One Health Publications

Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Public Health Challenge Requiring a Global One Health Strategy

February 20, 2013

INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE of the National Academies (USA)– Published February 7, 2013   Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Public Health Challenge Requiring a Global One Health Strategy Download PDF - 143 KB http://iom.edu/Global/Perspectives/2013/AntimicrobialResistance.aspx?utm_medium=etmail&utm_source=InstituteofMedicine&utm_campaign=02.07.13+Perspective+Alert&utm_content=ForumonMicrobialThreats&utm_term=Unknown   Provided by:   Gregory C. Gray, MD, MPH, FIDSA Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental and Global Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions Professor, Infectious Diseases and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine Director, Global Pathogens Laboratory University of Florida Gainesville, FL (USA) Email: gcgray@phhp.ufl.edu   Dr. Gray is a member of the One Health Initiative team’s Honorary Advisory Board http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/advBoard.php.

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Breitschwerdt EB, Sontakke S, Hopkins S. Neurological Manifestations of Bartonellosis in Immunocompetent Patients: A composite of reports from 2005-2012. J Neuroparasitol . 3: 15 pages, 2012

February 15, 2013

Important “One Health in Action”... a veterinarian, medical microbiologist and physician working collaboratively on zoonotic disease pathogen   Neurological Manifestations of Bartonellosis in Immunocompetent Patients: A composite of reports from 2005-2012 Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM1, Sushama Sontakke, PhD1,2, Sarah E. Hopkins, MD3 1Intracellular Pathogens Research Laboratory, Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC 27607, USA 2Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA 3Department of Neurology, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA     Abstract: In recent years, an increasing number of Bartonella species have been identified as zoonotic pathogens, transmitted by animal bites, scratches or by arthropods. Although historically the term bartonellosis was attributed to infections with Bartonella bacilliformis, transmitted by sandflies in the Peruvian Andes, a more inclusive medical use of this term now includes infections caused by any Bartonella sp., anywhere in the world. Potentially, because Bartonella spp. can infect erythrocytes, endothelial cells and various macrophage-type cells, including brain derived dendritic cells in vitro, the clinical and pathological manifestations of bartonellosis appear to be very diverse. The purpose of this review is to focus attention on neurological bartonellosis cases reported in immunocompetent patients since 2005.  Among these patients, disease course has varied substantially in length and severity, including one fatal case of encephalitis in a child.  Based upon the evolving literature, a high clinical index of suspicion is warranted. Comment from the first author:  The genus Bartonella provides an important contemporary example of One Health in action (i.e. physicians, veterinarians and disease ecologists working together). The primary motivations for this review were to emphasize the expanding number of arthropod vectors, wild and domestic animal reservoirs and growing number of named Bartonella species that have induceddocumented human infections in recent years. In addition, this review will hopefully help physicians, public health officials and veterinarians to stop equating infection with a Bartonella species to historical Cat Scratch Disease, but to start considering the possibility that a much more complex environmental and medical scenario might be contributing to diverse neurological disease presentations in neurobartonellosis patients throughout the world. Note: Dr. Breitschwerdt, a veterinarian, is a prominent vector borne infectious diseases researcher and recognized One Health Supporter/Advocate; Dr. Sontakke is a medical microbiologist who has previously collaborated with Dr. Breitschwerdt on studies related to bartonellosis; and Dr. Hopkins, a physician, is a pediatric neurologist, who has managed a patient with neurobartonellosis identified in Dr. Breitschwerdt’s research laboratory. SEE ATTACHMENT to read complete open-access article: Reference Citation: Breitschwerdt EB, Sontakke S, Hopkins S. Neurological Manifestations of Bartonellosis in Immunocompetent Patients: A composite of reports from 2005-2012. J Neuroparasitol . 3: 15 pages, 2012  doi:10.4303/jnp/235640

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February 13, 2013

University of Minnesota  – Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS)   One Health in Action – Compelling Stories!   Please see: http://www.cahfs.umn.edu/appliedresearch/globalohimplement/CompellingStories/index.htm   Provided by:   Jamie K. Umber, DVM, MPH, DACVPMSenior Veterinary Epidemiologist Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) Fellow, Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership (GIFSL) Adjunct Assistant Professor, Veterinary Population Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine University of Minnesota (USA)Office: 612-625-2673Email: umber@umn.edu   Web: www.cidrap.umn.edu            www.cahfs.umn.edu   Dr. Umber is a recognized One Health Supporter/Advocate.

