Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Niccolo Riccardi, Andrea Giacomelli, Roberta Maria Antonello, Federico Gobbi, Andrea Angheben
Summary: Rabies is a vaccine preventable zoonotic disease that has been controlled through vaccination campaigns in wildlife animals in Western Europe. Travelers and animals can both potentially import rabies, and diagnosis requires knowledge of global epidemiology and a high index of clinical suspicion.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emma Taylor, Victor Del Rio Vilas, Terence Scott, Andre Coetzer, Joaquin M. Prada, Gholami Alireza, Nasr A. Alqadi, Atika Berry, Bassel Bazzal, Abdelaziz Barkia, Firuzjon Davlyatov, Firoozeh Farahtaj, Khaouther Harabech, Paata Imnadze, Fazia Mahiout, Mohammed Majeed, Vitalii Nedosekov, Louis Nel, Hassan Rich, Abderazak Soufi, Radovan Vodopija, Nenad Vranjes, Valentina S. Picot, Daniel Horton
Summary: The MERACON network aims to promote collaboration among Member States in controlling and eliminating rabies, by assessing the epidemiology and preparedness of each member country. Analysis showed improvement in some countries' rabies cases and human deaths, but there is still a need for enhanced data collection and sharing.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rita Burke, Pierantonio Russo, Michael Sicilia, William Wolowich, Novinyo Amega, Huy-Binh Nguyen
Summary: This study compares the epidemiology of paediatric and adult patients receiving rabies immune globulin (RIG). The results show that paediatric patients have higher prevalence of certain types of wounds.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Li Cai, Lixian Wang, Xuhua Guan, Lei Wang, Xinyi Hu, Yang Wu, Yeqing Tong, Peigang Wang
Summary: The study aimed to understand the epidemiological status of rabies in Central China from 2013 to 2018, showing a severe situation with almost 100% fatality rate. Rural population remains the most vulnerable group to rabies, characterized by high exposure ratio, low treatment rate, and poor vaccination compliance. Further studies with larger populations are needed to validate the findings.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Peter Suwirakwenda Nyasulu, Jacqueline Weyer, Rea Tschopp, Adane Mihret, Abraham Aseffa, Samuel Victor Nuvor, Jacques Lukenze Tamuzi, Luke Nyakarahuka, Gideon Kofi Helegbe, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Melaku Tefera Gebreyesus, Seydou Doumbia, Reinhard Busse, Christian Drosten
Summary: This scoping review mapped the current situation and gaps on rabies morbidity, mortality, surveillance programs, and prevention strategies in Africa. The study found fluctuations in rabies morbidity and mortality across Africa, with challenges in reporting, dog vaccination programs, and post-exposure prophylaxis availability/compliance.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Philip P. Mshelbwala, J. Scott Weese, Nicholas J. Clark, Ishaya Tekki, Shovon Chakma, David Shamaki, Abdullah A. Mamun, Charles E. Rupprecht, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhaes
Summary: Canine rabies poses a significant risk in Nigeria, but there is a lack of reliable tools for evaluating existing control programs. This study found that most local governments in Nigeria have not been targeted for rabies surveillance or studies. Factors such as education level, poverty, population density, land use, and temperature were found to be associated with evidence of canine rabies.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Reyna Ortega-Sanchez, Isabel Barcenas-Reyes, Germinal Jorge Canto-Alarcon, Jesus Luna-Cozar, E. G. Rojas-Anaya, Yesenia Contreras-Magallanes, Sara Gonzalez-Ruiz, Baltazar Cortez-Garcia, Feliciano Milian-Suazo
Summary: This study conducted a descriptive and time-series analysis of rabies cases in Mexico, revealing that rabies is endemic in domestic and wild animals in tropical and subtropical areas, with a high probability of occurrence along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The study also highlighted the need for preventive measures and vaccination strategies to control the spread of the rabies virus in new geographic areas.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luis Octavio Tierradentro-Garcia, Maria Camila Cortes-Albornoz, Claudia Talero-Gutierrez
Summary: This paper reviews the status of rabies in Colombia and its connection with Gabriel Garcia Márquez's novel. While developed countries have controlled dog-mediated rabies transmission, Latin American countries still face challenges with wildlife and canine rabies. Controlling sylvatic rabies transmitted by bats or other mammals requires greater efforts. Transdisciplinary commitment between human and veterinary sectors is crucial in fighting against rabies transmission, especially in developing countries.
