Emerging/re-emerging viral diseases &amp; new viruses on the Indian horizon

Mourya, Devendra T.; Yadav, Pragya D; Ullas, Padinjaremattathil Thankappan; Bhardwaj, Sumit Dutt; Sahay, Rima R; Chadha, Mandeep S.; Shete, Anita M.; Jadhav, Santosh; Gupta, Nivedita; Gangakhedkar, Raman; Khasnobis, Pradeep; Singh, Sujeet Kumar

doi:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1239_18

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“…An idea can be obtained from the data of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) of the government of India. During 2017, the IDSP reported 1683 disease outbreaks in India, of which 71% were due to viral pathogens [23]. The authors, in their clinical practice, also treat patients regularly who present with classic symptoms of viral respiratory disease.…”

Section: Covid-19 Mortality-why the Indian Cloud Seems To Have A Silvmentioning

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COVID-19 in India: Are Biological and Environmental Factors Helping to Stem the Incidence and Severity?

Chakrabarti¹,

Kaur²,

Banerjee³

et al. 2020

Aging and disease

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The ongoing Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic has witnessed global political responses of unimaginable proportions. Many nations have implemented lockdowns that involve mandating citizens not to leave their residences for non-essential work. The Indian government has taken appropriate and commendable steps to curtail the community spread of COVID-19. While this may be extremely beneficial, this perspective discusses the other reasons why COVID-19 may have a lesser impact on India. We analyze the current pattern of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, testing, and mortality in India with an emphasis on the importance of mortality as a marker of the clinical relevance of COVID-19 disease. We also analyze the environmental and biological factors which may lessen the impact of COVID-19 in India. The importance of cross-immunity, innate immune responses, ACE polymorphism, and viral genetic mutations are discussed.

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Section: Covid-19 Mortality-why the Indian Cloud Seems To Have A Silvmentioning

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COVID-19 in India: Are Biological and Environmental Factors Helping to Stem the Incidence and Severity?

Chakrabarti¹,

Kaur²,

Banerjee³

et al. 2020

Aging and disease

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“…An outbreak is defined as more cases of a disease than expected in a specific location over a specific period [3]. Worldwide, it is seen that the frequency of reported outbreaks of infectious diseases has increased manifold and the same trend is evident in India and the eastern state of Odisha [5][6][7][8][9][10][11].…”

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“…The absolute number of reported outbreaks increased from 553 in 2007 to 1714 in 2017 [7]. Similarly, an increase has also been reported from eastern India as well as the state of Odisha [8][9][10][11].…”

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Epidemiology of viral disease outbreaks in Odisha, India (2010–2019)

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Despite consistent public health efforts, the burden of viral disease in India remains high. The present study was undertaken to understand the aetiology, frequency and distribution of viral disease outbreaks in the state of Odisha between 2010 and 2019. This was a prospective study conducted at the Virology Research and Diagnostic Laboratory located at ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, wherein all the outbreaks of viral aetiologies were investigated and analysed to provide a comprehensive picture of the state of viral disease outbreaks in the region. A total of 191 suspected viral outbreaks were investigated by the team from VRDL during September 2010 and September 2019 reported from all the 30 districts of Odisha. Annual number of suspected cases ranged from 185 to 1002. The most commonly suspected outbreaks were of viral hepatitis (55 outbreaks; 1223 cases) followed by dengue (45 outbreaks; 1185 cases), chickenpox (30 outbreaks; 421 cases), viral encephalitis (27 outbreaks; 930 cases), measles (23 outbreaks; 464 cases), chikungunya (10 outbreaks; 593 cases) and rubella (1 outbreak; 60). The outbreaks peaked in frequency and intensity during the months of July and September. The epidemiology of viral disease outbreaks in the region is presented in the study. Health system preparedness based on evidence is essential for early detection and adequate response to such viral outbreaks.

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“… Source: WHO Reports ( 2010 , 2020 ); Jordan and Robert ( 2011 ); Shanks ( 2015 ); Gupta et al ( 2017 ); Jamison et al ( 2006 ); Kempińska and Woźniak ( 2013 ); Mourya et al ( 2019 ); http://www.infoplease.com/cig/dangerous-disease-epidemics/bublonic plague.html accessed on 16 June 2020; http://www.mpholine.org/worst-pandemics-in-history accesed on 25/May 2020 …”

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“…Worst global pandemics, cause of transmission, countries involved, and lessons learned/measures to followMourya et al (2019); http://www.infoplease.com/cig/dangerous-disease-epidemics/bublonic plague.html accessed on 16 June 2020; http://www.mpholine.org/worst-pandemics-in-history accesed on 25/May 2020…”

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Post-COVID-19 precautions based on lessons learned from past pandemics: a review

Munnoli¹,

Nabapure

Yeshavanth

2020

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim In view of the spread of the contagious coronavirus disease (COVID-19) globally, the present review focuses on the details of past pandemic diseases, along with comparisons and lessons learned. A general awareness of COVID-19 infection is addressed, and it is compared with the Spanish flu pandemic. Based on the successes, failures and lessons learned in the past, governmental efforts must be undertaken to empower citizens by providing accurate information and implementing post-COVID-19 precautions that need to be taken now to stop the spread and recurrence of the virus locally, and to restore health and economic normalcy. Methods A detailed literature survey of past pandemics is undertaken in order to extract the successes, failures and lessons learned from previous breakouts. The comparison of past pandemics will enable us to determine post-COVID-19 precautions that should be followed. Separate tables are prepared to highlight the lessons learned and measures to be taken. Both general precautions and preventive measures for pregnant women are compiled. Results The literature shows a continuous struggle of humans with disease outbreaks, with the most adverse impact of the Spanish flu killing 20-50 million people. Precautions need to be taken including social distancing, compulsory mask-wearing, avoiding public gatherings and washing hands regularly. The lessons from earlier pandemics show that they were equally devastating, and vaccines were not available at the time of outbreaks. Vaccines developed for polio, H1N1, measles, and other viral diseases have proven to save countless lives. Living with COVID-19 and evolving the work culture of protecting oneself and protecting others also has to be adopted. Conclusions COVID-19 has become an everyday topic of discussion throughout the world, indicating the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and recoveries. The lessons learned from past pandemics such as social distancing, wearing masks, avoiding public gatherings and adherence to guidelines, along with personal hygiene, are the key measures that must be taken in order to live with COVID-19. Precautions for the elderly and pregnant women advised by medical authorities are to be strictly adhered to. These will help in reducing COVID-19 cases and in turn will reduce the pressure on hospitals to serve those in need. India has learned lessons from the past and the present pandemic and will move towards growth through its self-reliance.

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Emerging/re-emerging viral diseases & new viruses on the Indian horizon

Cited by 116 publications

References 111 publications

COVID-19 in India: Are Biological and Environmental Factors Helping to Stem the Incidence and Severity?

COVID-19 in India: Are Biological and Environmental Factors Helping to Stem the Incidence and Severity?

Epidemiology of viral disease outbreaks in Odisha, India (2010–2019)

Post-COVID-19 precautions based on lessons learned from past pandemics: a review

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