+**Zoonotic spillover** describes the transmission of a pathogen from an [Animal](/wiki/animal) host to a [Human](/wiki/human) population. This cross-species jump can lead to the emergence of new infectious diseases and is a key driver of pandemics.
+## See also
+- [Zoonosis](/wiki/zoonosis)
+- [Pathogen](/wiki/pathogen)
+- [Epidemic](/wiki/epidemic)
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