Article
Virology
Scott Brunt, Heather Solomon, Kathleen Brown, April Davis
Summary: In New York State, rabies cases in dogs and cats often result in multiple individuals requiring post-exposure prophylaxis due to their ubiquity with humans. Data shows that a large percentage of cats submitted for rabies testing were not vaccinated, while most dogs were vaccinated. Despite vaccination efforts and education, companion animals still occasionally contract rabies.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Jill Jin
Summary: Rabies is a serious viral infection disease, with common symptoms such as pain at the bite site, fever, headache, and muscle stiffness. Timely vaccination and prevention measures are crucial to avoid infection.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Miaw Yn Jane Ling, Ahmad Farid Nazmi Abdul Halim, Dzulfitree Ahmad, Nurfatehar Ramly, Mohd Rohaizat Hassan, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Mohammad Saffree Jeffree, Azizan Omar, Aizuddin Hidrus
Summary: This study summarized the current knowledge of rabies incidence, risk factors, and mortality in Southeast Asia. The incidence of rabies in Vietnam ranged from 1.7 to 117.2 per 100,000 population. In Sarawak, Malaysia, the estimated cumulative incidence was 1.7 per 100,000 population. Indonesia reported 104 human rabies cases from 2008 to 2010, while Thailand reported a total of 46 rabies cases from 2010 to 2015. The incidence of rabies in the Philippines ranged from 0.1 to 0.3 per 100,000 population. High population density, illiteracy, seasonal patterns, and dog butchers were identified as risk factors for rabies virus infection, and the case fatality rate was 100%.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Emmanuelle Robardet, Marcin Smreczak, Anna Orlowska, Peter Malik, Alexandra Nandori, Zuzana Dirbakova, Slavomir Jerg, Oleksii Rudoi, Ivan Polupan, Oxana Groza, Serghei Arseniev, Florica Barbuceanu, Vlad Vuta, Evelyne Picard-Meyer, Zongfu Wu
Summary: This article presents the situation of sylvatic rabies in the European Union territory, including recent re-emergence events, and discusses the importance and challenges of maintaining oral rabies vaccination programs in the context of a pandemic and geopolitical conflicts.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Thinley Dorji, Jeewanath Lamichaney, Choeda Gyaltshen, Lungten Lungten, Guru Prasad Dhakal, Sithar Dorjee, Mimi Lhamu Mynak
Summary: This article discusses the challenges in the diagnosis and management of rabies in a resource-limited setting, and calls for Bhutan's efforts to achieve zero rabies deaths by 2030.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2023)
Article
Virology
Zulma E. Rojas-Sereno, Daniel G. Streicker, Andrea Tatiana Medina-Rodriguez, Julio A. Benavides
Summary: Spatial expansions of VBR are occurring in Colombia, with decreasing numbers of newly infected municipalities. To reduce the burden of VBR in Colombia, vaccination coverage should be improved and surveillance capacity should be enhanced.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Laith N. AL-Eitan, Guanghui Wu, Megan Golding, Yue Tang, Hooman Goharriz, Denise A. Marston, Anthony R. Fooks, Lorraine M. McElhinney
Summary: This study investigated the molecular epidemiology of rabies virus in Jordan, showing that domestic animals are more susceptible to canine rabies compared to wild animals. The whole genome sequences of seven positive samples revealed genetic relationships with sequences from Israel, Iran, and Turkey, shedding light on the evolution and epidemiology of RABV in the region.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Parasitology
Celine Mbilo, Andre Coetzer, Bassirou Bonfoh, Angelique Angot, Charles Bebay, Bernardo Cassama, Paola De Benedictis, Moina Hasni Ebou, Corneille Gnanvi, Vessaly Kallo, Richard H. Lokossou, Cristovao Manjuba, Etienne Mokondjimobe, Beatrice Mouille, Morou Mounkaila, Andree Prisca Ndjoung Ndour, Louis Nel, Babasola O. Olugasa, Pidemnewe Pato, Pati Patient Pyana, Guy Anicet Rerambyath, Rakiswende Constant Roamba, Serge Alain Sadeuh-Mba, Roland Suluku, Richard D. Suu-Ire, Mathurin Cyrille Tejiokem, Mathilde Tetchi, Issaka Tiembre, Abdallah Traore, Garmie Voupawoe, Jakob Zinsstag
Summary: Rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease in West and Central African countries, with varying levels of government commitment and financial constraints impacting efforts to eliminate the disease. While some countries have prioritized rabies elimination, others face challenges due to lack of government support and resources. Collaboration and support from leading countries, as well as international solidarity, are essential to achieve the goal of zero human rabies deaths by 2030.
