Review
Microbiology
Carlo Andrea Cossu, Nicola E. Collins, Marinda C. Oosthuizen, Maria Luisa Menandro, Raksha Vasantrai Bhoora, Ilse Vorster, Rudi Cassini, Hein Stoltsz, Melvyn Quan, Henriette van Heerden
Summary: Ticks in Africa remain a major obstacle in the livestock industry due to tick-borne pathogens. This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the distribution and prevalence of these pathogens in African ticks. The highest prevalence was found for Rickettsia spp., R. africae, R. conorii, A. marginale, E. ruminantium, and E. canis. The prevalence of C. burnetii was low, but higher for Coxiella spp. and Coxiella-like endosymbionts. The study also identified the effect of tick genera, tick species, country, and other variables on the epidemiology of these pathogens in ticks.
Article
Microbiology
Na Zhao, Kai Pan, Zhongqiu Teng, Hongliang Wang, Xue Zhang, Hongyu Ren, Lei Yi, Jia He, Kun Cai, Tian Qin
Summary: This study found that ticks in Yingshan county of Hubei province, China carried various species of pathogens, with Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks having the highest diversity of pathogens. Therefore, effective control of ticks and tick-borne diseases in the County is necessary.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Lucyna Kirczuk, Mariusz Piotrowski, Anna Rymaszewska
Summary: Tick-borne pathogens monitoring is a significant issue in global medical and veterinary fields. This study used PCR technique to detect pathogens in Ixodes ricinus ticks in Northwest Poland, finding DNA of Rickettsia spp. and A. phagocytophilum, with R. helvetica as the only species of Rickettsia present.
Article
Microbiology
Doniddemberel Altantogtokh, Abigail A. Lilak, Ratree Takhampunya, Jira Sakolvaree, Nitima Chanarat, Graham Matulis, Betty Katherine Poole-Smith, Bazartseren Boldbaatar, Silas Davidson, Jeffrey Hertz, Buyandelger Bolorchimeg, Nyamdorj Tsogbadrakh, Jodi M. Fiorenzano, Erica J. Lindroth, Michael E. von Fricken
Summary: Tick-borne diseases are a major public health concern in Mongolia, especially for nomadic pastoralists. This study identified several tick-borne pathogens in Dermacentor ticks, with Rickettsia having the highest infection rate. Livestock play a significant role in disease maintenance. The detection of Anaplasma, Bartonella, and Rickettsia highlights the increased risk for infection throughout Mongolia. Further research is needed to characterize tick-borne pathogens in other endemic tick species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Junhua Tian, Jing Liu, Hongqing Zhao, Xiaomin Chen, Xueqin Geng, Miao Lu, Kun Li
Summary: A molecular surveillance of tick-borne diseases in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia revealed the presence of multiple bacterial pathogens, highlighting the potential hotspot areas for further investigation.
Article
Microbiology
Joseph A. A. Aspinwall, Shelby M. M. Jarvis, Susan M. M. Noh, Kelly A. A. Brayton
Summary: Through mixed infection and cell culture experiments, it was demonstrated that infection with Rickettsia bellii inhibits the replication and establishment of Anaplasma marginale in Dermacentor andersoni ticks. This study highlights the importance of the microbiome in tick-borne disease transmission and may provide potential avenues for controlling the spread of A. marginale.
