Abstract
Introduction: Brazilian spotted fever (BSF), a lethal tick-borne Rickettsioses (2000-2018 >600 human deaths) involving synanthropic capybara as host. Methods: We introduced an alternative to mitigate human-capybara conflicts and epidemiologic concerns of BSF. Complex aspects like transmission dynamics, risk areas, host mobility, and birth rate control, were considered to develop a prevention strategy using an anti-GnRH vaccine. Results: The propositioned immunocontraceptive potentially remove and prevent the spread of BSF from endemic areas. Conclusions: We propose the anti-GnRH vaccine as a BSF prevention strategy based on these favorable results.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e20190156 |
| Journal | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical |
| Volume | 52 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Amblyomma sculptum
- Anti-GnRH
- GonaCon
- Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Immunocontraception
- Rickettsia
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