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Asadi M, Khajehzadeh Yavari Z, Amiri M. Major Infectious Diseases of Camelids: Bacterial and Viral Threats within the One Health Framework. Zoonosis 2023; 3 (4)
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Camels are resilient animals well adapted to harsh climatic conditions, playing a vital role in livestock production, food security, and the livelihoods of communities living in arid regions. However, they are also susceptible to a wide range of bacterial and viral diseases, which not only reduce animal productivity but also pose significant zoonotic risks.
Among bacterial diseases, brucellosis is the most important zoonosis, associated with infertility, abortion, reduced milk production, and environmental contamination. Pasteurellosis, caused by Pasteurella multocida, is a major cause of pneumonia in camels, often occurring under stressful conditions. Tuberculosis leads to chronic weight loss and respiratory symptoms, with the potential for transmission to humans. Anthrax is another serious threat due to sudden death and the persistence of spores in the environment.
Among viral diseases, rabies is invariably fatal, presenting with neurological signs and aggression. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is of particular concern, as camels serve as the main reservoir and a potential source of human infection. Camel pox, characterized by fever and skin lesions, causes severe reductions in productivity. Emerging diseases such as Rift Valley fever and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever are of great epidemiological significance due to their zoonotic potential and high mortality rates. Foot-and-mouth disease, although milder in camels, is noteworthy because of its highly contagious nature.
This review article highlights the most important infectious diseases of camels, focusing on their clinical features, epidemiological significance, and preventive strategies within the framework of the One Health approach.
Among bacterial diseases, brucellosis is the most important zoonosis, associated with infertility, abortion, reduced milk production, and environmental contamination. Pasteurellosis, caused by Pasteurella multocida, is a major cause of pneumonia in camels, often occurring under stressful conditions. Tuberculosis leads to chronic weight loss and respiratory symptoms, with the potential for transmission to humans. Anthrax is another serious threat due to sudden death and the persistence of spores in the environment.
Among viral diseases, rabies is invariably fatal, presenting with neurological signs and aggression. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is of particular concern, as camels serve as the main reservoir and a potential source of human infection. Camel pox, characterized by fever and skin lesions, causes severe reductions in productivity. Emerging diseases such as Rift Valley fever and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever are of great epidemiological significance due to their zoonotic potential and high mortality rates. Foot-and-mouth disease, although milder in camels, is noteworthy because of its highly contagious nature.
This review article highlights the most important infectious diseases of camels, focusing on their clinical features, epidemiological significance, and preventive strategies within the framework of the One Health approach.
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