Chikungunya virus infection in developing countries - What should we do?

Rahman, Md. Tanvir

doi:10.5455/javar.2017.d211

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“…Pest and vector control are also required to control some parasitic and bacterial zoonoses transmitted by vector-like mosquitoes, tick, and lice. Successful vector control strategies should contain a combination of physical, biological, and/or mechanical methods including integrated pest management and integrated vector management systems [ 232 ].…”

Section: Control Of Zoonosesmentioning

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Zoonotic Diseases: Etiology, Impact, and Control

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Most humans are in contact with animals in a way or another. A zoonotic disease is a disease or infection that can be transmitted naturally from vertebrate animals to humans or from humans to vertebrate animals. More than 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic in origin. This includes a wide variety of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, parasites, and other pathogens. Factors such as climate change, urbanization, animal migration and trade, travel and tourism, vector biology, anthropogenic factors, and natural factors have greatly influenced the emergence, re-emergence, distribution, and patterns of zoonoses. As time goes on, there are more emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases. In this review, we reviewed the etiology of major zoonotic diseases, their impact on human health, and control measures for better management. We also highlighted COVID-19, a newly emerging zoonotic disease of likely bat origin that has affected millions of humans along with devastating global consequences. The implementation of One Health measures is highly recommended for the effective prevention and control of possible zoonosis.

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“…In 2014, an outbreak started in the Pacific islands, including the Marshall Islands and Cook Islands. Chikungunya has spread to more than 60 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas [12]. According to public data on the online platform of the Pan American Health Organization [13,14], 693,489 suspected cases of chikungunya were reported in the Americas in 2015, of which 37,480 were confirmed cases; the number of confirmed cases increased to 152,769 the following year.…”

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Epidemiologic Characteristics of Imported and Domestic Chikungunya Cases in Taiwan: A 13-Year Retrospective Study

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Background: Chikungunya fever is caused by the chikungunya virus. Numerous factors affect the risk of chikungunya transmission. This study explored the epidemiological characteristics, differences, and trends in domestic and imported cases of chikungunya fever in Taiwan in terms of patient sex, age, month of confirmation, and area of residence from 2007 to 2019. Methods: Public annual chikungunya data from Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) were analyzed. In total, 21 confirmed domestic and 198 imported cases of chikungunya were reported. Of the domestic cases, one was sporadic and reported in July 2019, and 20 were attributed to a cluster event during August and September 2019. Results: In a comparison between domestic and imported cases reported from July to October 2019, differences in sex were nonsignificant (p = 0.555), whereas significant differences were observed for age (p < 0.001), month of confirmation (p = 0.005), and place of residence (p = 0.001). An age of 69–69 years (odds ratio (OR) = 6.66, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 2.15–20.65), month of confirmation of September (OR = 5.25, 95%CI = 1.89–14.61) and place of residence of New Taipei City (OR = 48.70, 95%CI = 6.17–384.44) were identified as potential risk factors. Additionally, domestic cases in August and September 2019 increased in proportion to the increase in imported cases during July and August 2019. Increased domestic patients may have been caused by the domestic mosquitoes that transmitted the virus by biting the imported patients to Taiwan. This is the first report comparing domestic and imported cases of chikungunya from surveillance data from the Taiwan CDC from 2007 to 2019. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of longitudinal and geographically extended studies to understand the implications of zoonotic disease transmission on Taiwan’s population. Critical data were identified to inform future surveillance and research efforts in Taiwan.

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“…Clinical symptoms of ZIKV infections are very similar with Dengue and Chikungunya with few distinguished features [48]. In ZIKV, there is low grade fever, while fever is high in Dengue and Chikungunya infection.…”

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“…As ZIKV is primarily transmitted through Aedes mosquitoes bite, mosquitoes control can be the prime strategies to control the ZIKV infection [58]. The standard Aedes mosquitoes’ control strategies have been mentioned by CDC and WHO [48]. The pregnant women have been suggested to avoid unnecessary travel to the areas of ongoing ZIKV transmission.…”

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“…Control of mosquitoes is therefore the most important step to control the disease. Since Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya are transmitted by same vector, i.e., Aedes spp., the control strategies for mosquitoes are similar [48]. Integrated mosquito management (IMM) or integrated vector management (IVM) approach to control mosquitoes are in practice in many countries of the world.…”

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Zika virus: A possible emerging threat for Bangladesh!

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Zika virus, a member of Flaviviridae is the etiology of Zika or Zika fever or Zika virus (ZIKV) disease characterized by mild symptoms similar to very mild form of Dengue or Chikungunya. The virus transmits through Aedes mosquitoes, particularly by Aedes aegypti. The most dangerous effect of ZIKV infection is the ability of the virus to cause microcephaly and congenital malformation to the newborn baby if the mother is infected. The neurological disorders including Guillain-Barré syndrome might be associated with adults and children due to ZIKV infections. Zika has emerged as a serious global public health problem as it has been found in 87 countries, particularly in Africa, America, and Asia and has no vaccine and treatment so far. Bangladesh is at a high risk of ZIKV infection and we consider ZIKV as a possible emerging threat for Bangladesh. This short review summarizes the insights of ZIKV infection, present status of the disease in Bangladesh and its neighboring countries, and recommendations for necessary preparations and strategies to be taken for effective controlling of the ZIKV infection in Bangladesh before getting any havoc.

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Chikungunya virus infection in developing countries - What should we do?

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Zoonotic Diseases: Etiology, Impact, and Control

Zoonotic Diseases: Etiology, Impact, and Control

Epidemiologic Characteristics of Imported and Domestic Chikungunya Cases in Taiwan: A 13-Year Retrospective Study

Zika virus: A possible emerging threat for Bangladesh!

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