Article
Parasitology
Kyoo-Tae Kim, Min -Goo Seo
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of tick-borne pathogens in dogs using molecular analysis, identifying four pathogens. These findings can enhance our understanding of the geographical and vector distributions of tick-borne pathogens in Korea and determine potential public health risks.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Yongjin Qiu, Martin Simuunza, Masahiro Kajihara, Herman Chambaro, Hayato Harima, Yoshiki Eto, Edgar Simulundu, David Squarre, Shiho Torii, Ayato Takada, Bernard Mudenda Hang'ombe, Hirofumi Sawa, Chihiro Sugimoto, Ryo Nakao
Summary: Ticks are important vectors of various pathogens and this study detected Rickettsia and Anaplasmataceae in three different species of argasid ticks collected in Zambia. The study revealed new geographical records of R. lusitaniae and R. hoogstraalii in Africa, highlighting the diversity and distribution of Anaplasma spp.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pavle Banovic, Adrian Alberto Diaz-Sanchez, Clemence Galon, Angelique Foucault-Simonin, Verica Simin, Dragana Mijatovic, Luka Papic, Alejandra Wu-Chuang, Dasiel Obregon, Sara Moutailler, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz
Summary: A study in a rural household in northern Serbia using a One Health approach found no evidence of Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) infection in family members, despite the detection of pathogens in dogs and one goat. The most common pathogen detected in ticks was Rickettsia helvetica, while Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Rickettsia monacensis were frequent in dogs. Although Borrelia sp. was not detected in tested samples, a family member with a history of Lyme disease was seropositive for Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.).
Article
Microbiology
Kimberly J. Ledger, Lorenza Beati, Samantha M. Wisely
Summary: This study aimed to describe the occurrence of ticks and tick-borne pathogens in different land use types in southern Africa. Through molecular techniques, 1716 ticks were screened for infection, revealing multiple pathogen species across seven tick species collected. The findings suggest that tick species and the pathogens they carry may vary according to land use, highlighting the importance of comprehensive surveillance in understanding the diversity and ecology of tick-borne pathogens.
Article
Microbiology
Xin-Ru Wang, Nicole Y. Burkhardt, Timothy J. Kurtti, Jonathan D. Oliver, Lisa D. Price, Benjamin Cull, Cody J. Thorpe, Michalina Silva Thiel, Ulrike G. Munderloh
Summary: This study reveals that apoptosis plays a crucial role in rickettsial infection and replication in tick cells, with no direct correlation between apoptosis activation and rickettsial pathogenicity in vector cells. These findings provide insights into the mechanisms of how apoptosis facilitates rickettsial infection in arthropod vectors, contributing to the potential discovery of targets for new vaccines and drugs against rickettsial infections.
Article
Parasitology
Heidy-Carolina Martinez Diaz, Juliana Gil-Mora, Paola Betancourt-Ruiz, Carlos Ramiro Silva-Ramos, J. Manuel Matiz-Gonzalez, Maria-Alejandra Villalba-Perez, Maria Catalina Ospina-Pinto, Alejandro Ramirez-Hernandez, Luz -Adriana Olaya-M, Eliana Bolanos, Claudia Cuervo, Efrain Benavides, Marylin Hidalgo
Summary: This study aimed to determine the tick species and tick-borne pathogens circulating in rural areas of Cauca department, Colombia. The results showed the presence of various tick species carrying pathogens that are of importance to humans and animals.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mi Seon Bang, Choon-Mee Kim, Sang-Hyun Pyun, Dong-Min Kim, Na Ra Yun
Summary: This study investigated the presence of tick-borne pathogens in ticks removed from tick-bitten humans in the southwestern provinces of the Republic of Korea. The findings revealed the detection of spotted fever group (SFG) Rickettsia, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and Babesia spp. as the most common pathogens carried by ticks, with the identification of three predominant tick species. This study also reported the first detection of R. tamurae and Ca. R. jingxinensis in Korea, contributing to the understanding of tick-borne infections in animals and humans in the ROK.
Article
Parasitology
Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Giovanni Benelli, Marcos Antonio Bezerra-Santos, Viet-Linh Nguyen, Giuseppe Conte, Roberta Iatta, Tommaso Furlanello, Domenico Otranto
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and distribution of tick-borne pathogens in clinically suspect dogs from three macro areas in Italy over a 15-year period. The results showed high seroprevalence and wide distribution of the four key pathogens, advocating for integrative control strategies for their prevention.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Dennis Getange, Joel L. Bargul, Esther Kanduma, Marisol Collins, Boku Bodha, Diba Denge, Tatenda Chiuya, Naftaly Githaka, Mario Younan, Eric M. Fevre, Lesley Bell-Sakyi, Jandouwe Villinger
Summary: The study revealed a high diversity of ticks and tick-borne pathogens associated with camels and co-grazing sheep in northern Kenya. In addition, the findings suggest that camels and/or the ticks infesting them serve as reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, posing a public health threat to pastoralist communities.
