Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023
Since its first report in Brazil in 1999, outbreaks of exanthematous diseases caused by vaccinia virus (VACV) have been a recurring concern, particularly impacting rural regions. Minas Gerais (MG) State, Brazil, has emerged as the epicenter of bovine vaccinia (BV) outbreaks. This study presents a co...
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| author | Pedro H. B. e Silva Maycon D. de Oliveira Iara M. de Almeida Iago J. S. Domingos Ana G. Stoffella-Dutra Galileu Barbosa Costa Jaqueline S. de Oliveira Felipe C. M. Iani Márcio R. de Castro Jonatas S. Abrahão Erna G. Kroon Giliane de S. Trindade |
| author_facet | Pedro H. B. e Silva Maycon D. de Oliveira Iara M. de Almeida Iago J. S. Domingos Ana G. Stoffella-Dutra Galileu Barbosa Costa Jaqueline S. de Oliveira Felipe C. M. Iani Márcio R. de Castro Jonatas S. Abrahão Erna G. Kroon Giliane de S. Trindade |
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| description | Since its first report in Brazil in 1999, outbreaks of exanthematous diseases caused by vaccinia virus (VACV) have been a recurring concern, particularly impacting rural regions. Minas Gerais (MG) State, Brazil, has emerged as the epicenter of bovine vaccinia (BV) outbreaks. This study presents a comprehensive overview of VACV circulation in MG State over the past two decades, examining the occurrence and distribution of poxvirus cases and outbreaks and the demographic characteristics of affected populations. Analysis of secondary databases from 2000 to 2023 revealed VACV circulation in at least 149 municipalities, particularly expanding in dairy regions. The study underscores BV as an occupational disease, predominantly affecting rural men involved in dairy cattle activities. Laboratory findings indicate high levels of anti-OPXV antibodies in most individuals, with some showing acute infections confirmed by qPCR testing. This analysis informs public health policies, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance of and preventive measures for dairy farming communities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0f7ede4270234db2b5295369a450a1d72025-01-24T13:52:17ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152024-12-011712210.3390/v17010022Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023Pedro H. B. e Silva0Maycon D. de Oliveira1Iara M. de Almeida2Iago J. S. Domingos3Ana G. Stoffella-Dutra4Galileu Barbosa Costa5Jaqueline S. de Oliveira6Felipe C. M. Iani7Márcio R. de Castro8Jonatas S. Abrahão9Erna G. Kroon10Giliane de S. Trindade11Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilFundação Ezequiel Dias, Rua Conde Pereira Carneiro, 80, Belo Horizonte 30510-010, BrazilClínica São Vicente, Avenida Japão, 309, Ipatinga 35160-118, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilInstituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilSince its first report in Brazil in 1999, outbreaks of exanthematous diseases caused by vaccinia virus (VACV) have been a recurring concern, particularly impacting rural regions. Minas Gerais (MG) State, Brazil, has emerged as the epicenter of bovine vaccinia (BV) outbreaks. This study presents a comprehensive overview of VACV circulation in MG State over the past two decades, examining the occurrence and distribution of poxvirus cases and outbreaks and the demographic characteristics of affected populations. Analysis of secondary databases from 2000 to 2023 revealed VACV circulation in at least 149 municipalities, particularly expanding in dairy regions. The study underscores BV as an occupational disease, predominantly affecting rural men involved in dairy cattle activities. Laboratory findings indicate high levels of anti-OPXV antibodies in most individuals, with some showing acute infections confirmed by qPCR testing. This analysis informs public health policies, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance of and preventive measures for dairy farming communities.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/1/22poxvirusvaccinia viruszoonosissurveillanceoccupational diseaseepidemiology |
| spellingShingle | Pedro H. B. e Silva Maycon D. de Oliveira Iara M. de Almeida Iago J. S. Domingos Ana G. Stoffella-Dutra Galileu Barbosa Costa Jaqueline S. de Oliveira Felipe C. M. Iani Márcio R. de Castro Jonatas S. Abrahão Erna G. Kroon Giliane de S. Trindade Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023 Viruses poxvirus vaccinia virus zoonosis surveillance occupational disease epidemiology |
| title | Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023 |
| title_full | Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023 |
| title_fullStr | Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023 |
| title_short | Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023 |
| title_sort | geographic distribution of vaccinia virus diagnosis and demographic aspects of affected populations minas gerais brazil 2000 2023 |
| topic | poxvirus vaccinia virus zoonosis surveillance occupational disease epidemiology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/1/22 |
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