Bush Meat Retroviruses: Understanding Zoonotic Spillover and Safe Handling Protocols

Bush Meat Retroviruses: Understanding Zoonotic Spillover and Safe Handling Protocols
The Critical Link Between Bush Meat Consumption and Zoonotic Retroviruses Bush meat—the term used to describe meat derived from non-domesticated animals, often primates, bats, rodents, and antelopes, hunted in tropical and subtropical regions—has long been recognized as a significant reservoir for emerging infectious diseases. The consumption and handling of these animals create a high-risk interface…