Article
Immunology
Anastasia N. Vlasova, Annika Diaz, Debasu Damtie, Leshan Xiu, Teck-Hock Toh, Jeffrey Soon-Yit Lee, Linda J. Saif, Gregory C. Gray
Summary: This study identified a novel canine-feline recombinant alphacoronavirus isolated from a child with pneumonia, suggesting recent zoonotic transmission and emphasizing the public health threat of animal CoVs. Better surveillance is needed to monitor these viruses and their potential impact on human health.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mohamed E. El Zowalaty, Anfal Abdelgadir, Laura K. Borkenhagen, Mariette F. Ducatez, Emily S. Bailey, Gregory C. Gray
Summary: The study found that influenza A viruses are likely highly prevalent in South African swine farms, with male workers aged 23-32, who reported recent exposure to influenza patients and infrequent use of personal protective equipment being at highest risk of molecular detection of influenza A virus. Periodic surveillance for novel influenza viruses in swine farms and education/seasonal influenza vaccine programmes for swine workers would be beneficial in South Africa.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Bobby G. Warren, Alicia Nelson, Aaron Barrett, Bechtler Addison, Amanda Graves, Raquel Binder, Gregory Gray, Sarah Lewis, Becky A. Smith, David J. Weber, Emily E. Sickbert-Bennett, Deverick J. Anderson
Summary: We assessed the environmental contamination of inpatient rooms in a dedicated COVID-19 unit and found that 5.5% of surfaces were contaminated with SARS-CoV-2. RNA presence is not a specific indicator of infectious virus.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucas Rocha-Melogno, Katherine Crank, Michael H. Bergin, Gregory C. Gray, Kyle Bibby, Marc A. Deshusses
Summary: An increasing body of literature suggests that aerosol inhalation plays a primary role in COVID-19 transmission, particularly in indoor settings. In response to this, the authors developed a model and web application to assess and mitigate the risk of aerosol transmission. Their findings showed that the risk of transmission significantly increased when masks were not worn and the room was poorly ventilated, but it could be reduced with proper ventilation and relative humidity.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Suwanna Chaorattanakawee, Rachel N. Wofford, Ratree Takhampunya, B. Katherine Poole-Smith, Bazartseren Boldbaatar, Sukhbaatar Lkhagvatseren, Doniddemberel Altantogtokh, Elisha Musih, Pagbajab Nymadawa, Silas Davidson, Jeffrey Hertz, Jodi Fiorenzano, Gregory C. Gray, Michael E. von Fricken
Summary: The study examined the prevalence of tick-borne bacterial infections in livestock from three provinces in Mongolia, with Anaplasma, Bartonella, and Ehrlichia showing prevalence rates of 57.6%, 12.8%, and 0.4% respectively. Anaplasma spp. had a significantly higher prevalence in Selenge and To center dot v provinces compared to Dornogovi. Further research is needed to understand the burden of tick-borne diseases in both livestock and pastoral herder populations in Mongolia.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Benedikt E. Ley, Ari Winasti Satyagraha, Mohammad Golam Kibria, Jillian Armstrong, Germana Bancone, Amy Bei, Greg Bizilj, Marcelo Brito, Xavier Ding, Gonzalo A. Domingo, Michael N. von Fricken, Gornpan Gornsawun, Brandon Lam, Didier Menard, Wuelton Monteiro, Stefano Ongarello, Sampa Pal, Lydia Visita E. Panggalo, Sunil Parikh, Daniel Pfeffer, Ric Price, Alessandra da Silva Orfano, Martina Wade, Mariusz Wojnarski, Kuntawunginn Worachet, Aqsa Yar, Mohammad Shafiul Alam, Rosalind Howes
Summary: This article reports the reproducibility of a novel handheld biosensor device (G6PD STANDARD) that measures G6PD activity within two minutes. The device showed good repeatability and inter-laboratory reproducibility, and has the potential to simplify the implementation of highly effective treatment regimens for P. vivax infections.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Anastasia N. Vlasova, Teck-Hock Toh, Jeffrey Soon-Yit Lee, Yong Poovorawan, Phillip Davis, Marli S. P. Azevedo, John A. Lednicky, Linda J. Saif, Gregory C. Gray
