Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review

Anthropogenic climate change is causing temperature rise in temperate zones resulting in climate conditions more similar to subtropical zones. As a result, rising temperatures increase the range of disease-carrying insects to new areas outside of subtropical zones, and increased precipitation causes flooding that is more hospitable for vector breeding. State governments, the federal government, and governmental agencies, like the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of USDA and the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lack a coordinated plan for vector-borne disease accompanying climate change. APHIS focuses its surveillance primarily on the effect of illness on agricultural production, while NNDSS focuses on the emergence of pathogens affecting human health. This article provides an analysis of the current framework of surveillance of, and response to, vector-borne infectious diseases, the impacts of climate change on the spread of vector-borne infectious diseases, and recommends changes to federal law to address these threats.

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Containment measures for emerging and re-emerging vector-borne and other infectious diseases of poverty in urban settings: a scoping review

Infectious Diseases of Poverty ◽

10.1186/s40249-018-0478-4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Laurence Campeau ◽

Stéphanie Degroote ◽

Valery Ridde ◽

Mabel Carabali ◽

Kate Zinszer

Keyword(s):

Infectious Diseases ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Urban Settings ◽

Infectious Diseases Of Poverty ◽

Containment Measures ◽

Vector Borne

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Intersectoral Collaborations for the Prevention and Control of Vector Borne Diseases: A Scoping Review

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v53i4.34 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Ma. Sophia Graciela L. Reyes ◽

Chelseah Denise H. Torres ◽

Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez ◽

Kim L. Cochon ◽

Evalyn A. Roxas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Yellow Fever ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Comprehensive Framework ◽

And Control ◽

And Training

Objectives. This scoping review aimed to support a landscape analysis to identify lessons learned about intersectoral collaborations (ISCs) by describing their existing models in the context of dengue, malaria and yellow fever. Methods. A scoping review following the methodology of Joanna Briggs Institute was performed using the following inclusion criteria: studies involving humans; studies discussing intersectoral collaborations, malaria/dengue/yellow fever, and prevention or control at any level; and studies in countries endemic for the aforementioned diseases. Studies were screened using Covidence, while data were extracted using NVivo. Results. Of the 7,535 records retrieved, 69 were included in the qualitative analysis. Most ISCs were initiated by multilateral organizations and ministries of health, and none by communities. Strategies included advocacy, health education, research, public health measures, resource mobilization, service delivery and training; mostly employed on a community level. Monitoring and evaluation were mostly formative, ongoing, and participatory. Gaps included administrative and policy barriers, resource shortages, and inadequate research and training. Conclusions. Multiple models of ISC exist in the literature. There is a need to develop a comprehensive framework for an effective and sustainable multisectoral approach for the prevention and control of VBDs ensuring adequate resources, active stakeholders, and strategies that span the entire socio-ecological spectrum.

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Sentinel surveillance systems with special focus on vector-borne diseases

Animal Health Research Reviews ◽

10.1017/s1466252307001120 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 7 (1-2) ◽

pp. 71-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

V. Racloz ◽

C. Griot ◽

K. D. C. Stärk

Keyword(s):

Western Europe ◽

Diagnostic Testing ◽

Special Focus ◽

Surveillance Systems ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Risk Areas ◽

Targeted Agent ◽

Bluetongue Disease ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Cattle Herds

In the past few decades, vector-borne diseases have been spreading into countries previously free of these agents. It is necessary for a surveillance method to be tailored to the biology of these agents in order to detect their incursion. Using a sentinel herd system, it is possible to target high-risk areas where occurrence is most probably due to vector presence. Since the 1970s, diseases such as Akabane, vesicular stomatitis and Bluetongue disease have successfully been monitored using cattle herds as sentinels in many countries such as Saudi Arabia, Australia, China, Indonesia, Sultanate of Oman and most recently in countries in Western Europe. This paper reviews the strengths and weaknesses of sentinel herd surveillance systems in general. In order to determine their efficacy, the following criteria were found to be essential: the choice of sentinel locations, sentinel animal, seasonality of sampling and diagnostic testing methods. We conclude that due to its ability to focus on a specific disease, sentinel herd systems have been successful in the early detection of the spread of a targeted agent. This review is used as a basis for recommendations for the development of future sentinel herd systems.