Article
Parasitology
Garmie Voupawoe, Roland Varkpeh, Varney Kamara, Sonpon Sieh, Abdallah Traore, Cristian De Battisti, Angelique Angot, Luis Filipe L. de J. Loureiro, Baba Soumare, Gwenaelle Dauphin, Wolde Abebe, Andre Coetzer, Terence Scott, Louis Nel, Jesse Blanton, Laurent Dacheux, Simon Bonas, Herve Bourhy, Morgane Gourlaouen, Stefania Leopardi, Paola De Benedictis, Monique Lechenne, Jakob Zinsstag, Stephanie Mauti
Summary: Despite being declared a national priority disease, dog rabies remains endemic in Liberia, with efforts being made to establish animal rabies diagnostics and vaccination programs. With an estimated investment of 5.3-8 million USD over 13 years, Liberia aims to eliminate rabies by 2030 through a comprehensive action plan developed in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Reverend M. Spargo, Andre Coetzer, Francis T. Makuvadze, Sylvester M. Chikerema, Vaida Chiwerere, Esnath Bhara, Louis H. Nel
Summary: The majority of respondents had heard of rabies, but only 36% had adequate knowledge about the disease. Pet ownership and type of occupation were associated with a better understanding of rabies. Factors such as age, education, and gender were also statistically associated with pet owners taking their pets to an animal clinic.
Article
Virology
Nicolette Wright, Deepak Subedi, Saurav Pantha, Krishna Prasad Acharya, Louis Hendrik Nel
Summary: Despite being vaccine preventable, dog rabies remains a significant global burden, especially in rural and marginalized communities in Africa and Asia. Poor waste management in developing countries has led to an increase in free-roaming dogs, contributing to the spread of rabies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emma Taylor, Victor Del Rio Vilas, Terence Scott, Andre Coetzer, Joaquin M. Prada, Gholami Alireza, Nasr A. Alqadi, Atika Berry, Bassel Bazzal, Abdelaziz Barkia, Firuzjon Davlyatov, Firoozeh Farahtaj, Khaouther Harabech, Paata Imnadze, Fazia Mahiout, Mohammed Majeed, Vitalii Nedosekov, Louis Nel, Hassan Rich, Abderazak Soufi, Radovan Vodopija, Nenad Vranjes, Valentina S. Picot, Daniel Horton
Summary: The MERACON network aims to promote collaboration among Member States in controlling and eliminating rabies, by assessing the epidemiology and preparedness of each member country. Analysis showed improvement in some countries' rabies cases and human deaths, but there is still a need for enhanced data collection and sharing.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Olexiy Tkachenko, Natali Kozak, Maryna Bilan, Volodymyr Hlebeniuk, Natalia Alekseeva, Liliya Kovaleva, Vitalii Nedosekov, Olexandr Galatiuk
Summary: Mycobacterium bovis stored for many years in low-temperature conditions exhibited morphological changes, altered biochemical activity, and genetic changes in its target DNA. These bacteria also showed increased catalase activity and the ability to hydrolyze Tween-80 when cultured at low temperatures.
POLISH JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mykola P. Sytiuk, Maxim V. Bezymennyy, Ihor V. Halka, Vitaliy V. Uhovskyy, Larysa M. Muzykina, Myles Lavalley, Serhiy A. Nychyk, Vitaliy V. Nedosekov, Megan W. Howard, Eric Bortz
Summary: Teschen disease is an acute fatal enterovirus encephalomyelitis in pigs caused by porcine teschovirus-1 (PTV-1). The virus is widely distributed in wild boar populations in Ukraine, with higher concentrations in the northern and western regions. Wild boar may serve as a reservoir and potential source for the transboundary spread of PTVs to domestic swine populations. Monitoring and prevention efforts should be focused on forested and mountain regions.
VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Virology
Zied Bouslama, Habib Kharmachi, Nourhene Basdouri, Jihen Ben Salem, Samia Ben Maiez, Mariem Handous, Mohamed Saadi, Abdeljalil Ghram, Imed Turki
Summary: The study analyzed the genetic characteristics of rabies virus transmitted through wild canidae in Tunisia, showing that the virus is mainly spread by canids rather than foxes. The genetic characteristics of the virus isolates were not as distinct as expected from a wild reservoir existing.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Erin A. Beasley, Ryan M. Wallace, Andre Coetzer, Louis H. Nel, Emily G. Pieracci
Summary: Traditionally, traditional medicine has been widely used globally to treat various injuries and illnesses, including dog bites and exposures to rabies. However, the efficacy of traditional remedies used for the prevention and treatment of rabies has not been proven through controlled trials or community-based surveys.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Virology
Amy C. C. Klink, Oleksandr Rula, Mykola Sushko, Maksym Bezymennyi, Oleksandr Mezinov, Oleksandr Gaidash, Xiao Bai, Anton Stegniy, Maryna Sapachova, Roman Datsenko, Sergiy Skorokhod, Vitalii Nedosekov, Nichola J. J. Hill, Levan Ninua, Ganna Kovalenko, Anne Lise Ducluzeau, Andriy Mezhenskyi, Jeremy Buttler, Devin M. M. Drown, Douglas Causey, Borys Stegniy, Anton Gerilovych, Eric Bortz, Denys Muzyka
Summary: Emerging RNA virus infections pose a significant threat to domestic poultry industries, causing major health issues and economic losses. Avian paramyxoviruses (APMV) are pathogenic RNA viruses that mainly affect the respiratory and central nervous systems. This study detected various APMV serotypes in wild birds during migration in Ukraine, and further analyzed their genomes using a nanopore platform. The findings indicate the presence of low virulence APMV strains, highlighting the need for further research in this region.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Khadija N. Omar, Andre Coetzer, Maulid Hamdu, Ayla J. Malan, Ali Z. Moh'd, Talib S. Suleiman, Louis H. Nel
Summary: Providing dog collars can enhance owner participation in dog rabies vaccination campaigns and improve the community's perception of vaccinated dogs and vaccination campaigns. This study demonstrates the positive impact of dog collars on participation and community perception.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ayla J. Malan, Andre Coetzer, Claude T. Sabeta, Louis H. Nel
Summary: This study investigated the molecular epidemiology of rabies in the North West Province of South Africa, focusing on the interface between domestic dogs and sylvatic species. The results showed endemic cycles of canine rabies in the province, as well as independent endemic cycles of sylvatic rabies. Evidence of virus spill-over between co-habiting sylvatic species and domestic dogs was also found.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Iryna Makovska, Megan W. Howard, Maksym Bezymennyi, Lucjan Witkowski, Vitalii Nedosekov, Leonid Kornienko, Maksym Karpulenko, Marco De Nardi
Summary: This study is the first to analyze rabies cases at the national level in Ukraine, indicating spatial and temporal clusters of rabies cases in wildlife and domestic carnivores. Rabies cases are mainly concentrated in southwest Ukraine, with similar peak incidence periods for rabid domestic carnivores and foxes.
MEDYCYNA WETERYNARYJNA-VETERINARY MEDICINE-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Biology
I. F. Makovska, T. M. Krupinina, V. V. Nedosekov, T. M. Tsarenko, Y. A. Novohatniy, A. S. Fahrion
Summary: Rabies is widespread in Ukraine, with a high number of cases in both animals and humans each year. Most attacks on humans are by owned cats and dogs, with dogs posing the highest risk. Control measures are hindered by lack of coordination, public awareness, and funding.
REGULATORY MECHANISMS IN BIOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rodrigo C. Menezes, Isabella B. B. Ferreira, Luciana Sobral, Stefania L. Garcia, Hugo N. Pustilnik, Mariana Araujo-Pereira, Bruno B. Andrade
Summary: This study aimed to identify the clinical features associated with viral pathogens responsible for severe lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in children. The study found that different viral agents have distinct associations with clinical features in children.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ambrina Khatoon, Syed F. Hussain, Syed M. Shahid, Santosh Kumar Sidhwani, Salman Ahmed Khan, Omer Ahmed Shaikh, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan
Summary: Despite the increasing incidence of Staphylococcus aureus infection and dissemination in Pakistan, research on the epidemiology of different Staphylococcus aureus clones has been limited. This study used multilocus sequence typing (MLST) to analyze the epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus in the area, finding high diversity of locally circulating clones defined by their geographic epidemiology.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amir Khorram-Manesh, Krzysztof Goniewicz, Frederick M. Burkle Jr
Summary: This article discusses the management approach for globalized diseases in a globalized world. Through literature review and analysis, key focuses including data-driven decision-making, robust technology infrastructure, global cooperation, and ongoing public health education are identified. The weaknesses of current pandemic management systems are revealed, and recommendations for strengthening future pandemic management are provided.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mst S. Munira, Yuta Okada, Hiroshi Nishiura
Summary: This study estimates the life expectancy at birth in Japan at the end of 2022 using death datasets from Aichi and Fukui prefectures. The results suggest that the impact of the pandemic on life expectancy was relatively small by the end of 2022.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