Summary: This article reviews the existing evidence of animal alphacoronaviruses detected in human patients with acute respiratory illness. Similar viruses to canine, feline, and porcine alphacoronaviruses have been found in humans in Haiti, Malaysia, Thailand, and the USA. The data suggests that these viruses emerged independently in different geographic locations and have been circulating in humans for at least 20 years. Further studies are needed to investigate their prevalence and disease impact.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathryn M. Hogan, Henry Saidu Bangura, Jing Li, Mohamed Akmed Salim Kamara, Jiafu Jiang, Michael E. von Fricken
Summary: This study examines the impact of the 2014-2016 Ebola virus outbreak on tuberculosis treatment outcomes at a military hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The results show that factors such as HIV status, patient age, TB status, and the time since the start of the outbreak are significantly associated with TB treatment outcomes. The probability of unknown and unsuccessful treatment outcomes increased with each month after the outbreak.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Graham A. Matulis, Doniddemberel Altantogtokh, Paul M. Lantos, Jordan H. Jones, Rachel N. Wofford, Mark Janko, Nyamdorj Tsogbadrakh, Tserendovdon Bayar, Sainkhuu Ganzorig, Bazartseren Boldbaatar, B. Katherine Poole-Smith, Jeffrey Hertz, Jodi Fiorenzano, Michael E. von Fricken
Summary: The epidemiological profile of rabies virus in Mongolia is poorly understood, despite the high number of domestic animal cases reported. This lack of knowledge is concerning due to the significant contribution of the livestock industry to the country's economy. The low vaccination rate and lack of routine vaccination for domestic animals and wildlife further exacerbate the threat to the millions of livestock in Mongolia.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica H. Leibler, Anfal Abdelgadir, James Seidel, Roberta F. White, W. Evan Johnson, Stephen J. Reynolds, Gregory C. Gray, Joshua W. Schaeffer
Summary: This study investigated the exposure to influenza D virus (IDV) and its health effects among United States dairy workers. The results showed that a high percentage of workers were exposed to IDV, but it was not associated with respiratory symptoms.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Michael E. E. von Fricken, Mel C. C. Melendrez, Yvonne-Marie Linton, Ratree Takhampunya
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Enkhbaatar Batmagnai, Bazartseren Boldbaatar, Amarbayasgalan Sodbayasgalan, Yuko Kato-Mori, Katsuro Hagiwara
Summary: A study in Mongolia found that Hepatitis E virus genotype 4 was detected in sheep, similar to the virus found in pigs. This suggests that the practice of feeding pigs with raw sheep organs may contribute to the spread of the virus, highlighting the need for urgent measures to prevent infection.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Graham A. Matulis, Jira Sakolvaree, Bazartseren Boldbaatar, Nora Cleary, Ratree Takhampunya, B. Katherine Poole-Smith, Abigail A. Lilak, Doniddemberel Altantogtokh, Nyamdorj Tsogbadrakh, Nitima Chanarat, Nittayaphon Youngdech, Erica J. Lindroth, Jodi M. Fiorenzano, Andrew G. Letizia, Michael E. von Fricken
Summary: Ticks and tick-borne diseases pose significant threats to public health in Mongolia, especially for those living a nomadic pastoralist lifestyle. In this study, ticks were collected from livestock and analyzed using next-generation sequencing to identify the microbial species present. The majority of ticks were found to carry Rickettsia spp., Coxiella spp., Francisella spp., and Borrelia spp. These findings highlight the importance of NGS in providing baseline data for tick-borne pathogens and informing public health policies and mitigation strategies.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexander Kirpich, Aleksandr Shishkin, Pema Lhewa, Chen Yang, Michael E. E. von Fricken, Michael H. H. Norris, Thomas A. A. Weppelmann