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Approach to identifying research gaps on vector-borne and other infectious diseases of poverty in urban settings: scoping review protocol from the VERDAS consortium and reflections on the project’s implementation

Infectious Diseases of Poverty ◽

10.1186/s40249-018-0479-3 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Stéphanie Degroote ◽

Clara Bermudez-Tamayo ◽

Valéry Ridde

Keyword(s):

Infectious Diseases ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Research Gaps ◽

Urban Settings ◽

Infectious Diseases Of Poverty ◽

Review Protocol ◽

Vector Borne

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1634. A Mobile Application for Management and Surveillance of Vector-borne Diseases in Cali, Colombia: An Evaluation of Usability and Acceptability in a Hospital Setting

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1498 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. S596-S596

Author(s):

Sarita Rodriguez ◽

Ana M Sanz ◽

Gonzalo Llano ◽

Andres Navarro ◽

Luis Gabriel Parra-Lara ◽

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Keyword(s):

General Practitioners ◽

Mobile Health ◽

Mobile Application ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Mobile App ◽

Surveillance Systems ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne

Abstract Background Vector-borne diseases are a public health problem in Colombia, an area that has become hyperendemic for dengue virus. This situation has been aggravated by the introduction of other arboviruses such as chikungunya and Zika in the last 3 years. Mobile health (mHealth) offers new strategies for strengthening healthcare and surveillance systems. A large number of mHealth tools are available; however, very few have been evaluated regarding usability and acceptability. This study aimed to evaluate the usability and acceptability of a mobile application, FeverDX, as a support tool in the management of patients with febrile syndrome and suspected vector-borne infection by general practitioners from Colombia. Methods The usability and acceptability of FeverDX were evaluated using the modified version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS). The evaluation included aspects of content, user engagement, functionality, user-interface design, impact, and subjective quality. Results Between December 2016 and January 2017, a total of 20 general practitioners evaluated FeverDX. Seventy-five percent of the evaluators reported being aware of the Colombian Ministry of Health guidelines for diagnosis and management of arboviruses. 80% of evaluators partially or completely agreed the application information agreed with management guidelines. On uMARS scale, FeverDX excelled regarding impact (median = 5/5, IQR = 5–5); functionality (5/5, 4.8–5); and information and scientific basis (4/5, 4-4). FeverDX scored well regarding user feedback (median = 4/5, IQR = 4–4.5); design and esthetics (4/5, 4–4.3); and subjective assessment of quality (4.5/5, 4.3–4.8). Conclusion Despite a large number of mHealth tools available, the literature lacks evaluated and evidence-based mobile technology. Applying Information and Communications Technologies in health areas can strengthen care processes and facilitate the detection and reporting of reportable surveillance diseases. Assess the usability and acceptability of mobile health applications increases the reliability of these technologies. The mobile app, FeverDx, can improve adherence to guidelines for management and prevention of prevalent diseases. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

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Charting the evidence for climate change impacts on the global spread of malaria and dengue and adaptive responses: a scoping review of reviews

Globalization and Health ◽

10.1186/s12992-021-00793-2 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Manisha A. Kulkarni ◽

Claudia Duguay ◽

Katarina Ost

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Climate Variability ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Disease Transmission ◽

Climate Change Impacts ◽

Adaptation Strategies ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Impacts Of Climate Change

Abstract Background Climate change is expected to alter the global footprint of many infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. Knowledge of the range and geographical context of expected climate change impacts on disease transmission and spread, combined with knowledge of effective adaptation strategies and responses, can help to identify gaps and best practices to mitigate future health impacts. To investigate the types of evidence for impacts of climate change on two major mosquito-borne diseases of global health importance, malaria and dengue, and to identify the range of relevant policy responses and adaptation strategies that have been devised, we performed a scoping review of published review literature. Three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus and Epistemonikos) were systematically searched for relevant published reviews. Inclusion criteria were: reviews with a systematic search, from 2007 to 2020, in English or French, that addressed climate change impacts and/or adaptation strategies related to malaria and/or dengue. Data extracted included: characteristics of the article, type of review, disease(s) of focus, geographic focus, and nature of the evidence. The evidence was summarized to identify and compare regional evidence for climate change impacts and adaptation measures. Results A total of 32 reviews met the inclusion criteria. Evidence for the impacts of climate change (including climate variability) on dengue was greatest in the Southeast Asian region, while evidence for the impacts of climate change on malaria was greatest in the African region, particularly in highland areas. Few reviews explicitly addressed the implementation of adaptation strategies to address climate change-driven disease transmission, however suggested strategies included enhanced surveillance, early warning systems, predictive models and enhanced vector control. Conclusions There is strong evidence for the impacts of climate change, including climate variability, on the transmission and future spread of malaria and dengue, two of the most globally important vector-borne diseases. Further efforts are needed to develop multi-sectoral climate change adaptation strategies to enhance the capacity and resilience of health systems and communities, especially in regions with predicted climatic suitability for future emergence and re-emergence of malaria and dengue. This scoping review may serve as a useful precursor to inform future systematic reviews of the primary literature.

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