Importance of Multidisciplinary and Regional Collaboration in Integrated West Nile Virus Surveillance - the „One Health” Concept

Vilibić-Čavlek, Tatjana; Savić, Vladimir; Šekler, Milanko; Klobučar, Ana; Petrić, Dušan; Tabain, Irena; Vidanović, Dejan; Bogdanić, Maja; Lazić, Gospava; Cvjetković-Hrnjaković, Ivana; Stevanović, Vladimir; Milosevic, Vesna; Tešović, Bojana; Janev-Holcer, N.; Lupulović, Diana; Radmanić, Luka; Lazić, Sava; Jeličić, Pavle; Barbić, Ljubo

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“…The integrated veterinary and human surveillance system (“One Health”) based on the virus detection in mosquitoes, migratory and resident birds as well as horses and poultry was proved to be useful for estimating the public health risk for other flaviviruses such as WNV. This enables the effective and timely control of the diseases in humans [ 112 , 113 , 114 ]. Since spreading trends of USUV are likely to continue, continuous multidisciplinary interventions in accordance with the “One Health” concept, should be conducted to increase the awareness of USUV and implement appropriate monitoring and prevention methods for this emerging arboviral infection.…”

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Epidemiology of Usutu Virus: The European Scenario

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Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging arbovirus isolated in 1959 (Usutu River, Swaziland). Previously restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, the virus was introduced in Europe in 1996. While the USUV has received little attention in Africa, the virus emergence has prompted numerous studies with robust epidemiological surveillance programs in Europe. The natural transmission cycle of USUV involves mosquitoes (vectors) and birds (amplifying hosts) with humans and other mammals considered incidental (“dead-end”) hosts. In Africa, the virus was isolated in mosquitoes, rodents and birds and serologically detected in horses and dogs. In Europe, USUV was detected in bats, whereas antibodies were found in different animal species (horses, dogs, squirrels, wild boar, deer and lizards). While bird mortalities were not reported in Africa, in Europe USUV was shown to be highly pathogenic for several bird species, especially blackbirds (Turdus merula) and great gray owls (Strix nebulosa). Furthermore, neurotropism of USUV for humans was reported for the first time in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. Epizootics and genetic diversity of USUV in different bird species as well as detection of the virus in mosquitoes suggest repeated USUV introductions into Europe with endemization in some countries. The zoonotic potential of USUV has been reported in a growing number of human cases. Clinical cases of neuroinvasive disease and USUV fever, as well as seroconversion in blood donors were reported in Europe since 2009. While most USUV strains detected in humans, birds and mosquitoes belong to European USUV lineages, several reports indicate the presence of African lineages as well. Since spreading trends of USUV are likely to continue, continuous multidisciplinary interventions (“One Health” concept) should be conducted for monitoring and prevention of this emerging arboviral infection.

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Epidemiology of Usutu Virus: The European Scenario

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“…Introduction and implementation of surveillance in humans, animal reservoirs, and vectors (‘One Health’) point out the importance and efficiency of multidisciplinary collaboration in the diagnosis and control of zoonotic viruses in Croatia. The strengths of these programs are early detection of virus circulation, timely reporting to human health service institutions and local authorities in order to inform the local communities and for establishing the vector control and preventive measures for human health protection [ 46 ].…”

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“…From 2014 to 2016, only sporadic human cases were notified, followed by a small outbreak in 2017 (8 cases). However, acute asymptomatic infections and seropositivity in horses were continuously notified [ 46 ]. In 2018, Croatia reported the largest WNV outbreak with more than 60 cases of WNV neuroinvasive disease and WNV fever in 11 continental counties.…”

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Emerging and Neglected Viruses of Zoonotic Importance in Croatia

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Several arboviruses have emerged in Croatia in recent years. Tick-borne encephalitis is endemic in continental counties; however, new natural micro-foci have been detected. Two autochthonous dengue cases were reported in 2010. West Nile virus emerged in 2012, followed by emergence of Usutu virus in 2013. Although high seroprevalence rates of Toscana virus have been detected among residents of Croatian littoral, the virus remains neglected, with only a few clinical cases of neuroinvasive infections reported. Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus is a neglected neuroinvasive rodent-borne virus. So far, there are no reports on human clinical cases; however, the seroprevalence studies indicate the virus presence in the Croatian mainland. Puumala and Dobrava hantaviruses are widely distributing rodent-borne viruses with sporadic and epidemic occurrence. Hepatitis E virus is an emerging food-borne virus in Croatia. After the emergence in 2012, cases were regularly recorded. Seropositivity varies greatly by region and population group. Rotaviruses represent a significant healthcare burden since rotavirus vaccination is not included in the Croatian national immunization program. Additionally, rotaviruses are widely distributed in the Croatian ecosystem. A novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, emerged in February 2020 and spread rapidly throughout the country. This review focuses on emerging and neglected viruses of zoonotic importance detected in Croatia.

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“…However, joint surveillance is not a problem-free approach due to issues related to barriers for information sharing, unclear responsibilities, privacy regulations, or structural barriers inside organizations adding the lack of communication between actors (33)(34)(35). Implementing joint information systems seems necessary and has already been enacted successfully in other parts of the world (36)(37)(38).…”

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“…The application of "One Health" programs aims at offering early detection of circulating WNV in wildlife, mosquitoes, sentinel animals, or confirmed clinical cases. If WNV is detected, human health institutions and authorities are informed and can, in turn, implement vector control measures and preventive activities in the population, thus reducing the number of human infections (38).…”

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Shifting From Sectoral to Integrated Surveillance by Changing Collaborative Practices: Application to West Nile Virus Surveillance in a Small Island State of the Caribbean

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After spreading in the Americas, West Nile virus was detected in Guadeloupe (French West Indies) for the first time in 2002. Ever since, several organizations have conducted research, serological surveys, and surveillance activities to detect the virus in horses, birds, mosquitoes, and humans. Organizations often carried them out independently, leading to knowledge gaps within the current virus' situation. Nearly 20 years after the first evidence of West Nile virus in the archipelago, it has not yet been isolated, its impact on human and animal populations is unknown, and its local epidemiological cycle is still poorly understood. Within the framework of a pilot project started in Guadeloupe in 2019, West Nile virus was chosen as a federative model to apply the “One Health” approach for zoonotic epidemiological surveillance and shift from a sectorial to an integrated surveillance system. Human, animal, and environmental health actors involved in both research and surveillance were considered. Semi-directed interviews and a Social Network Analysis were carried out to learn about the surveillance network structure and actors, analyze information flows, and identify communication challenges. An information system was developed to fill major gaps: users' needs and main functionalities were defined through a participatory process where actors also tested and validated the tool. Additionally, all actors shared their data, which were digitized, cataloged, and centralized, to be analyzed later. An R Shiny server was integrated into the information system, allowing an accessible and dynamic display of data showcasing all of the partners' information. Finally, a series of virtual workshops were organized among actors to discuss preliminary results and plan the next steps to improve West Nile Virus and vector-borne or emerging zoonosis surveillance. The actors are willing to build a more resilient and cooperative network in Guadeloupe with improved relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of their work.

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Importance of Multidisciplinary and Regional Collaboration in Integrated West Nile Virus Surveillance - the „One Health” Concept

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Epidemiology of Usutu Virus: The European Scenario

Epidemiology of Usutu Virus: The European Scenario

Emerging and Neglected Viruses of Zoonotic Importance in Croatia

Shifting From Sectoral to Integrated Surveillance by Changing Collaborative Practices: Application to West Nile Virus Surveillance in a Small Island State of the Caribbean

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