Tag: epidemiology

Leptospirosis in China: Current Status, Insights, and Future Prospects

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Leptospirosis is a re-emerging zoonotic disease that significantly impacts animals and human health worldwide. China has diverse climate types, providing a suitable environment for transmitting and surviving pathogenic Leptospira and its host animals. Despite the substantial reduction in the prevalence of leptospirosis, it continues to be a significant zoonotic […]

Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Rickettsial Infection Among Australian Individuals from 2015 to 2018

Rickettsial Infection Among Australian

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. In this study, the clinical, laboratory and epidemiological features of rickettsial infection in Australian patients were examined. Patients with Rickettsia spp. seropositivity were selected from the database of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory. Questionnaires were sent to each referring physician with a request for information regarding the patient’s illness. […]

Global Distribution and Prediction of Transmission-Risk of Visceral Leishmaniasis

Transmission-Risk of Visceral Leishmaniasis

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a vector-borne disease posing increasing public health concerns. Although efforts to eliminate VL are underway, its global risk distribution remains unclear, because of changes in transmission risk. Worldwide province-level data on VL incidence were obtained from multiple sources. The authors of this article […]

Epidemiological Characteristics of Human Rabies in Urban and Suburban Districts in Shanghai, 2006–2021

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal.  Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, viral zoonotic disease caused by a lyssavirus. This study was aimed at analyzing the epidemiological characteristics of human rabies in Shanghai to provide valuable information to support accurate prevention and control. Individual-level data on human rabies and dog bites/attacks in Shanghai were collected […]

NA N342K Mutation Enhances the Pathogenicity of Influenza B Virus in Mice

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Influenza B virus is a significant respiratory pathogen responsible for seasonal influenza. In recent years the B/Yamagata lineage has demonstrated a rapid increase, predominantly featuring the neuraminidase (NA)N342K mutation. This study determined the impact of the NAN342K mutation on the pathogenicity of influenza B virus and elucidate the underlying […]

A Marked Decline in Taenia solium Taeniasis and Cysticercosis Infections in China: Possible Reasons from the Ecological Determinants Perspective

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal.  Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis is an important global food-borne infectious disease transmitted between humans and pigs. According to both national surveys and field investigations, the prevalence of the disease in China has significantly decreased in recent decades. The primary disease control measures are health education and promotion, meat inspection, […]

Burden of Cryptosporidium Infections in the Yangtze River Delta in China in the 21st Century: A One Health Perspective

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Cryptosporidiosis is a leading cause of diarrheal disease in some populations, including young children and people with compromised immune systems. The epidemiology of Cryptosporidium, which is transmitted mainly through waterborne routes, has been a serious public health concern. Cryptosporidiosis is closely associated with animals and the shared […]