Brazilian spotted fever prevention through a nonlethal capybara population control strategy
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 52: e20190156, 2019. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Brazilian spotted fever (BSF), a lethal tick-borne Rickettsioses (2000 - 2018 >600 human deaths) involving synanthropic capybara as host.METHODS:
We introduced an alternative to mitigate human-capybara conflicts and epidemiologic concerns of BSF. Complex aspects like transmission dynamics, risk areas, host mobility, and birth rate control, were considered to develop a prevention strategy using an anti-GnRH vaccine.RESULTS:
The propositioned immunocontraceptive potentially remove and prevent the spread of BSF from endemic areas.CONCLUSIONS:
We propose the anti-GnRH vaccine as a BSF prevention strategy based on these favorable results.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Roedores
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Fiebre Maculosa de las Montañas Rocosas
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Hormona Liberadora de Gonadotropina
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Anticoncepción Inmunológica
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Vacunas Anticonceptivas
Límite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2019
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Article