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February 11, 2013

The importance of a ‘One Health’ approach recognized by:   Dynamic Drivers of Disease in Africa Institute of Development Studies: Zoonoses – From Panic to Planning –  ISSUE 02 • JANUARY 2013   See: www.driversofdisease.org or http://steps-centre.org/wpsite/wp-content/uploads/ZoonosesRapidResponseBriefing_jan_2013.pdf   Graciously provided by:   Naomi Marks Communications Officer Dynamic Drivers of Disease in Africa Consortium STEPS Centre Twitter: @DDDAC_org Sign up to our newsletter Tel: +44 (0) 1273 915606  

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Issues in the Development of a Research and Education Framework for One Health

February 8, 2013

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal: Volume 19, Number 3—March 2013 Conference Summary Issues in the Development of a Research and Education Framework for One Health Gargano LM, Gallagher PF, Barrett M, Howell K, Wolfe C, Woods C, et al. Issues in the development of a research and education framework for One Health [conference summary]. Emerg Infect Dis [Internet]. 2013 Mar [date cited]. http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1903.121103 Emerging vectorborne and zoonotic diseases and public health consequences of environmental degradation have led to calls for One Health approaches that integrate public, animal, and environmental health perspectives and expertise (1,2). Recognizing the need to focus on One Health issues and priorities, the Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence for Emerging Infections and Biodefense (www.serceb.org ) convened a conference January 30–31, 2012, to discuss development of a research and education framework for One Health. ... Please read more: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/3/12-1103_article.htm  

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February 6, 2013

February 1, 2013 DAI’s Marguerite Pappaioanou Leads One Health Discussion at Bangkok Conference In recent years tens of thousands of people have died—including more than 18,000 in the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic—of disease born from the interaction of people, animals, and ecosystems. Outbreaks of swine flu, avian flu, and other zoonotic diseases could be stopped if authorities cooperated across borders and other barriers, DAI’s Dr. Marguerite Pappaioanou told an audience January 31 at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference, which runs through February 2, has drawn more than 1,200 health and industry professionals addressing infectious disease. ... Please read complete article at: http://dai.com/news-publications/news/dais-marguerite-pappaioanou-leads-one-health-discussion-bangkok-conference?utm_source=twitter&utm_term=news   Note: Dr. Pappaioanou is a widely recognized supporter/advocate and international leader in the One Health movement.

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Summary of the Promoting Global Solidarity of One Health Approaches side meeting that was held in Thailand earlier this week prior to the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2013

February 2, 2013

Received by One Health Initiative website February 2, 2013   Hello partners in One Health,   Please find attached a summary of the Promoting Global Solidarity of One Health Approaches side meeting that was held in Thailand earlier this week prior to the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2013.  For both meeting participants and partners unable to attend, we hope you find this newsletter style format an enjoyable way to recall or learn of and share the key outcomes from the meeting.   In the spirit of One Health, we thank you all for your contributions and continued collaborations!    Best regards,   Will Hueston, DVM, PhD Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Systems LeadershipProfessor, College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Public HealthUniversity of Minnesota (USA)Phone: 612-625-5900Email: huest001@umn.edu     Jamie K. Umber, DVM, MPH, DACVPMSenior Veterinary Epidemiologist Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) Fellow, Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership (GIFSL) Adjunct Assistant Professor, Veterinary Population Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine University of Minnesota (USA)Office: 612-625-2673Email: umber@umn.edu   Web: www.cidrap.umn.edu            www.cahfs.umn.edu   Note: Drs. Hueston and Umber are recognized, prominent leaders in the One Health movement.

