Serological Surveillance of Zoonotic Pathogens in Rats in Markets in Bogor, Indonesia.
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis
; 22(11): 568-570, 2022 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36322894
ABSTRACT
Background:
Rats are a major carrier of several pathogens, including zoonotic pathogens that can cause fatal diseases in humans. Indonesia has one of the fastest growing populations, with high infestation of rats in urban areas. Therefore, this study aims to assess the seropositivity of zoonotic pathogens in rats from four markets in Bogor, Indonesia. Materials andMethods:
A total of 80 brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) were captured from the markets and screened for the presence of some zoonotic pathogens, specifically hantavirus, Leptospira spp., Orientia tsutsugamushi, tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) antibodies, using indirect fluorescence assay or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:
Among the 80 rats, 40% were seropositive for hantavirus, 36.3% for Leptospira spp., 11.3% for O. tsutsugamushi, 6.3% for TBEV, and 0% for LCMV.Conclusion:
Overall, these results indicate that rats in Bogor pose a potential zoonotic risk to humans.Key words
Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Orientia tsutsugamushi
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Rodent Diseases
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Scrub Typhus
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Encephalitis, Tick-Borne
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Encephalitis Viruses, Tick-Borne
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Leptospira
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
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