‘One Health’ solutions for ticks and tick-borne diseases, and rickettsial pathogens of humans, domestic animals and wildlife

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1604-1605
Author(s):  
A.E. Tabor ◽  
S.R. Graves ◽  
M. Rodriguez Valle ◽  
J. Stenos
Keyword(s):  
One Health ◽  
Domestic Animals

scholarly journals Didelphis spp. opossums and their parasites in the Americas: A One Health perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Antônio Bezerra-Santos ◽  
Rafael Antonio Nascimento Ramos ◽  
Artur Kanadani Campos ◽  
Filipe Dantas-Torres ◽  
Domenico Otranto
Keyword(s):  
One Health ◽  
Trichinella Spiralis ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Veterinary Importance ◽  
Insect Populations ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Peripheral Areas ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
And Control

AbstractMedium sized opossums (Didelphis spp.) are among the most fascinating mammals of the Americas, playing important ecological roles (e.g., dispersal of seeds and control of insect populations) in the environment they inhabit. Nevertheless, as synanthropic animals, they are well adapted to human dwellings, occupying shelters within the cities, peripheral areas, and rural settings. These marsupials can harbor numerous pathogens, which may affect people, pets, and livestock. Among those, some protozoa (e.g., Leishmania infantum, Trypanosoma cruzi, Toxoplasma gondii), helminths (e.g., Ancylostoma caninum, Trichinella spiralis, Alaria marcianae, Paragonimus spp.) and arthropods (e.g., ticks, fleas) present substantial public health and veterinary importance, due to their capacity to cause disease in humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Here, we reviewed the role played by opossums on the spreading of zoonotic parasites, vectors, and vector-borne pathogens, highlighting the risks of pathogens transmission due to the direct and indirect interaction of humans and domestic animals with Didelphis spp. in the Americas.

scholarly journals EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LEPTOSPIROSIS IN VOJVODINA, SERBIA, 2009-2018, FROM THE ASPECT OF ONE HEALTH

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Tatjana Pustahija ◽  
Vladimir Vuković ◽  
Mioljub Ristić ◽  
Snežana Medić ◽  
Tanja Tomašević ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
One Health ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Human Leptospirosis ◽  
Weak Positive Correlation ◽  
Topographic Characteristics ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Autonomous Province ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
Strength Of Association

         This study attempts to summarize epidemiological characteristics of human leptospirosis and to determine the seroprevalence of this disease among domestic animals in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, for the period 2009-2018. Chronological, demographic and topographic characteristics of human cases were analyzed. Pearson's correlation was used to explore correlations between different meteorological factors and trends in time-series of human cases. Overall 87 human cases of leptospirosis and five subsequent deaths (CFR: 5.75%) were recorded in the ten-year period. The average annual incidence rate was 0.45/100,000 (range: 0.16-1.50/100,000). The disease was more prevalent in males (M/F=16.40:1), with the majority of cases reported in August (N=23; 26.44%), September (N=20; 23.00%) and October (N=15; 17,24%). A statistically significant weak positive correlation was observed between the mean monthly air temperature and the number of human cases of leptospirosis of the same month (r=0.30, p<0.01) and a statistically significant weak positive correlation was found between the number of human cases and the sum of precipitation in the previous month (r=0.27, p<0.01). The average annual seroprevalence among domestic animals in total was 1.13% (range: 0.23% -3.65%).  Seropositivity of tested samples of cats, dogs, cattle, donkeys, horses, sheep, pigs and goats was 25%, 9.50%, 8.55%, 6.25%, 1.59%, 0.25%, 0.18%, 0.00, respectively. Human and animal leptospirosis continuously occurs in Vojvodina, which implies the need for continuous and quality monitoring of the epidemiological and epizootiological situation of this disease.  Further, more comprehensive parallel studies in humans and animals are needed, as well as additional studies of living conditions of animals on farms with leptospirosis and the studies that will determine the strength of association between climatic/ environmental factors and leptospirosis in Vojvodina. Key words: Human leptospirosis, animal leptospirosis, zoonosis, epidemiology, seroprevalence, one health.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of zoonotic diseases among farm animals in Kvemo Kartli (Georgia)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Goginashvili ◽  
M. Donduashvili ◽  
Gaga Osiashvili ◽  
Ryan Arner ◽  
Lile Malania
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Bacillus Anthracis ◽  
Coxiella Burnetii ◽  
Direct Contact ◽  
One Health ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Zoonotic Diseases ◽  
Agglutination Test ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Health Measures