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Experts call for One Health approach to tackling zoonotic diseases

January 30, 2013

AgHealth One Health Archived Posts from this Category   29 January 2013 Experts call for One Health approach to tackling zoonotic diseases Posted by Tezira Lore under A4NH, Livestock, One Health, Zoonotic Diseases | Tags: disease control, ecohealth | http://aghealth.wordpress.com/category/one-health/

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A One Health publication…Transboundary Animal Diseases and International Trade

January 25, 2013

A One Health publication...   Transboundary Animal Diseases and International Trade   Andrés Cartín-Rojas, DVM   Cartín-Rojas, A. 2012. Transboundary animal diseases and international trade. In: International Trade from Economic and Policy Perspective. Vito Bobek, ed. InTech press. Zabreb, Croatia. Capitulo 7, Páginas 143-167. (ISBN) 979-953-307-940-9.    Dr. Cartin-Rojas is a longstanding One Health supporter/advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php  

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Veterinary Biologics Training Program Scheduled for May, 2013

January 22, 2013

PRESS RELEASE_ January 17, 2013   Veterinary Biologics Training Program Scheduled for May, 2013 (USA)   Contact: Connie Scovin, Development Coordinator, Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics (IICAB) cscovin@iastate.edu   Ames, IA - The Veterinary Biologics Training Program is held annually for professionals in veterinary vaccine and diagnostic test development and regulatory agencies. This course provides an overview of the scientific principles of immunology and vaccinology; and the USDA regulatory process for assuring the purity, safety, potency and efficacy of veterinary biologics.   Enrollment is now open for the 2013 Program which begins May 14, 2013 in Ames, Iowa USA.   Now in its 18th year, the Veterinary Biologics Training Program has been attended by nearly 1800 individuals, including more than 500 attendees from 84 countries. . The course is co-sponsored by the Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics (IICAB); the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB); and the Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine.   Program Topics Block 1: Basic Veterinary Immunology and Principles of Vaccination, May 14-17, 2013James A. Roth, DVM, PhD, DACVM, an award winning instructor, teaches this course which serves as either a solid introduction or refresher in the mechanisms of resistance to infectious diseases and vaccination. Block 2: Procedures for Ensuring Vaccine Safety and Efficacy, May 19-23, 2013Regulatory officials from the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Center for Veterinary Biologics review the requirements and processes for licensing/registration and testing of veterinary biological products. Officials also review the inspection and compliance process for production, release and post-marketing surveillance of veterinary biological products covered under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. This is the only event where officials present this entire set of sessions in one location.   Registration is accepted for the entire Program, for each Block, or on a daily basis.  Registrations are due by March 1, 2013.  Late applications will be considered pending availability of space.   Visit the website for more information regarding itinerary, registration fees/deadlines and forms, housing for international participants, meals, transportation, and lodging: http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/IICAB/meetings/may2013.php   Please note that Block 1 is also available as an online course. Individuals and groups can take this course at their own pace without travel expense and time away from the office. Click here to preview the online lectures and to register for the online course.  http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Immunology/   Provided by: Connie Scovin Development Coordinator Center for Food Security and Public Health Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine 2160 College of Veterinary Medicine Ames, Iowa 50011 (USA) Tel. 860.355.8599 Mobile 203.219.1689 Email cscovin@iastate.edu

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Reminder of an excellent One Health Program and Outstanding Educator in New Zealand

January 17, 2013

Reminder of an excellent One Health Program and Outstanding Educator in New Zealand   Please see http://www.onehealth.org.nz/ or attachment.   Joanna McKenzie, PhD, MPVM, MANZCVS, BVSc Massey University One Health Project Activity Coordinator – EpiCentre http://www.onehealth.org.nz/   Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences    1 Burnside Road, R.D. 2, Papakura 2582, New Zealand      J.S.McKenzie@massey.ac.nz     Dr. McKenzie, a veterinarian, is a recognized longstanding One Health supporter/advocate.

