Viral Diseases

Weese, J. Scott; Fulford, Martha

doi:10.1002/9780470958957.ch3

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“…Ranging from 0.5 to 1 cm in diameter and up to several thousand in number [ 7 ], the pustules become centrally depressed, scab (crust) and then desquamate [ 5 , 14 , 33 ], which takes around 12 days [ 19 ]. It has been generally accepted the onset of rash marked the onset of infectious period [ 6 , 10 , 36 , 37 ]. However the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that a person may sometimes be contagious during the prodromal period [ 6 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Human Monkeypox: Current State of Knowledge and Implications for the Future

2016

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The zoonosis human monkeypox (MPX) was discovered in 1970, twelve years after the discovery of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in a Danish laboratory in 1958. Historically confined to West Africa (WA) and the Congo basin (CB), new epidemics in Sudan and the United States of America (USA) have fuelled new research highlighting environmental factors contributing to the expanded geographical spread of monkeypox virus (MPXV). A systematic literature review was conducted in MEDLINE® (Ovid), MEDLINE® (PubMed) and Google Scholar databases using the search terms: monkeypox, MPXV and “human monkeypox”. The literature revealed MPX has classic prodromal symptoms followed by a total body rash. The sole distinguishing clinical characteristic from other pox-like illnesses is the profound lymphadenopathy. Laboratory diagnosis of MPX is essential, a suitable test for endemic areas is under development but not yet available. For the time being anti-poxvirus antibodies in an unvaccinated individual with a history of severe illness and rash can suggest MPX infection. The reservoir host remains elusive yet the rope squirrel and Gambian pouched rat appear to be the most likely candidates. Transmission includes fomite, droplet, direct contact with infected humans or animals and consumption of infected meat. Though smallpox vaccination is protective against MPXV, new non-immune generations contribute to increasing incidence. Environmental factors are increasing the frequency of contact with potential hosts, thus increasing the risk of animal-to-human transmission. Increased risk of transmission through globalisation, conflict and environmental influences makes MPX a more realistic threat to previously unaffected countries. Health worker training and further development and accessibility of suitable diagnostic tests, vaccinations and anti-viral treatment is becoming increasingly necessary.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human Monkeypox: Current State of Knowledge and Implications for the Future

2016

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“…Almost all staphylococcal species have been identified as causes of opportunistic infections (Otto, 2004). However, certain Staphylococcus species are recurring and are considered threatening pathogens (Weese, 2010). For instance, Staphylococcus aureus is a dangerous pathogen that can cause severe and life-threatening human diseases including severe sepsis, pneumonia, toxic shock syndrome and endocarditis (Lowy, 1998).…”

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confidence: 99%

Microbial Dynamics During Industrial Rearing And Processing Of Insects

2022

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“…b) Ascaridae (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Toxocara cati) Toxocariasis of dog is a very frequent (Lefkaditis et al, 2004, Lefkaditis et al, 2009) and worldwide distributed parasitosis (Taylor et al, 2007, Zajac andConboy, 2012) of dog and fox caused by the nematode Toxocara canis. It is a zoonosis of high public health importance causing two main syndromes in man, the ocular larvae nigrans (OLM) and the viscera migrans syndrome (VLM) (Weese andFulfor, 2011, Kantere 2014). The parasite is transmitted by four routes; via ingestion of eggs, transplacentaly, lactogenetic and by consumption of infested paratenic hosts.…”

Section: A) Spirocerca Lupimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Among other hosts, mouse and rats can act as intermediate hosts for this dangerous parasite. Rodents among other intermediate hosts can contribute to the spread of this zoonotic parasite (Taylor et al, 2007, Weese andFulford, 2011). Another species of the genus Echinococcus, Echinococcus multilocularis is also of great public health importance (Weese and Fulford, 2011).…”

Section: F) Echinococcus Granulosusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When a dog or a cat eats row meat that contains encysted T. spiralis second stage larvae, these are released in the stomach and develop into adults in the small intestine of host after few days where they live only 4 to 6 weeks (Taylor et al, 2007). Trichinosis is an important zoonosis in Greece (Boutsini et al, 2014) but a not important parasitosis for dogs and cats (Weese and Fulford, 2011). In all infected mammals diarrhea and fever in the first phase occurs, while later in the second phase with the encysted larvae in the muscles, rigid, stiff movements, marked eosinophilia and respiratory difficulties occur (Barr and Bowman, 2006).…”

Section: D) Trichinella Spiralismentioning

confidence: 99%

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