Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemic
The increasing frequency of spillover of zoonotic pathogens from animals to humans in recent years highlights a need to develop a more comprehensive framework to investigate and prevent pathogens of animal origin, including rodents. Despite the presence of several species of rodents, there is a cert...
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| author | Md. Mazharul Islam Elmoubashar Farag Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan Syed Shariq Jaffrey Muzzamil Atta Abdulla M. Al-Marri Abdulaziz M. Al-Zeyara Hamad Al Romaihi Devendra Bansal Zilungile L. Mkhize-Kwitshana |
| author_facet | Md. Mazharul Islam Elmoubashar Farag Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan Syed Shariq Jaffrey Muzzamil Atta Abdulla M. Al-Marri Abdulaziz M. Al-Zeyara Hamad Al Romaihi Devendra Bansal Zilungile L. Mkhize-Kwitshana |
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| description | The increasing frequency of spillover of zoonotic pathogens from animals to humans in recent years highlights a need to develop a more comprehensive framework to investigate and prevent pathogens of animal origin, including rodents. Despite the presence of several species of rodents, there is a certain knowledge gap regarding rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar. The current review provides an update on rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar, its possible drivers and transmission dynamics, and proposed a One Health framework for intervention. Following an extensive literature review, we conducted a field investigation. Then the qualitative information and knowledge gaps were addressed with a virtual discussion with national, regional, and international experts in the relevant field. Overall, Rattus norvegicus population was found to be more prevalent, followed by Rattus rattus, and M. musculus, which are mainly found in animal farms, followed by agricultural farms, residential areas, and other facilities. Over 50% of rodents carry at least one pathogen of public health importance. Several pathogens were identified at the human, animal, and ecosystem interface, which can be mediated in transmission by rodents. E. coli, Salmonella spp., and Campylobacter spp. are the frequently reported bacteria. Hymenolepis spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp., Entamoeba spp., and Toxoplasma spp. are the major parasites. In addition, many vectors, including Ornithonyssus bacoti and Xenopsylla astia were reported in this country. Based on the changes over the past 70 years in Qatar, seven drivers have been identified, which could be important in rodent-borne disease emergences, such as the Oil and gas revolution, fast population growth, rapid urbanization, importation of food and agricultural products, agricultural and livestock development, farm biosecurity, and stray animals. The experts emphasized that mixed-species animal farming with poor biosecurity and management can be associated to increase the risk of zoonoses. Moreover, rapid urbanization and global climate change together can alter the ecosystem of the country and impact on vectors and vector-borne diseases. Finally, the One Health framework has been proposed for the surveillance, and mitigation of any future spillover or epidemic of rodent-borne zoonoses. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-15f75e1a45b842439b14dacbea6eefe72023-06-13T04:12:22ZengElsevierOne Health2352-77142023-06-0116100517Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemicMd. Mazharul Islam0Elmoubashar Farag1Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan2Syed Shariq Jaffrey3Muzzamil Atta4Abdulla M. Al-Marri5Abdulaziz M. Al-Zeyara6Hamad Al Romaihi7Devendra Bansal8Zilungile L. Mkhize-Kwitshana9Department of Animal Resources, Ministry of Municipality, Doha, Qatar; School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa; Corresponding author at: Department of Animal Resources, Ministry of Municipality, Doha, Qatar.Ministry of Public Health, Doha, QatarFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram 4225, Bangladesh; Queensland Alliance for One Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, QLD 4343, AustraliaMinistry of Public Health, Doha, QatarDepartment of Animal Resources, Ministry of Municipality, Doha, QatarDepartment of Animal Resources, Ministry of Municipality, Doha, QatarDepartment of Animal Resources, Ministry of Municipality, Doha, QatarMinistry of Public Health, Doha, QatarMinistry of Public Health, Doha, QatarSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa; Division of Research Capacity Development, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South AfricaThe increasing frequency of spillover of zoonotic pathogens from animals to humans in recent years highlights a need to develop a more comprehensive framework to investigate and prevent pathogens of animal origin, including rodents. Despite the presence of several species of rodents, there is a certain knowledge gap regarding rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar. The current review provides an update on rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar, its possible drivers and transmission dynamics, and proposed a One Health framework for intervention. Following an extensive literature review, we conducted a field investigation. Then the qualitative information and knowledge gaps were addressed with a virtual discussion with national, regional, and international experts in the relevant field. Overall, Rattus norvegicus population was found to be more prevalent, followed by Rattus rattus, and M. musculus, which are mainly found in animal farms, followed by agricultural farms, residential areas, and other facilities. Over 50% of rodents carry at least one pathogen of public health importance. Several pathogens were identified at the human, animal, and ecosystem interface, which can be mediated in transmission by rodents. E. coli, Salmonella spp., and Campylobacter spp. are the frequently reported bacteria. Hymenolepis spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp., Entamoeba spp., and Toxoplasma spp. are the major parasites. In addition, many vectors, including Ornithonyssus bacoti and Xenopsylla astia were reported in this country. Based on the changes over the past 70 years in Qatar, seven drivers have been identified, which could be important in rodent-borne disease emergences, such as the Oil and gas revolution, fast population growth, rapid urbanization, importation of food and agricultural products, agricultural and livestock development, farm biosecurity, and stray animals. The experts emphasized that mixed-species animal farming with poor biosecurity and management can be associated to increase the risk of zoonoses. Moreover, rapid urbanization and global climate change together can alter the ecosystem of the country and impact on vectors and vector-borne diseases. Finally, the One Health framework has been proposed for the surveillance, and mitigation of any future spillover or epidemic of rodent-borne zoonoses.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235277142300037XOne HealthQatarRodentRodent-borne zoonoses |
| spellingShingle | Md. Mazharul Islam Elmoubashar Farag Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan Syed Shariq Jaffrey Muzzamil Atta Abdulla M. Al-Marri Abdulaziz M. Al-Zeyara Hamad Al Romaihi Devendra Bansal Zilungile L. Mkhize-Kwitshana Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemic One Health One Health Qatar Rodent Rodent-borne zoonoses |
| title | Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemic |
| title_full | Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemic |
| title_fullStr | Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemic |
| title_short | Rodent-borne zoonoses in Qatar: A possible One-Health framework for the intervention of future epidemic |
| title_sort | rodent borne zoonoses in qatar a possible one health framework for the intervention of future epidemic |
| topic | One Health Qatar Rodent Rodent-borne zoonoses |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235277142300037X |
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