The Human/Animal Interface: Emergence and Resurgence of Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Greger, Michael

doi:10.1080/10408410701647594

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“…Parasites have been incriminated as capable of causing unthriftness and ill health in captive and free ranging wildlife (Gillespie, 2006;Emikpe et al, 2007;Milozzi et al, 2012) In Nigeria there is still a lacuna of data on the diseases and parasites harboured by wild animal in captive and wild settings. Wildlife plays important roles as sources, reservoirs, and amplifiers of emerging human and livestock pathogens (Daszak et al, 2000;Greger, 2007). Diseases in wild animals pose not just health risks but enormous economic impacts with emotional and health risks involved.…”

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Gastrointestinal helminths of resident wildlife at the Federal University of Agriculture Zoological Park, Abeokuta

Egbetade

Akinkuotu²,

Jayeola³

et al. 2015

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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A total of forty two resident animals representing eighteen wildlife species at the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB) Zoo Park were screened for nematode helminths between May and June 2013. Freshly voided faeces from the animals were subjected to basic coprology tests (Direct Microscopic Examination and Concentration Techniques). Trichuris specie. was the most prevalent nematode in primate species. Prevalence of 14.3% and 28.6% were recorded for Capillaria specie and Strongyles in the primates respectively. A prevalence of 100% infection with nematodes in screened fourteen (14) primates was recorded. Mona and Vervet monkeys have the highest points for parasite richness count of 2 out of 3 detected nematodes amongst the primates. Wild birds at the park recorded the lowest prevalence for any type of nematodes with 7 out of 8 species without any nematode detected. Ascaridae was only detected in carnivorous reptiles and birds. In terms of feeding category, carnivorous species namely the (Aquila spilogaster) and Royal python (P. regius) have the highest species richness count of parasites. Non-nematode helminths detected include protozoons (Isospora and Eimeria) and Cestodes segments suspected to be Echinococcus proglotids. Knowledge of the helminth parasites in wild animals is vital in formulating preventative veterinary protocols in captive exhibits. This is the first documented account of nematode helminths of resident wild animals at the FUNAAB Zoo Park, Abeokuta. Introduction Captive-held wild animals are those housed in zoological exhibits, rehabilitation centers, zoos, research stations, sanctuaries, aquaria, circuses, and plantations. These animals are kept for purposes like education, entertainment, relaxation, research, cultural, transportation, labour and preservation of endangered species. Parasites have been incriminated as capable of causing unthriftness and ill health in captive and free ranging wildlife (Gillespie, 2006; Emikpe et al., 2007;Milozzi et al.,

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Gastrointestinal helminths of resident wildlife at the Federal University of Agriculture Zoological Park, Abeokuta

Egbetade

Akinkuotu²,

Jayeola³

et al. 2015

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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“…These ecosystems include a variety of native wildlife and associated arthropods which may carry pathogens that cause zoonotic infections from direct animal or vector-borne contact (Rayor 1985;McLean et al 1989;New et al 1993;Taylor et al 1997;Gese et al 1997;Mills et al 1998;Rhyan et al 2001;Riley et al 2004;Reeves 2007;Greger 2007;Winters et al 2008).…”

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Zoonotic Infections Among Employees from Great Smoky Mountains and Rocky Mountain National Parks, 2008–2009

Adjemian

Weber

McQuiston

et al. 2012

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

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“…The emergence of zoonotic diseases due to changes in animal/human host interface is considered e a major threat for public health (319). The trend of increasing zoonotic virus emergence is expected to continue (259).…”

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“…The trend of increasing zoonotic virus emergence is expected to continue (259). In this scope, the foamy retroviruses of bovine, feline, and equine can be given as examples of potential viral zoonotic disease transmission to humans (319,320). Moreover, a novel tick-borne phlebovirus with zoonotic potential was isolated from ticks in Australia and shown to be closely related to two other newly discovered zoonotic phleboviruses Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus and Hunter Island Group Virus, which were responsible for severe disease and deaths in humans in four separate countries from Asia and North America (321).…”

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Overview of Zoonotic Diseases in Turkey: The One Health Concept and Future Threats

İncı¹,

Doğanay²,

Özdarendeli³

et al. 2018

TurkiyeParazitolDerg

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Zoonotic infections are globally important diseases and lead to huge economic losses in both low-and middle-income and high-income countries. Global warming, environmental and ecological changes, illegal movement of animals and humans, regional civil wars, and poverty are predisposing factors for the emergence of zoonotic infections and their distribution worldwide; they are also a big threat for the future. In addition, environmental pollution and antimicrobial resistance are immense serious threats and dangers to prevent and control zoonotic infections. The natural location of Turkey allows many emerged or re-emerged infections with zoonotic characteristics by animal movements, such as bird immigrations, and by human movements due to civil wars as seen with regional refugees. Numerous zoonotic diseases, including 37 bacterial, 13 fungal, 29 viral, 28 parasitic (3 trematodes, 7 cestodes, 10 nematodes, and 8 protozoan), and totally 107 infections, have been reported from Turkey to date. Additionally, many ectoparasitic zoonoses within 15 different arthropod groups and one leech infestation have been reported from Turkey to date. The "One Health" initiative is particularly relevant for developing strategies to combat zoonotic diseases. In this article, we review the occurrence of zoonotic diseases in man and animals in Turkey in the light of the "One Health" perspective.

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The Human/Animal Interface: Emergence and Resurgence of Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Cited by 226 publications

References 697 publications

Gastrointestinal helminths of resident wildlife at the Federal University of Agriculture Zoological Park, Abeokuta

Gastrointestinal helminths of resident wildlife at the Federal University of Agriculture Zoological Park, Abeokuta

Zoonotic Infections Among Employees from Great Smoky Mountains and Rocky Mountain National Parks, 2008–2009

Overview of Zoonotic Diseases in Turkey: The One Health Concept and Future Threats

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