Antigenic Detection of Human Strain of Influenza Virus A (H3N2) in Swine Populations at Three Locations in Nigeria and Ghana during the Dry Early Months of 2014

Adeola, O. A.; Olugasa, Babasola; Emikpe, Benjamin Obukowho

doi:10.1111/zph.12210

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“…Seventy-five nasal swabs from pigs at a municipal slaughterhouse in Bodija and at the University of Ibadan's Teaching and Research Farm were collected and investigated for IAV. The assay revealed that three pig swab samples were positive for IAV H3N2 subtype [102]. Further, six additional pigs tested positive for the A(H1N1)pdm09 subtype [31].…”

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“…Samples were investigated for IAV infection using H3N2-specific anti-HA monoclonal antibody ELISA. Two samples (4%) were found to be positive for H3N2 antibodies [102]. In another study, nasal swab samples collected at a Kumasi abattoir during January to March 2014 were investigated for A(H1N1)pdm09 virus, which identified five A(H1N1)pdm09 virus-positive samples [31].…”

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Systematic Review of Important Viral Diseases in Africa in Light of the ‘One Health’ Concept

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Emerging and re-emerging viral diseases are of great public health concern. The recent emergence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) related coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in December 2019 in China, which causes COVID-19 disease in humans, and its current spread to several countries, leading to the first pandemic in history to be caused by a coronavirus, highlights the significance of zoonotic viral diseases. Rift Valley fever, rabies, West Nile, chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Ebola, and influenza viruses among many other viruses have been reported from different African countries. The paucity of information, lack of knowledge, limited resources, and climate change, coupled with cultural traditions make the African continent a hotspot for vector-borne and zoonotic viral diseases, which may spread globally. Currently, there is no information available on the status of virus diseases in Africa. This systematic review highlights the available information about viral diseases, including zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, reported in Africa. The findings will help us understand the trend of emerging and re-emerging virus diseases within the African continent. The findings recommend active surveillance of viral diseases and strict implementation of One Health measures in Africa to improve human public health and reduce the possibility of potential pandemics due to zoonotic viruses.

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Systematic Review of Important Viral Diseases in Africa in Light of the ‘One Health’ Concept

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“…Other Influenza Virus Types References Africa Cameroon H1N1, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [51][52][53] Nigeria H1N1, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09, H5N1 None [52,[54][55][56][57][58][59] Ghana H3N2 None [57] Egypt H5N1, H5N2, H9N2, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [60,61] Kenya H1N1, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [62][63][64] Benin, Cote d'Ivoire None None [65] Reunion island A(H1N1)pdm09 None [66] Togo A(H1N1)pdm09 None [67] Uganda IAV None [68]…”

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“…Africa Cameroon H1N1, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [51][52][53] Nigeria H1N1, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09, H5N1 None [52,[54][55][56][57][58][59] Ghana H3N2 None [57] Egypt H5N1, H5N2, H9N2, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [60,61] Kenya H1N1, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [62][63][64] Benin, Cote d'Ivoire None None [65] Reunion island A(H1N1)pdm09 None [66] Togo A(H1N1)pdm09 None [67] Uganda IAV None [68] Asia China H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09, H5N1, H9N2, H4N1, H4N6, H5N3, H10N5, H4N8, H6N6, H7N9, H3N8 ICV, IDV Bhutan H1N1, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [107] Cambodia H1N1, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09 None [108,109] Japan H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09 ICV [110][111][112][113][114][115][116][117][118][119][120][121][122][123][124][125][126] South Korea H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, A(H1N1)pdm09, H7N2, H5N2, H3N1 None [127][128][129][130][131]…”

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A Systematic Review Analyzing the Prevalence and Circulation of Influenza Viruses in Swine Population Worldwide

Chauhan

Gordon

2020

Pathogens

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The global anxiety and a significant threat to public health due to the current COVID-19 pandemic reiterate the need for active surveillance for the zoonotic virus diseases of pandemic potential. Influenza virus due to its wide host range and zoonotic potential poses such a significant threat to public health. Swine serve as a "mixing vessel" for influenza virus reassortment and evolution which as a result may facilitate the emergence of new strains or subtypes of zoonotic potential. In this context, the currently available scientific data hold a high significance to unravel influenza virus epidemiology and evolution. With this objective, the current systematic review summarizes the original research articles and case reports of all the four types of influenza viruses reported in swine populations worldwide. A total of 281 articles were found eligible through screening of PubMed and Google Scholar databases and hence were included in this systematic review. The highest number of research articles (n = 107) were reported from Asia, followed by Americas (n = 97), Europe (n = 55), Africa (n = 18),

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Understanding attitude, practices and knowledge of zoonotic infectious disease risks among poultry farmers in Ghana

Ayim-Akonor

Krumkamp

May

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Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Zoonotic infectious diseases (ZIDs) are increasing globally, and livestock farmers in low‐ and middle‐income countries are at particularly high risk. An evaluation of farmer's behaviour on farms can be used to identify the risk factors and to develop tailored control strategies. This study documents the knowledge of zoonotic poultry diseases (ZPD) among 152 poultry farm workers (respondents) from 76 farms in the Ashanti region of Ghana and assessed their on‐farm attitude and practices that increase their risk to exposure of ZPD. The median age of respondents was 29 years, 91.4% ( n = 139) had a formal education, and 80.9% ( n = 123) had worked on the farm for more than 1 year. The majority of farms ( n = 69, 90.8%) had multiple flocks and 27.6% ( n = 21) kept other animals, of which 57.1% ( n = 12) were pigs. The majority of respondents had good knowledge about poultry diseases but not about ZPD. A higher level of education and longer work experience improved respondents’ knowledge of poultry and ZPD. Although respondents identified the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a major ZPD preventive measure, the majority did not put that knowledge into practice. Most farms (71.1%, n = 54) had no footbath and 55.3% ( n = 42) deposited farm‐waste on the farm. While 97.4% ( n = 148) of respondents washed their hands after working, only 48.7% ( n = 74) wore protective footwear, 2.7% ( n = 4) wore overalls, 2% ( n = 3) wore nose masks and none ( n = 0) wore gloves. The husbandry practices and attitude of farmers expose them to pathogens on the farm and increase their risk of becoming infected with ZPD in the sub‐region. The results from this study could be used to promote human health among farm workers in Ghana.

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Antigenic Detection of Human Strain of Influenza Virus A (H3N2) in Swine Populations at Three Locations in Nigeria and Ghana during the Dry Early Months of 2014

Cited by 18 publications

References 19 publications

Systematic Review of Important Viral Diseases in Africa in Light of the ‘One Health’ Concept

Systematic Review of Important Viral Diseases in Africa in Light of the ‘One Health’ Concept

A Systematic Review Analyzing the Prevalence and Circulation of Influenza Viruses in Swine Population Worldwide

Understanding attitude, practices and knowledge of zoonotic infectious disease risks among poultry farmers in Ghana

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