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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • European countries have faced numerous emerging and re-emerging animal and zoonotic diseases.
  • Rapid laboratory diagnostics are essential for controlling and eradicating these diseases.
  • Preparedness and efficient response are vital, even in peacetime, due to socio-economic and health impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for identifying diagnostic gaps in animal and zoonotic diseases.
  • To prioritize the implementation of diagnostic assays for effective disease management.
  • To enhance national preparedness and responsiveness to disease outbreaks.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a prioritization exercise listing 29 high-risk epizootic and exotic diseases in Belgium.
  • Employed knowledge mapping to visualize and identify diagnostic procedure gaps for various epidemiological scenarios.
  • Conducted an overview of national and international diagnostic capabilities, including laboratories, kit providers, scientific literature, and international guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Knowledge mapping proved effective in identifying diagnostic gaps for prioritized diseases.
  • The study provided insights into alternative diagnostic approaches for better preparedness.
  • An overview of existing diagnostic capabilities and published assays was compiled.

Conclusions:

  • Knowledge mapping is a valuable tool for identifying and addressing diagnostic deficiencies.
  • This approach can enhance preparedness and responsiveness to emerging and re-emerging diseases.
  • The methodology can be adapted by other countries to improve collaboration and diagnostic capabilities.