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Arboviruses emerging in Brazil: challenges for clinic and implications for public health

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Title
Arboviruses emerging in Brazil: challenges for clinic and implications for public health
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Revista de Saúde Pública, April 2017
DOI 10.1590/s1518-8787.2017051006889
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Maria Rita Donalisio, André Ricardo Ribas Freitas, Andrea Paula Bruno Von Zuben

Abstract

Arboviruses have been emerging in different parts of the world due to genetic changes in the virus, alteration of the host and vector population dynamics, or because of anthropogenic environmental factors. These viruses' capacity for adaptation is notable, as well as the likelihood of their emergence and establishment in new geographic areas. In Brazilian epidemiologic scenario, the most common arboviruses are DENV, CHIKV, and ZIKV, although others may spread in the country. Little is yet known of the impact of viral co-circulation, which would theoretically result in more intense viremia or other immunological alterations that could trigger autoimmune diseases, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome. The impact on morbidity and mortality intensifies as extensive epidemics lead to a high number of affected individuals, severe cases, and implications for health services, mainly due to the absence of treatment, vaccines, and effective prevention and control measures. RESUMO Notifica-se a emergência de arboviroses em diferentes regiões do planeta em decorrência de mudanças genéticas no vírus, alteração da dinâmica populacional de hospedeiros e vetores ou por fatores ambientais de origem antropogênica. É notável a capacidade de adaptação desses vírus e a possibilidade de emergirem e se estabelecerem em novas áreas geográficas. No contexto epidemiológico brasileiro, os arbovírus de maior circulação são DENV, CHIKV e ZIKV, embora existam outros com potencial de disseminação no País. O impacto da cocirculação viral ainda é pouco conhecido, a qual teoricamente resultaria em viremias mais intensas ou outras alterações imunológicas que poderiam ser o gatilho para doenças autoimunes, como a síndrome de Guillain-Barré. O impacto na morbidade e mortalidade se intensifica à medida que extensas epidemias pressupõem grande número de indivíduos acometidos, casos graves e implicações sobre os serviços de saúde, principalmente diante da ausência de tratamento, vacinas e medidas efetivas de prevenção e controle.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
United Kingdom 1 <1%
Brazil 1 <1%
Unknown 475 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Bachelor 99 21%
Student > Master 80 17%
Researcher 36 8%
Student > Doctoral Student 32 7%
Student > Postgraduate 24 5%
Other 56 12%
Unknown 150 31%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 70 15%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 57 12%
Medicine and Dentistry 57 12%
Immunology and Microbiology 27 6%
Nursing and Health Professions 26 5%
Other 63 13%
Unknown 177 37%
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#17,289,387
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