One Health Approach on Dog Bites: Demographic and Associated Socioeconomic Factors in Southern Brazil

Constantino, Caroline; Silva, Evelyn Cristine da; Santos, D. M.; Paploski, Igor Adolfo Dexheimer; Lopes, Marcia Oliveira; Morikawa, Vivien Midori; Biondo, Alexander Welker

doi:10.3390/tropicalmed8040189

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“…37 [91] Chi-squared tests [41] To identify spatial patterns, relationships, and trends in dog biting incidents.…”

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“…Few papers using spatial analysis [25], [27], [47], [50] [14], [91], [92], [20], [21], [23], [27], [29], [32] Table 2.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In two studies, city data were used [20], [34]. The term "state" was applied in two studies [45], [87], "administrative districts" was used in one study [85], "the counties" was used in one study [29], "the global units" was used in one study [8], and "neigborhood" was used in one study [91].…”

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“…Furthermore, generalized additive models (GAMs) [78] were applied in two studies [36], [62]. The Monte Carlo method [26] was applied in one study [25], the average nearest neighbor (ANN) method [28] was applied in another [27], the kriging method [82] was applied in one study [81], the Bayesian regression models [48] were applied in one study [58], and the Getis-Ord Gi statistic [18] was applied in another [91].…”

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Geospatial Analysis Applied to Epidemiological Studies of Rabies Disease: A Systematic Review

Cruz,

Adnyana,

de Souza

2024

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Rabies is a deadly zoonotic disease that remains a global health problem. The incidence of this disease is increasing, but it has not yet been overcome by various parties. The easy transmission of this disease from animals to humans necessitates the use of epidemiological analysis methods to accelerate its eradication and control. This systematic review aimed to assess the types of spatial methods used in rabies epidemiological studies published between January 2014 and April 2024. Thirty-eight studies were selected, and 28 different spatial methods were used in rabies studies during that period, with two methods being the most frequently used. Few articles have applied spatial analysis methods in rabies studies; however, whenever they were applied, they contributed to a better understanding of the geospatial diffusion of rabies. This review highlights the importance of geospatial analysis for understanding the spread of rabies, identifying hotspots, and identifying the need for more targeted and effective interventions.

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“…37 [91] Chi-squared tests [41] To identify spatial patterns, relationships, and trends in dog biting incidents.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Few papers using spatial analysis [25], [27], [47], [50] [14], [91], [92], [20], [21], [23], [27], [29], [32] Table 2.…”

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Geospatial Analysis Applied to Epidemiological Studies of Rabies Disease: A Systematic Review

Cruz,

Adnyana,

de Souza

2024

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“…Nonetheless, a disturbingly higher than usual number of human deaths by dog attacks was reported in 2022 in the USA, highlighting that unhealthy human-dog interactions worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, probably associated with inadequate breeding and rearing and inappropriate socialization ( 12 ). Not surprisingly, a recent study by our research group in Curitiba, Brazil has also shown that dog bites should also be approached from a One Health perspective, as such accidents involve human, animal, and environmental associated risk factors ( 13 ).…”

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“Dying alone and being eaten”: dog scavenging on the remains of an elderly animal hoarder-a case report

Kmetiuk,

Maiorka,

Beck

et al. 2023

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Animal hoarding and human consumption by dogs have been important but often understudied aspects of the human-animal bond that can be addressed within a One Health framework. No scientific report has focused on dog scavenging on animal hoarders to date, despite isolated reports of dog scavenging on human remains, mostly due to starvation. The phenomenon has been approached as a confounding factor for human forensics. In 2014, the Animal Protection Department of Curitiba City was called to rescue and handle ten small dogs which had scavenged for a week on the human remains of their elderly owner, a potential animal hoarder. At inspection, three dead dogs in early putrefaction were also found in the household. Human autopsy revealed body putrefaction and lack of soft organs. Along with the dental arch, DNA testing was performed on the remains for official deceased identification. Due to the potential public health risks of aggression toward frail human beings and for the control of zoonotic diseases, all ten dogs were euthanized. Subsequent investigations by the crime scene police, homicide police, and autopsy services were unable to establish or rule out natural death, criminal or suicidal poisoning, zoonotic disease (rabies), fatal dog attack, or fatal accidental trauma. A general protocol has been proposed for future approaches to dog scavenging and suspicious killing of animal hoarders, as well an assessment for the potential adoption or euthanasia of animals owned by hoarders in these circumstances.

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Spatial distribution and population dynamics of free-roaming (stray and semi-domiciled) dogs in a major Brazilian city

de Santi,

Chiba de Castro,

Sibim

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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IntroductionAlthough estimate models have been proposed to determine free-roaming (both stray and semi-domiciled) dog populations, to date, no study has focused on the three major border areas of Brazil. Therefore, the present study assessed the free-roaming dog population of Foz do Iguaçu, a major far-west Brazilian city located in a three-border area (Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay), which is considered among the top five Brazilian tourist destinations.MethodsCapture-release sampling was performed in three phases with a 6-month interval and 10-day duration of each phase, totaling 18 months, between 2018 and 2019.ResultsA total of 1,273 dogs were estimated in the first [95% confidence interval (CI), 468–2,078 dogs], 904 in the second (95%CI, 452–1,355 dogs), and 1,564 in the third (95%CI, 521–2,607 dogs) capture phases in this area, suggesting a population density of 18.4 dogs/km2 (6.1–30.6 dogs/km2, 95% CI). Of all free-roaming dogs, 452/1,125 (40.2%) were stray with no confirmed ownership or household, whereas 672/1,125 (59.8%) had a known origin, among which 625/1,125 (55.6%) were semi-domiciled with ownership or a household, 36/1,125 (3.2%) were neighborhood dogs with maintainers, and 11/1,125 (1.0%) were owned by recycling material collectors and homeless individuals. The majority of the 1,125 dogs (862/1,125; 76.6%) had an ideal body condition score. The high outdoor access of owned dogs is likely caused by cultural behavior. However, because 533/1,125 (47.4%) of the free-roaming dogs presented with clinical abnormalities, irresponsible ownership may have negatively impacted dog health and welfare.DiscussionThis study was the first to establish the density of free-roaming dogs, the ratio of stray and semi-domiciled dogs, and their dynamics over time in Foz do Iguaçu. The findings may serve as a warning for the high level of dog outdoor access and irresponsible guardianship, which may negatively affect animal health and welfare, leading to diseases, accidents, trauma, and animal cruelty.

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One Health Approach on Dog Bites: Demographic and Associated Socioeconomic Factors in Southern Brazil

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Geospatial Analysis Applied to Epidemiological Studies of Rabies Disease: A Systematic Review

Geospatial Analysis Applied to Epidemiological Studies of Rabies Disease: A Systematic Review

“Dying alone and being eaten”: dog scavenging on the remains of an elderly animal hoarder-a case report

Spatial distribution and population dynamics of free-roaming (stray and semi-domiciled) dogs in a major Brazilian city

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