ObjectiveThe purpose of this research was to study the seroprevalence ofzoonotic diseases among farm animals in the Kvemo Kartli regionof Georgia.IntroductionZoonotic diseases are an important cause of human morbidityand mortality; around 75% of recently emerging human infectiousdiseases are zoonoses. Herein we report the first seroprevalence studyto include a range of emerging or re-emerging zoonotic pathogens ofeconomic concern (including:Bacillus anthracis, Coxiella burnetii,Francisellaspp.,Brucellaspp., and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagicfever virus (CCHFV)) affecting domestic animals (e.g., cattle, sheep,goat, and dog) in Georgia.MethodsCattle (n=177) from Gardabani, Marneuli, and Tsalka(Kvemo Kartli region) were sampled for the study as were small ruminantsand dogs (n=30).Bacillus anthracis, Brucellaspp., CCHFV, andC. burnetii(Phase I) were detected using ELISA methods.Francisellatularensiswas detected using a microscopic agglutination test (MAT).ResultsOf the cattle sampled, 11 were positive forF. tularensis, 39 werepositive forBrucellaspp., and seven were positive forC. burnetii. Allsamples were negative for CCHFV. Three goat samples were positiveforC. burnetii, one goat sample and one dog sample were positive forF. tularensis.ConclusionsDomestic animals serve as a source of disease that can spreadto humans through vectors or direct contact. In Georgia, domesticanimals were not previously studied for exposure to zoonotic diseases,with the exception of cattle, which were surveyed for brucellosis.In particular, the finding ofF. tularensisseropositive animals isnovel in Georgia, as this region was considered free of the pathogen.Screening studies of domestic/farm animals for zoonotic pathogenssuch as this can serve as a source of baseline data for regional riskassessments and to better inform One Health measures.

scholarly journals Presumptive Zoonotic Kerion by Nannizzia gypsea: Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Cruciani ◽  
Manuela Papini ◽  
Sayra Broccatelli ◽  
Francesco Agnetti ◽  
Sara Spina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
One Health ◽  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Microsporum Gypseum ◽  
Indirect Transmission ◽  
Healthy Carrier ◽  
Geophilic Dermatophytes

Nannizzia gypsea (formerly Microsporum gypseum) belongs to geophilic dermatophytes, fungi involved in keratin degradation in the soil; however, they are also found in dogs and cats. Transmission to humans can occur directly by contact with soil, but indirect transmission via domestic animals is reported too. The exact source of the infection is usually difficult to assess and in most cases only hypothesised and rarely investigated. This case report describes a kerion caused by N. gypsea in a 2-year-old boy, where the contagion was probably secondary to domestic healthy carrier dogs. A “One-Health” approach involving human dermatologists and veterinarians, combined with the use of conventional and molecular-based techniques, allowed tracing of the epidemiological chain and managing of not only the treatment but also the prevention of a recurrence. The child's lesion began to regress after about 8 weeks of treatment with both systemic and topical therapy, while the dogs were given chlorhexidine and miconazole baths. No recurrences nor new infections occurred, demonstrating the effectiveness of the strategies used.

PROBLEMS OF STRAY ANIMALS IN NOVOSIBIRSK

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Elena E. Rinchinova ◽  
Diyara A. Takumova ◽  
Irina I. Bochkareva
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Legal Documents ◽  
Quantitative Indicators ◽  
The City

The article discusses main issues of organizing activities for the treatment of stray and street animals in the city of Novosibirsk. The important role of successful solving the problem of stray animals in ensuring environmental comfort and safety of the urban population is noted. Definitions of the concepts “stray animals” and “street animals” are given, the differences between them are emphasized. The main regulatory and legal documents governing the handling of stray and street animals are listed. The ways in which domestic animals get into a stray state are described briefly. The results of the collection and analysis of information on the activities of shelters for stray animals in Novosibirsk are described. The information on the quantitative indicators of the shelters are given. Conclusions on how to solve the problem of stray animals, relying on the latest regulations are drawn.

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