Japanese Encephalitis Enzootic and Epidemic Risks across Australia

Autor: Morgan Furlong, Andrew M. Adamu, Andrew Hoskins, Tanya L. Russell, Bruce Gummow, Maryam Golchin, Roslyn I. Hickson, Paul F. Horwood
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Viruses, Vol 15, Iss 2, p 450 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1999-4915
DOI: 10.3390/v15020450
Popis: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is an arboviral, encephalitogenic, zoonotic flavivirus characterized by its complex epidemiology whose transmission cycle involves reservoir and amplifying hosts, competent vector species and optimal environmental conditions. Although typically endemic in Asia and parts of the Pacific Islands, unprecedented outbreaks in both humans and domestic pigs in southeastern Australia emphasize the virus’ expanding geographical range. To estimate areas at highest risk of JEV transmission in Australia, ecological niche models of vectors and waterbirds, a sample of piggery coordinates and feral pig population density models were combined using mathematical and geospatial mapping techniques. These results highlight that both coastal and inland regions across the continent are estimated to have varying risks of enzootic and/or epidemic JEV transmission. We recommend increased surveillance of waterbirds, feral pigs and mosquito populations in areas where domestic pigs and human populations are present.
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