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Asadi M, Khajehzadeh Yavari Z, Amiri M. Major Bacterial and Viral Infectious Diseases of Camelids Within the One Health Framework. Zoonosis 2023; 3 (4) :12-25
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman & Mashhad Branch, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization , mohadeseamiri1990@gmail.com
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Camels are highly resilient animals adapted to harsh climatic conditions and play an important role in livestock production, food security, and the livelihoods of populations in arid and semi-arid regions. Despite their adaptability, camels are susceptible to a wide range of infectious diseases that negatively affect productivity and pose significant zoonotic risks to human health. Among bacterial diseases, brucellosis is the most important zoonosis, leading to infertility, abortion, reduced milk production, and environmental contamination. Pasteurellosis, caused by Pasteurella multocida, is a major cause of pneumonia in camels, particularly under stressful environmental or management conditions. Tuberculosis results in chronic weight loss and respiratory signs and has the potential for transmission to humans. Anthrax represents another serious threat due to sudden death and the long-term persistence of spores in the environment. Among viral diseases, rabies is invariably fatal and characterized by neurological signs and aggressive behavior. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is of particular concern because camels serve as the primary reservoir and a source of human infection. Camel pox causes fever and skin lesions, leading to marked reductions in productivity. Emerging viral diseases such as Rift Valley fever and Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever are of major epidemiological importance due to their zoonotic potential and high mortality rates. Foot-and-mouth disease, although generally mild in camels, remains significant because of its highly contagious nature. This review highlights the major infectious diseases of camels, emphasizing their clinical features, epidemiological importance, and preventive strategies within the One Health framework.
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Veterinary microbiology
Received: 2025/10/1 | Accepted: 2025/10/14 | Published: 2025/12/26
Received: 2025/10/1 | Accepted: 2025/10/14 | Published: 2025/12/26
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