Operational Risk Assessment Tool for Evaluating Leishmania infantum Introduction and Establishment in the United States through Dog Importation 1

David R Marquez; Anne Straily; Keeve Nachman; Douglas E Norris; Meghan F Davis; Christine A Petersen

doi:10.3201/eid3012.231084

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Operational Risk Assessment Tool for Evaluating Leishmania infantum Introduction and Establishment in the United States through Dog Importation 1

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Operational Risk Assessment Tool for Evaluating Leishmania infantum Introduction and Establishment in the United States through Dog Importation 1

David R Marquez, Anne Straily, Keeve Nachman, Douglas E Norris, Meghan F Davis and Christine A Petersen

Emerging infectious diseases, Vol.30(12), pp.1-14

12/2024

DOI: 10.3201/eid3012.231084

PMCID: PMC11616669

PMID: 39592889

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Abstract

International pet travel and commercial operations have increased animal disease importation risks, including for Leishmania infantum, a deadly parasite of humans and domestic dogs. Collaborating as an interdisciplinary working group, we developed an operational tool for veterinary and public health practitioners to assess and manage L. infantum risk in dogs imported to the United States. Overall risk varies by dog, human, and geographic factors but could be high without proper controls. We determined dog risk management strategies should include application of sand fly insecticides and repellents, sterilization, and treatment. US public health authorities can use a One Health approach to manage L. infantum importation risks via infected dogs.

Animals

Dog Diseases - epidemiology

Dog Diseases - parasitology

Dog Diseases - transmission

Dogs

Humans

Leishmania infantum - isolation & purification

Leishmaniasis, Visceral - epidemiology

Leishmaniasis, Visceral - transmission

Leishmaniasis, Visceral - veterinary

Risk Assessment - methods

United States - epidemiology

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Title: Subtitle: Operational Risk Assessment Tool for Evaluating Leishmania infantum Introduction and Establishment in the United States through Dog Importation 1
Creators: David R Marquez - Johns Hopkins University
Anne Straily - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Keeve Nachman - Johns Hopkins University
Douglas E Norris - Johns Hopkins University
Meghan F Davis - Johns Hopkins University
Christine A Petersen - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Emerging infectious diseases, Vol.30(12), pp.1-14
DOI: 10.3201/eid3012.231084
PMID: 39592889
PMCID: PMC11616669
NLM abbreviation: Emerg Infect Dis
ISSN: 1080-6040
eISSN: 1080-6059
Publisher: CENTERS DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
Language: English
Date published: 12/2024
Academic Unit: Epidemiology
Record Identifier: 9984754060202771

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