An Overview of Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks and its Forensic Management Over Time.

Autor: Serrano I, Gomes D, Ramilo D; CIISA - Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal., Rebelo MT; Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa e Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar (CESAM), Campo Grande, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal., da Fonseca IP; CIISA - Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal., Moreira A; CIISA - Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal., Oliveira M; CIISA - Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of forensic sciences [J Forensic Sci] 2019 Sep; Vol. 64 (5), pp. 1304-1311. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Feb 22.
DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14034
Abstrakt: Most emerging or re-emerging infections are vector-borne or zoonotic and can be disseminated worldwide by infected humans or animals. They are a major public health problem and cause a great impact on economy. Zoonotic outbreaks began to be characterized in the 90s, after the creation of Europol and the FBI. Such investigations are carried by forensic pathologists and other specialists to determine whether an outbreak is natural or deliberate. This review will discuss ten zoonotic outbreaks nonrelated to wars focusing on forensic management. In conclusion, some points should be highlighted in the management of a zoonotic outbreak: (i) its diagnosis and detection by forensic pathologists and the coordination of efforts between other specialists are key factors; (ii) communication guidelines and an efficient healthcare system are crucial for any emergency response; (iii) biosafety of all specialists involved must be guaranteed.
(© 2019 American Academy of Forensic Sciences.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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