Summary: Limited progress has been made in understanding the epidemiology of sporadic cases of Legionnaires' disease (LD) since it was discovered. Outbreaks have confirmed that air conditioning and potable water systems can be sources of community-acquired LD. A retrospective ecological study in Washington, DC, from 2001 to 2019 revealed aseasonal pattern of LD incidence, with the majority of cases occurring between June and December, and increased temperature was found to be associated with LD incidence. Higher concentrations of certain elements and compounds in surface water and treatment plant water were positively associated with LD, while some showed a negative association, indicating the need for further research on certain factors.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Gabriela Martinez Moura Tavares, Hannar Angelica de Melo Alverga, Estela Moraes Felix, Giovana de Oliveira Dichman, Gabriel Monteiro Pinheiro, Yara Juliano, Priscila Paruci, Dennis Minoru Fujita, Lucas Melo Neves, Marina Tiemi Shio, Luiz Henrique da Silva Nali
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of N. gonorrhoeae infection in women in a poor area of São Paulo and found that most of the strains detected showed resistance to one or more antimicrobials.
Article
Parasitology
Qian Yao, Ying-Ying Fan, Shuang Huang, Gui-Rong Hu, Jun-Ke Song, Xin Yang, Guang-Hui Zhao
Summary: This study found that the expression of miR-4521 was upregulated during C. parvum infection, and this upregulation was related to the TLR/NF-kappa B signal pathway. Additionally, miR-4521 promoted the propagation of C. parvum in HCT-8 cells by regulating BCL2-mediated cell apoptosis through targeting foxm1.
Article
Parasitology
Cho Naing, Maxine A. Whittaker, Wong Siew Tung, Htar Aung, Joon Wah Mak
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of zoonotic brugian filariasis in animals and compare it with the prevalence in humans in the same area. The findings suggest that cats, dogs, and leaf-eating monkeys may serve as potential reservoirs for human brugian filariasis.
Review
Parasitology
Raissa Nogueira de Brito, Susan Tanner, Julie Velasquez Runk, Juliana Hoyos
Summary: This study conducted a scoping review to identify major research themes and knowledge gaps in the social science literature on leishmaniases or Chagas disease. The findings showed that research in this field mainly focuses on the sociocultural, economic, historical, and political dimensions of the diseases. Future research should pay more attention to how social institutions and economic factors shape disease education, control measures, healthcare access, and quality of life of affected individuals.
Article
Parasitology
Minghao Zheng, Mengyao Zhang, Hao Li, Shipo Wu, Yuee Zhao, Jinlong Zhang, Yunyue Zhou, Mohamed Boie Jalloh, Kun Zhang, Lina Chen, Zhiqiang Mi, Yong Cui, Lihua Hou
Summary: Rapid and convenient detection of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite in Africa, is crucial for malaria eradication efforts in medical resource-limited settings. A CRISPR-based diagnostic method that can detect P. falciparum without nucleic acid extraction was developed and showed high sensitivity and consistency with qPCR test. It can also detect artemisinin-resistant strains and other laboratory-cultured strains. This method has great potential for clinical testing and large-scale community screening in Africa and other regions.
Article
Parasitology
Fabian Correa-Morales, Cassandra Gonzalez-Acosta, David Ibarra-Ojeda, Miguel Moreno-Garcia
Summary: Since 2002, West Nile Virus (WNV) has been reported in 18 states in Mexico. This paper discusses the proposed hypotheses for the absence of WNV outbreaks in Latin America and provides a context-specific explanation for Mexico.
