Zoonotic and Parasitic Agents in Bioterrorism

The First National Congress of Parasitic Diseases and Zoonotic Parasites

Pathogenic rickettsiae as bioterrorism agents.

The diseases caused by rickettsiae vary from mild to severe clinical presentations, with case fatality ranging from none to over 30%. The severity of rickettsial diseases has been associated with age, delayed diagnosis, hepatic and renal dysfunction, central nervous system abnormalities, and pulmonary compromise. Despite the variability in clinical presentations many pathogenic rickettsiae caus...

Parasitic Agents in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Open Markets in Bauchi, Nigeria

Background: Parasitic contamination of fruits and vegetables is one of the major causes of gastroenteritis in many parts of the world. The aim of this study was to determine the parasitic contamination in fruits and vegetables in the Bauchi area, North-East Nigeria. Methods: From May to July 2017, a total of 776 samples comprising 182 samples of four different types of fruits, and 594 samples ...

Biological and Chemical Agents of Bioterrorism in Food

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Animals as Sentinels of Bioterrorism Agents

We conducted a systematic review of the scientific literature from 1966 to 2005 to determine whether animals could provide early warning of a bioterrorism attack, serve as markers for ongoing exposure risk, and amplify or propagate a bioterrorism outbreak. We found evidence that, for certain bioterrorism agents, pets, wildlife, or livestock could provide early warning and that for other agents,...