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Odigie AE, Stufano A, Schino V, Zarea AAK, Ndiana LA, Mrenoshki D, Ugochukwu ICI, Lovreglio P, Greco G, Pratelli A, Camero M, Tempesta M. West Nile Virus Infection in Occupational Settings-A Systematic Review. Pathogens 2024; 13:157. [PMID: 38392895 PMCID: PMC10892351 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13020157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND West Nile virus (WNV) is an emerging mosquito-borne neurotropic virus, belonging to the Flaviviridae family and the Orthoflavivirus genus. The effective control of WNV requires a targeted preventive strategy that also needs the identification of the higher-risk populations. Hence, this study focused on a systematic literature review of WNV-acquired infection in work-related settings and the assessment of the exposure risks among different occupational categories. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted to identify studies until September 2023 in multiple databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, SCOPUS and Web of Science, according to the PRISMA 2020 statement. Risk of bias of collected papers was assessed by the ROB tool of the National Toxicology Program's Office of Health Assessment and Translation handbook. RESULTS A total of 21 studies were included in the systematic review, out of which seventeen were observational studies and four were case reports. Workers identified as at higher risk for WNV infection were military workers, veterinarians, agricultural workers, farmers, and laboratory workers with contact with infected fluids or aerosols. CONCLUSIONS The identification of higher-risk workers could facilitate active surveillance by occupational physicians, which could improve our understanding of the epidemiology of WNV and, in addition, could help tailor appropriate preventive recommendations, reducing the overall burden of disease in high-risk areas.
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- Amienwanlen E. Odigie
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
- Department of Veterinary Public Health, University of Benin, Benin City 301154, Nigeria
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine-Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (V.S.); (P.L.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine-Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (V.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 440101, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine-Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (V.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, SP 62 Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.E.O.); (A.A.K.Z.); (L.A.N.); (D.M.); (I.C.I.U.); (G.G.); (A.P.); (M.C.); (M.T.)
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Parums DV. Editorial: Climate Change and the Spread of Vector-Borne Diseases, Including Dengue, Malaria, Lyme Disease, and West Nile Virus Infection. Med Sci Monit 2024; 29:e943546. [PMID: 38161310 PMCID: PMC10768291 DOI: 10.12659/msm.943546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
Abstract
The major health threats from climate change include increasing temperatures, air pollution, extreme weather events, changes in the spread of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, emerging pathogens, and an increase in vector-borne disease. Between October and December 2023, in 200 medical journal, epidemiologists, clinicians, healthcare policymakers, and journal editors published an emergency call to action to health professionals, the United Nations, and political leaders on climate change and its effects on the ecosystem and human health. Also, in December 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its sixth Assessment Report (AR6) that summarizes current knowledge, impacts, and health risks from climate change, as well as suggestions for mitigation and adaptation. For over a decade, the IPCC has reported that the prevalence of vector-borne diseases has increased and highlighted the importance of monitoring dengue, malaria, Lyme disease, West Nile virus infection, and other vector-borne diseases. This editorial aims to provide an update on the association between climate change and the spread of vector-borne diseases and highlights the urgent need for public health and disease prevention and treatment strategies to control the rise in vector-borne diseases.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dinah V Parums
- Science Editor, Medical Science Monitor, International Scientific Information, Inc., Melville, NY, USA
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