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      PRESENCIA DE VIRUS RÁBICO EN MURCIÉLAGOS HEMATÓFAGOS ENCOLOMBIA (CIÉNAGA DE ORO Y SAHAGÚN, CÓRDOBA) Translated title: PRESENCE OF RABIES VIRUS IN BLOODSUCKING BATS IN COLOMBIA (CIÉNAGA DE ORO AND SAHAGÚN, CÓRDOBA)

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          El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la presencia de virus rábico en poblaciones de D. rotundus mediante la técnica de la inmunofluorescencia directa. Por medio de un estudio epidemiológico descriptivo de corte transversal y de un muestreo por conveniencia, se seleccionaron fincas en Ciénaga de Oro y hagún (Córdoba), donde se observó la presencia de murciélagos hematófagos por la visualización de mordeduras en bovinos y equinos, y se implementó la captura de D. rotundus mediante el atrapamiento con redes de niebla. En las 33 salidas, se capturaron 250 D. rotundus. Se tomaron 100 especímenes a los cuales se les practicó la eutanasia con el fin de detectar el virus de la rabia; los demás especímenes fueron tratados con un anticoagulante tópico y liberados con el fin de controlar la población de D. rotundus. Las capturas de los murciélagos hematófagos y las técnicas de diagnóstico se implementaron con el acompañamiento de funcionarios de la Oficina de Epidemiología del ICA (Córdoba), dentro del programa de control de la rabia bovina. Sólo el 13% de D. rotundus procedentes de diferentes zonas rurales de Sahagún fueron positivos por la inmunofluorescencia directa y ninguna muestra fue positiva por la prueba biológica. Se debe continuar realizando vigilancia epidemiológica y control poblaciones de D. rotundus e implementar programas de vacunación masiva en animales de compañía y de interés zootécnico; así como también de educación a la población para la concientización de riesgos y de los beneficios ecológicos de la fauna silvestre; siendo estas las mejores herramientas para prevenir la transmisión.

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          The objective of this study was to determine the presence of Rabies virus in D. rotundus populations through the direct immunofluorescence technique. Using a descriptive cross-sectional epidemiological study and of a convenience sampling. Farms in Ciénaga de Oro and Sahagún (Córdoba) were selected where the presence of bloodsucker bats was detected because of bites in cattle and horses, and the capture of D. rotundus was implemented using trapping with mist nets. A total of 250 D. rotundus were caught in the 33 journeys, and 100 specimens were taken which underwent euthanasia to detect the rabies virus. The rest of the samples were treated with a topic anticoagulant and set free to control D. rotundus population. The capture of bloodsucking bats and the diagnosis techniques were carried out with the support of public servants from the epidemiology office of ICA (Colombian acronym for Colombian Institute of Agriculture) - Cordoba as part of the bovine rabies control program. Only 13% of the D. rotundus coming from different rural areas of Sahagún were positive for direct immunofluorescence, and no sample was positive for the biological test. Epidemiological watch and D. rotundus populations control must continue as well as the implementation of massive vaccination programs for escort animals and those of zootechnical concern and of educational programs to the community to raise awareness of risks and the ecological benefits of wildlife as the best tools to prevent transmission.

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              Re-evaluating the burden of rabies in Africa and Asia

              OBJECTIVE: To quantify the public health and economic burden of endemic canine rabies in Africa and Asia. METHODS: Data from these regions were applied to a set of linked epidemiological and economic models. The human population at risk from endemic canine rabies was predicted using data on dog density, and human rabies deaths were estimated using a series of probability steps to determine the likelihood of clinical rabies developing in a person after being bitten by a dog suspected of having rabies. Model outputs on mortality and morbidity associated with rabies were used to calculate an improved disability-adjusted life year (DALY) score for the disease. The total societal cost incurred by the disease is presented. FINDINGS: Human mortality from endemic canine rabies was estimated to be 55 000 deaths per year (90% confidence interval (CI) = 24 000-93 000). Deaths due to rabies are responsible for 1.74 million DALYs lost each year (90% CI = 0.75-2.93). An additional 0.04 million DALYs are lost through morbidity and mortality following side-effects of nerve-tissue vaccines. The estimated annual cost of rabies is US\(583.5 million (90% CI = US\) 540.1-626.3 million). Patient-borne costs for post-exposure treatment form the bulk of expenditure, accounting for nearly half the total costs of rabies. CONCLUSION: Rabies remains an important yet neglected disease in Africa and Asia. Disparities in the affordability and accessibility of post-exposure treatment and risks of exposure to rabid dogs result in a skewed distribution of the disease burden across society, with the major impact falling on those living in poor rural communities, in particular children.
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                Journal
                biosa
                Biosalud
                Biosalud
                Universidad de Caldas (Manizales, Caldas, Colombia )
                1657-9550
                June 2016
                : 15
                : 1
                : 17-24
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                [02] Montería orgnameUniversidad de Córdoba Colombia acalderonr@ 123456correo.unicordoba.edu.co
                [03] Montería orgnameUniversidad de Córdoba Colombia vrodriguez@ 123456correo.unicordoba.edu.co
                [01] Montería orgnameUniversidad de Córdoba Colombia
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                S1657-95502016000100003
                10.17151/biosa.2016.15.1.3
                01cb5c01-c5c8-423d-bccc-5ab816c7c5fe

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                public health,Chiroptera,epidemiological surveillance,Lyssavirus,zoonoses,quirópteros,salud pública,vigilancia epidemiológica,zoonosis

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