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One Health: perspectives on ethical issues and evidence from animal experiments

January 16, 2013

  EMHJ • Vol. 18 No. 11 • 2012 Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, La Revue de Santé de la Méditerranée orientale   One Health: perspectives on ethical issues and evidence from animal experiments   G.V. Asokan,1 Z. Fedorowicz,2 P. Tharyan 3 and A. Vanitha 4 1Public Health Programme, College of Health Sciences; 2Bahrain Branch of UK Cochrane Centre, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain (Correspondence to *G.V. Asokan: agv@health.gov.bh). 3South Asian Cochrane Centre and Network, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. 4American Mission Hospital, Manama, Bahrain.   NOTE: *G.V. Asokan, BVSc, MSc, MACE             Head, Public Health Program             Allied Health Division             College of Health Sciences             University of Bahrain             Kingdom of Bahrain             Tel: 17285421, Extn: 5421 Dr. Asokan, a veterinarian, is a recognized One Health supporter/advocate.   Please see attachment.

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Conversations with the Colleges Pioneers in One Health

January 11, 2013

University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Conversations with the Colleges Pioneers in One Health “In late 2012, Profiles Online interviewed five of the College of Veterinary Medicines pioneers in One Health about how they define One Health, One Healths origins, their own work in One Health, and how the One Health concept has changed veterinary medicine and human medicine. ... “ Read more: http://www.cvm.umn.edu/ProfilesOnline/onehealth/home.html and http://www.cvm.umn.edu/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/documents/asset/cvm_asset_420620.pdf   Graciously provided by: Trevor R. Ames, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dean, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Ames is a recognized leader and supporter of One Health.

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A Quantitative and Novel Approach to the Prioritization of Zoonotic Diseases in North America: A Public Perspective

January 7, 2013

PLOS ONE | www.plosone.org 1 November 2012 | Volume 7 | Issue 11 | e48519   A Quantitative and Novel Approach to the Prioritization of Zoonotic Diseases in North America: A Public Perspective Victoria Ng*, Jan M. Sargeant Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada   Citation: Ng V, Sargeant JM (2012) A Quantitative and Novel Approach to the Prioritization of Zoonotic Diseases in North America: A Public Perspective. PLoS ONE 7(11): e48519. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0048519   “Conclusions/Significance: This was the first study to describe a systematic and quantitative approach to the prioritization of zoonoses in North America involving public participants. We found individuals with no prior knowledge or experience in prioritizing zoonoses were capable of producing meaningful results using CA as a novel quantitative approach to prioritization. More similarities than differences were observed between countries suggesting general agreement in disease prioritization between Canadians and Americans. We demonstrate CA as a potential tool for the prioritization of zoonoses; other prioritization exercises may also consider this approach. ... “   Read more: See attachment.     PLoS ONE | www.plosone.org 1 January 2013 | Volume 7 | Issue 1 | e29752   A Stakeholder-Informed Approach to the Identification of Criteria for the Prioritization of Zoonoses in Canada   Victoria Ng, Jan M. Sargeant   Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, and Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada   Citation: Ng V, Sargeant JM (2012) A Stakeholder-Informed Approach to the Identification of Criteria for the Prioritization of Zoonoses in Canada. PLoS ONE 7(1): e29752. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0029752   “Conclusions/Significance: This was the first study to describe a mixed semi-quantitative and qualitative approach to deriving criteria for disease prioritization. This was also the first study to involve the opinion of the general public regarding disease prioritization. The number of criteria identified highlights the difficulty in prioritizing zoonotic diseases. The method presented in this paper has formulated a comprehensive list of criteria that can be used to inform future disease prioritization studies. ... “   Read more: See http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/NgandSargeant(2012).pdf

