Buffalopox: An emerging zoonotic challenge - 31/08/24
Highlights |
• | Buffalopox virus has been linked to sporadic human and animal outbreaks. |
• | Outbreak risk increases with declining cross-immunity to smallpox. |
• | Humans are infected via direct contact with diseased animals. |
• | Early detection and management curb transmission. |
• | Multisectoral coordination is essential to infection prevention. |
Abstract |
As a variant of Vaccinia virus, Buffalopox virus is known to cause Buffalopox disease. In recent times, sporadic outbreaks of the infection in humans have been reported, especially in the endemic countries of Southeast Asia. Though mortality has not been high, associated morbidity is significant. Due to waning cross-protective immunity against smallpox, Buffalopox virus is one of the several orthopox viruses likely to emerge or reemerge. To combat this virus, early recognition, isolation, and management of the infection in animals and humans is of prime importance. In addition, vaccination in animals and humans at risk of acquiring infection is essential as a means of limiting animal-to-animal and animal-to-human spread of the virus. With this in mind, a collaborative approach between the animal and human health sectors is indispensable.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Buffalopox, outbreak of Buffalopox, BPXV, Orthopoxvirus, Vaccinia virus
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Vol 54 - N° 6
Article 104954- septembre 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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