Rodent-borne and rodent-related diseases in Iran

Kazemi-Moghaddam, Vahid; Dehghani, Rouhullah; Hadei, Mostafa; Dehqan, Samaneh; Sedaghat, Mohammad Mehdi; Latifi, Milad; Alavi-Moghaddam, Shamim

doi:10.1007/s00580-018-2690-9

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“…Rodents belong to the order Rodentia, the most diversified mammalian order, which are considered as reservoirs and carriers of several zoonotic diseases, including toxoplasmosis (Galeh et al., 2020; Kazemi‐Moghaddam et al., 2019; Rabiee et al., 2018). Among mammals, rodents include a greater number of zoonotic hosts and carrying 85 zoonotic diseases (Han et al., 2016).…”

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Genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from rodents in the world: A systematic review

Galeh

Sarvi

Hosseini

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Toxoplasmosis is one of the most frequent food‐borne infections in humans caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. Rodents, as intermediate and reservoir hosts, play key role in the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis; because they are the main source of infection for the Felidae family members and establish the parasite life cycle. Hence, the infectious isolates of T. gondii in rodents may be the main genotypes infecting the environment, humans and animals. Our review aimed to present the population structure of T. gondii in these mammals. To access the relevant studies, six English language databases were systematically searched from 1990 to 2019. Finally, 3,395 samples of rodents were analysed for the genotyping data and 118 isolates were separated from the samples. The results of the present study showed that atypical genotypes were dominant with a frequency of 65.2% of the total isolates (77 out of 118). Clonal Types II, III and I had less frequency, respectively. Type I clonal isolates were identified only from Asia. The examination of genotypes circulating in rodents around the world revealed that ToxoDB #1 or #3 (Type II) were the most common, followed by ToxoDB #9 and #2, respectively. Overall, our data showed low genetic diversity of T. gondii with circulating clonal strains in rodents compare to the isolates from Europe, North America and Africa, while non‐clonal parasites with high genetic diversity were dominant in South America and Asia.

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Genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from rodents in the world: A systematic review

Galeh

Sarvi

Hosseini

et al. 2021

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“…They are responsible for the zoonotic transmission of several diseases to humans. Rodents play an important role in the maintenance of the T. gondii life cycle and epidemiology of toxoplasmosis because they are considered as reservoirs and carriers of the disease and the main source of infection for cats and their relatives (12,13). This role is more important in species that live close to human habitats, because of the importance of its environment and human health.…”

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Global Status of Toxoplasma gondii Seroprevalence in Rodents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Toxoplasmosis is one of the most prevalent infections in humans and animals caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). Rodents, as intermediate and reservoir hosts, play a key role in the maintenance and transmission of T. gondii. They can be contaminated and maintain the parasite in the form of cysts in their bodies, demonstrating an infection source for their offsprings, predators (particularly felids), and other animals. Therefore, the present systematic review and meta-analysis study was carried out to evaluate the global seroprevalence of T. gondii in these mammals. For achieving the purpose of the current study, six English databases (PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar) were systematically searched for related studies from 1970 to 2018. Finally, a total of 52,372 records were screened, 105 records including 26,221 rodents were incorporated in the present study. By random effect models, the overall seroprevalence was calculated at 6% (95% CI = 6-7%), with the highest amount was observed in Africa (24%) and South America (18%), and the lowest amount in Europe (1%). The subgroup data analysis by gender manifested that the prevalence of Immunoglobulin G antibodies did not differ between genders (P > 0.05). Due to the significant heterogeneity, meta-regression models were applied based on serological techniques and continental regions; however, the obtained values were not statistically significant (P = 0.480 and P = 0.295, respectively). The present study revealed a relatively low level of T. gondii seroprevalence in rodents; however, if they were the main food source for their predators, they would cause high transmission of T. gondii.

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“…Snakes are considered to be major hunters of mice, but if garbage causes mice to grow, the hunters of these animals, including snake and non-poisonous snakes, are attracted to their predators, the mouse [57]. Therefore, failure to observe the principles of proper collection of waste will lead to the bites of human beings by toxic animals like snakes.…”

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Environmental management methods to control the vector of communicable diseases with emphasis on drainage: A review article.

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Health contaminants endanger human health by transmitting diseases. Due to the importance of combating pests and the risk of environmental pollution because of exertion of pesticide chemistry, the use of healthy control methods become important. Therefore, the use of environmental pest control procedures is essential. The purpose of this review study is to identify environmental pest management methods. The study was conducted through a review method. By using keywords in databases, the Internet and related sites and valid journals, articles and research were searched and ultimately qualified sources were selected and introduced, criticized and applied. Health pest habitats are different, so similar actions should be taken on any group that has a common habitat. Conducting environmental measures should slow down the transmission of disease. Environmental methods have been used for a long time for its simple and unpolluted use and lasting effects. Recognizing the biological cycle of each health pest with regard to the type of climate and habitat is a prerequisite for the effective use of environmental control methods for pest control. By using environmental pest management methods, instead of chemical methods, the environment can be kept clean and healthy to provide health and hygiene of the human community, which is one of the main goals of health organizations and authorities.

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Rodent-borne and rodent-related diseases in Iran

Cited by 14 publications

References 48 publications

Genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from rodents in the world: A systematic review

Genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from rodents in the world: A systematic review

Global Status of Toxoplasma gondii Seroprevalence in Rodents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Environmental management methods to control the vector of communicable diseases with emphasis on drainage: A review article.

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