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January 1, 2013

  North American Veterinary Conference’s *Clinicians Brief Journal (USA) Features One Health Initiative Capsules   January 2013 issue – Please see attached PDF and the PDF link below:   http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/CBJan13InfectiousDZWeeseJS.pdf     *Clinician’s Brief, the official Journal of the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC), adopted support and advocacy of the One Health concept in its October 2011 issue.     The NAVC http://www.navc.com/ conducts a prominent and outstanding yearly meeting in Orlando, Florida (USA), January 19-23, 2013.  It is one of the largest veterinary medical continuing education events in the world.  A focus is maintained “on a single goal—providing high quality, practical information to every member of the veterinary [medical] professional team.”    The One Health Initiative team believes Clinician’s Brief to be the only peer reviewed small animal medicine/surgery journal in the world to have adopted and implemented a significant identifiable One Health oriented section (One Health Initiative Capsules) in their monthly publication issues.   Provided exclusively to One Health Initiative website by:                  Michelle N. Munkres, Editorial Director and Indu Mani, DVM, DSc, Editor                NAVC Clinician’s Brief                http://www.cliniciansbrief.com/                Educational Concepts, LLC                2021 S. Lewis Avenue #760                Tulsa, OK 74104                T: (918) 710-4610                F: (918) 749-1987

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December 28, 2012

 Enhancing Family Health Connections in Clinical Practice – A One Health Approach [Canada] Erin Leonard, DVM PhD(c)1 and David Fisman, MD MPH FRCPC2   1Veterinary Epidemiologist, Public Health Agency of Canada; and 2Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto Family Medicine Forum, Toronto ON November 15, 2012   French translation Courtesy of David N. Fisman, MD, MPH: http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/FMFpresentationdffrancais.pdf

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*Clinicians Brief Journal (USA) Features One Health Initiative Capsules

December 24, 2012

North American Veterinary Conference’s *Clinicians Brief Journal (USA) Features One Health Initiative Capsules   December 2012 issue – Please see attached PDF and the PDF links below:    http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/CB-OHIDecember2012.pdf   http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/CB-OHICryptococcosis2012.pdf   *Clinician’s Brief, the official Journal of the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC), adopted support and advocacy of the One Health concept in its October 2011 issue.  The NAVC http://www.navc.com/ conducts a prominent and outstanding yearly meeting in Orlando, Florida (USA).  It is one of the largest veterinary medical continuing education events in the world.  A focus is maintained “on a single goal—providing high quality, practical information to every member of the veterinary [medical] professional team.”    The One Health Initiative team believes Clinician’s Brief to be the only peer reviewed small animal medicine/surgery journal in the world to have adopted and implemented a significant identifiable One Health oriented section (One Health Initiative Capsules) in their monthly publication issues.   Provided exclusively to One Health Initiative website by:   Michelle N. Munkres, Editorial Director and Indu Mani, DVM, DSc, Editor NAVC Clinician’s Brief http://www.cliniciansbrief.com/ Educational Concepts, LLC 2021 S. Lewis Avenue #760 Tulsa, OK 74104 T: (918) 710-4610 F: (918) 749-1987  

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Antibiotics Arent Always the Answer

December 21, 2012

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... Antibiotics Arent Always the Answer Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, most sore throats and bronchitis, and some ear infections. Unneeded antibiotics may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections. Symptom relief might be the best treatment option. Dangers of Antibiotic Resistance ... Read more: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/GetSmart/

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Educating, supporting, pet carers and vets on the treatment of resistant bacteria

December 16, 2012

The Bella Moss Foundation Educating, supporting, pet carers and vets on the treatment of resistant bacteria http://www.thebellamossfoundation.com/

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Coughs and sneezes, bats, birds, pigs and you

December 14, 2012

Coughs and sneezes, bats, birds, pigs and you   By Jack Woodall, PhD   Dr. Jack Woodall is a member of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team: Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP ▪ Bruce Kaplan, DVM ▪ Thomas P. Monath, MD ▪ Jack Woodall, PhD ▪ Lisa A. Conti, DVM, MPH.  He is a Co-founder and Associate Editor of ProMED-mail and contents manager of the One Health Initiative website’s ProMED Outbreak Reports page http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/promed.php   Posted on One Health Initiative website December 14, 2012   Please see attachment.

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