Metal nanoparticles: a promising treatment for viral and arboviral infections

K Maduray, R Parboosing - Biological Trace Element Research, 2021 - Springer
Globally, viral diseases continue to pose a significant threat to public health. Recent
outbreaks, such as influenza, coronavirus, Ebola, and dengue, have emphasized the urgent …

Paving the way for human vaccination against Rift Valley fever virus: A systematic literature review of RVFV epidemiology from 1999 to 2021

KN Gerken, AD LaBeaud, H Mandi… - PLoS neglected …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a lethal threat to humans and livestock in many
parts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean. This systematic review's …

Systematic review of important viral diseases in Africa in light of the 'one health'concept

RP Chauhan, ZG Dessie, A Noreddin, ME El Zowalaty - Pathogens, 2020 - mdpi.com
Emerging and re-emerging viral diseases are of great public health concern. The recent
emergence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) related coronavirus (SARS-CoV …

The increasing threat of Rift Valley fever virus globalization: strategic guidance for protection and preparation

S Gibson, LE Noronha, H Tubbs… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV)(Bunyavirales: Phlebovirus) is a prominent vector-borne
zoonotic disease threat to global agriculture and public health. Risks of introduction into …

[HTML][HTML] Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of selected zoonotic viral hemorrhagic fevers in Tanzania

S Rugarabamu, GO Mwanyika, SF Rumisha… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective To determine the seroprevalence of selected zoonotic viral haemorrhagic fevers
(VHFs) and their associated risk factors in Tanzania. Methods Blood samples were collected …

Zoonotic disease preparedness in sub-Saharan African countries

L Elton, N Haider, R Kock, MJ Thomason, J Tembo… - One Health …, 2021 - Springer
Background The emergence of high consequence pathogens such as Ebola and SARS-
CoV-2, along with the continued burden of neglected diseases such as rabies, has …

Patterns of Rift Valley fever virus seropositivity in domestic ruminants in central South Africa four years after a large outbreak

YB Ngoshe, A Avenant, MK Rostal, WB Karesh… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis showing complex epidemiological
patterns that are poorly understood in South Africa. Large outbreaks occur in the central …

Zoonotic Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

J Ateudjieu, JN Siewe Fodjo, C Ambomatei… - Zoonotic …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Zoonotic diseases are those that contaminate humans as a result of direct
contact with animals. These are increasingly being reported in the African continent, but …

Rift Valley fever: Important considerations for risk mitigation and future outbreaks

EN Grossi-Soyster, AD LaBeaud - Tropical medicine and infectious …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a zoonotic phlebovirus of the Phenuiviridae family with great
opportunity for emergence in previously unaffected regions, despite its current geographical …

Rift Valley fever virus exposure amongst farmers, farm workers, and veterinary professionals in central South Africa

V Msimang, PN Thompson, P Jansen van Vuren… - Viruses, 2019 - mdpi.com
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a re-emerging arboviral disease of public health and veterinary
importance in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Major RVF epidemics were documented in …