Rabies in kudu: Revisited.
Burden
Control
Epidemiology
Kudu
Namibia
Phylogenetics
Rabies
Transmission
Vaccination
Virus
Journal
Advances in virus research
ISSN: 1557-8399
Titre abrégé: Adv Virus Res
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0370441
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2022
2022
Historique:
entrez:
15
7
2022
pubmed:
16
7
2022
medline:
20
7
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Rabies infects all mammals; however, transmission cycles are only maintained in certain bat and carnivore species. The high incidence of rabies in Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) observed in Namibia for over 40 years has led to postulation that independent virus transmission is occurring within this antelope population. We have analysed extensive experimental, epidemiological, phylogeographic and deep sequence data, which collectively refute maintenance of an independent rabies cycle in kudu. As rabies in kudu continues to have a negative impact on the Namibian agricultural sector, measures to protect kudu have been investigated, including the use of a third-generation oral rabies vaccine. Initial results show protection of kudu from rabies infection via the oral route, with an appropriate bait design, different application schedules and vaccination doses further enhancing the immune response. Rabies in kudu is a complex interplay at the wildlife-livestock interface and requires a concerted approach to successfully control.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35840180
pii: S0065-3527(22)00004-5
doi: 10.1016/bs.aivir.2022.04.001
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doi:
Substances chimiques
Rabies Vaccines
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
115-173Informations de copyright
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