Vector-Borne Zoonoses in India: Systematic gap analysis and Implications for policy-level interventions

Basker, Parasuraman; Tiwari, Simmi; Shewale, Ajit; Nale, Tushar; Singh, Sujeet Kumar

doi:10.53422/jdms.2022.91110

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“…The mite samples collected from the ear and other body parts were fixed in 70%–95% ethanol for taxonomical identification of the vectors (Chaisiri et al, 2016). Chigger/mite index and flea index were estimated by counting the number of mites and fleas present in a particular rodent by using the standard formulae (Basker et al, 2022; Philip Samuel et al, 2021).…”

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Seroprevalence of scrub typhus and other rickettsial diseases among the household rodents of Mizoram, North‐East India

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Lalmalsawma²,

Vanramliana

et al. 2023

Zoonoses and Public Health

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Rickettsiosis, caused by obligate intracellular gram-negative bacteria, are zoonotic infections transmitted by infected arthropods, such as mites, fleas, ticks, and lice (Premaratna, 2022). The genus rickettsiae comprises of spotted fever group (~15 pathogenic rickettsioses), scrub typhus, and typhus group (Premaratna, 2022). Some of the important rickettsioses include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, rickettsialpox, Mediterranean spotted fever, Indian tick typhus, murine typhus, and scrub typhus.Scrub typhus, an acute, febrile illness caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi is transmitted by several species of the larval trombiculid

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Seroprevalence of scrub typhus and other rickettsial diseases among the household rodents of Mizoram, North‐East India

Pautu

Lalmalsawma²,

Vanramliana

et al. 2023

Zoonoses and Public Health

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“…Eight secondary cases of CCHF were reported out of the 34 cases ( 56 ). In another study, CCHF cases were detected in four states of India ( 57 ).…”

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Distribution pattern of Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Asia and the Middle East

Aslam

Abbas

Alsayeqh

2023

Front. Public Health

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Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is one of the most important vector-borne diseases of zoonotic potential that can be acquired following the bite of the Hyalomma species of ticks. It is a highly prevalent disease in Asia and the Middle East. The risk factors of this disease are contact with infected tissue, blood, patient, or livestock in the acute viremic phase, infected tick bites, or the manual removal of ticks. The disease is clinically described as progressive hemorrhages, fever, and pain in musculature. Biochemical tests reveal elevated levels of creatinine phosphokinase, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, and lactate dehydrogenase. Clotting time is prolonged in pro-thrombin tests, and pathogenesis is mostly related to the disruption of the epithelium during viral replication and indirectly by secreting cytotoxic molecules. These molecules cause endothelial activation and result in the loss of function. Supportive therapy is given through blood or plasma infusions to treat or manage the patients. According to the most advanced studies, CCHF can be treated by Ribavirin, which is an antiviral drug that shows excellent results in preventing the disease. Health-care staff are more prone to infection. The hemorrhagic phase represents a high risk for accidental exposures. This literature review presents a comprehensive overview of the viral epidemiology, zoonotic perspectives, and significant risk factors of CCHF in various Middle East and Asian countries. Furthermore, the pathophysiology and preventive strategies of CCHF have also been discussed as well as legislation and policies regarding public outreach programs, research, and development aimed at infection prevention and control that are required at a global level.

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Vector-Borne Zoonoses in India: Systematic gap analysis and Implications for policy-level interventions

Cited by 2 publications

References 22 publications

Seroprevalence of scrub typhus and other rickettsial diseases among the household rodents of Mizoram, North‐East India

Seroprevalence of scrub typhus and other rickettsial diseases among the household rodents of Mizoram, North‐East India

Distribution pattern of Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Asia and the Middle East

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