Emerging and reemerging diseases in Brazil: data of a recent history of risks and uncertainties

Cardoso, Telma Abdalla de Oliveira; Navarro, Marli B. M. de Albuquerque

doi:10.1590/s1413-86702007000400013

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“…19 However, we have been facing a growth in the number of these types of laboratories throughout the world. A number of BSL3 laboratories have been built, and went into operation in 2006: in India (16 new laboratories), Thailand (5), Indonesia (2), Bangladesh (1), and Myanmar (1). 20 The increase in the number of BSL3, as well as the BSL4 laboratories is due, especially, to the increment of research and adequacy requirements of these research works to the Biosafety and Biosecurity rules.…”

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Health surveillance, biosafety and emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases in Brazil

Cardoso¹,

Navarro²,

Neto³

et al. 2010

Braz J Infect Dis

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The present paper presents compulsory notifi cation data for infectious diseases and epidemiologic ones recorded at the Center for Strategic Information and Health Surveillance (CIEVS) for the period of March 2006 to April 2007. Data is presented in accordance with geographic distribution, time and risk classifi cation of the etiologic agents found, according to Ministry of Health regulations. The importance of this epidemiologic surveillance system is presented, debating the main topics required for quality improvement and information analysis. It is concluded, from the analysis of epidemiologic events and their relation to risk management, that the compulsory notifi cation system in Brazil is incomplete, irregular, delayed and, in a large percentage of cases, notifi cation cannot be completed and the agent may not be identifi ed. Quality of data varies from one region to another and from county to county within the same region. There is a high proportion of cases in which the etiologic agent is unknown and, in such cases, a high lethality is expected, establishing a high risk exposure condition for those health professionals involved in health surveillance. From these data, the study points out the need to improve the surveillance system and strengthens the idea of building maximum containment laboratories.

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Health surveillance, biosafety and emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases in Brazil

Cardoso¹,

Navarro²,

Neto³

et al. 2010

Braz J Infect Dis

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“…Bioterrorist attacks, whether sponsored by governments, interest groups, or individuals, are not a new phenomenon. Over the last 1,500 years, biological agents have been used during societal conflicts and wars (Cardoso 2011;Riedel 2004). Community services, including transportation, water supplies, food distribution, and recently the postal services, were used as technological vectors to disseminate infectious agents, terrorize communities, and cause panic (Meinhardt 2005;Zellen 2003).…”

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Modeling Urban Atmospheric Anthrax Spores Dispersion: Assessment of Health Impacts and Policy Implications

Nicogossian

Schintler

Boybeyi

2011

World Med & Health Policy

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PurposeTo model atmospheric dispersion of weapon grade anthrax spores over an urban region using a mass transit system (subway) as a delivery system. IntroductionThe accessibility and carrying capacity of mass transit system (s) makes it an attractive target for terrorists. There are multiple, historical accounts of terrorists attacks involving transit systems. Metropolitan underground transportation rail systems (subways) are of special interest because of a potential harm to a large number of commuters and damage to the transportation infrastructure. MethodsWe assumed that multiple release points of anthrax spores within the National Capital Region (NCR‐Washington, District of Columbia) METRO rail system will result in the escape of the spores into the atmosphere. Potential factors affecting atmospheric dispersion of spores and the regional infrastructure were the subject of literature searches, modeling exercises and expert reviews. A Geographic Information System (GIS) and the Operational Multiscale Environment Model with Grid Adaptivity (OMEGA) were used to model the affected area. ResultsThe GIS together with the OMEGA software programs characterized the extent of the ground footprint and provided the number of the NCR residential, businesses and health care infrastructure under the plume at 120 minutes after the release. It was concluded that the maximum environmental and health impacts would occur if the spores were released in the early morning during the summer months (low humidity and ultra‐violet radiation). This assumption was based on the analysis of the weather patterns and prevailing winds in the NCR. ConclusionsThe atmospheric dispersion model superimposed over the regional GIS suggests that the extent of the affected infrastructure will be negligible. However it has the potential to disrupt the functioning of the mass transit system, affect serviced residential areas, commercial and/or federal facilities. While the number of affected medical and other facilities will be minimal, a significant number of commuters and resident will be exposed to the spores and overload the existing health care infrastructure. Policy implicationsAdopting a set of realistic threats assessment tools using GIS and atmospheric modeling, and addressing risk reduction strategies such as deploying real time biological agents monitoring sensors, can significantly improve the security of metropolitan communities served by interconnected mass transport systems. Field testing to validate our modeling assumptions and results will help with the training of disaster response teams, health care providers, transportation system operators and improve passengers' safety. Limitations This study has not been validated by actual field test data and as such is hypothetical and subject to a significant bias. Assumption of a release of a large amount (several kilograms) of anthrax spores undetected might be unrealistic based on existing physical surveillance and security practices. Patterns of spores' dispersion into fixed struct...

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“…the Amazon forest and in other tropical regions (Barata 1997, Waldman 2001, Lima-Camara 2016, Cardoso & Navarro 2007, Donalisio et al 2017.…”

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Beyond diversity loss and climate change: Impacts of Amazon deforestation on infectious diseases and public health

Ellwanger

Kulmann-Leal

Kaminski

et al. 2020

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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Amazonian biodiversity is increasingly threatened due to the weakening of policies for combating deforestation, especially in Brazil. Loss of animal and plant species, many not yet known to science, is just one among many negative consequences of Amazon deforestation. Deforestation affects indigenous communities, riverside as well as urban populations, and even planetary health. Amazonia has a prominent role in regulating the Earth's climate, with forest loss contributing to rising regional and global temperatures and intensification of extreme weather events. These climatic conditions are important drivers of emerging infectious diseases, and activities associated with deforestation contribute to the spread of disease vectors. This review presents the main impacts of Amazon deforestation on infectious-disease dynamics and public health from a One Health perspective. Because Brazil holds the largest area of Amazon rainforest, emphasis is given to the Brazilian scenario. Finally, potential solutions to mitigate deforestation and emerging infectious diseases are presented from the perspectives of researchers in different fields.

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Emerging and reemerging diseases in Brazil: data of a recent history of risks and uncertainties

Cited by 10 publications

References 17 publications

Health surveillance, biosafety and emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases in Brazil

Health surveillance, biosafety and emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases in Brazil

Modeling Urban Atmospheric Anthrax Spores Dispersion: Assessment of Health Impacts and Policy Implications

Beyond diversity loss and climate change: Impacts of Amazon deforestation on infectious diseases and public health

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