Article
Parasitology
Umberto Molini, Lauren M. Coetzee, Vernon Christians, Maria Y. Hemberger, Bernard Chiwome, Maria Amukwaya, Siegfried Khaiseb, Giovanni Cattoli, William G. Dundon, Giovanni Franzo
Summary: Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV-3) has been reported globally since its first identification in 2015. Limited data on PCV-3 in Africa led to a study in Namibia, which found a high prevalence of PCV-3 in backyard piggeries, but not in commercial farms with higher biosecurity measures. The source of viral introduction and factors such as semen importation, feeding backyard pigs with human food waste, pig exchanges, and wildlife movements may be involved in the dispersal of PCV-3 within Namibia. Further studies are needed to understand the epidemiology and impact of PCV-3 on pig productivity and wildlife health.
Article
Parasitology
Chutchai Piewbang, Panida Poonsin, Pattiya Lohavicharn, Panitnan Punyathi, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Tanit Kasantikul, Somporn Techangamsuwan
Summary: This study provides insights into the pathology of natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in dogs, revealing severe damage to the lungs and involvement of multiple organs. The findings suggest the potential utility of dogs as a model for studying SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans, highlighting the need for further investigation.
Article
Parasitology
Julian Avila-Jimenez, Juan David Gutierrez, Mariano Altamiranda-Saavedra
Summary: Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted to humans by sandfly vectors and vertebrate hosts. This study used ecological niche modeling to investigate the potential distribution of host and vector species associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis transmission, revealing different distribution patterns under varying climatic conditions.
Article
Parasitology
Luis A. Gomez-Puerta, Juan Olazabal, Santiago Paredes, Juan Lopez, Miguel Anampa, Angelica Mondragon, Ana Vargas-Calla, Hugo Castillo
Summary: This study reports the first detection of Candidatus M. haemolamae infection in vicunas from the Pampa Galeras National Reserve in Peru, using molecular diagnosis. Tick-infested vicunas had a higher likelihood of being infected with Candidatus M. haemolamae compared to tick-free vicunas. Gender and age were not associated with infection.
Article
Parasitology
Berlin Londono-Renteria, Zakaria Seidu, Helena Lamptey, Michael F. Ofori, Lars Hviid, Mary Lopez-Perez
Summary: Heterozygous carriers of HbAS and HbAC have a reduced risk of severe malaria, but not immunity against Plasmodium falciparum infection. Antibody levels against gSG6-P1 peptide in Anopheles mosquito saliva can serve as a serological biomarker for exposure to Plasmodium infection. This study highlights the importance of studying the role of hemoglobinopathies in malaria transmission for improving control interventions.
Article
Parasitology
Imane Belbacha, Meryem El Azzouzi, Rajae Bensghir, Kamal Filali Marhoum, Khadija Hajjout, El Mir Elharti, Khalid Sadki, Hicham Oumzil
Summary: This study investigates the association of three SNPs in the APOBEC3G gene with disease outcomes in Moroccan HIV-1 infected patients. The rs2294367 CG genotype is strongly associated with protection against HIV-1 infection, particularly in older individuals.
Article
Parasitology
Tan Luong, Do Kien Tran, Anh Hung Pham, Thi Thu-Ha Hoang, Van Khang Pham, Quang Thai Pham, Thi Mai Hung Tran, Minh Hoa Luong, Thanh Long Pham, Jason K. Blackburn
Summary: This study examined the epidemiology of anthrax in Lai Chau province, Vietnam, using historical data. Spatial clusters of human and livestock anthrax were identified, and the characteristics of the disease were described. The study found that there were distinct differences between the high-risk areas for human and livestock anthrax, and most human cases occurred during specific seasons. Additionally, the decrease in livestock anthrax vaccine coverage was associated with an increase in disease incidence.
Article
Parasitology
Jin-tao Chen, Jian-bo Zhan, Ming-chao Zhu, Kai-ji Li, Man-qing Liu, Bin Hu, Kun Cai, Hai-rong Xiong, Shu-liang Chen, Wei-long Tan, Liang-jun Chen, Wei Hou
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and variation of orthohantavirus in rodents and humans in Hubei province, China. It identified the diversity of orthohantaviruses circulating in the region, with the HV004-like subtype being the main genotype in rodents and patients. This highlights the importance of continued attention and research on orthohantaviruses, especially newly identified strains.
