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Claire Tucker1, Anna Fagre1, George Wittemyer2
1Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States.
Frontiers in Microbiology
|October 25, 2021
Summary
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease that impacted global protein availability. Its spread offers lessons for preventing future pandemics like COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- African Swine Fever (ASF) emerged in China in 2018, causing a significant epidemic in domestic pigs.
- The highly contagious ASF virus, lacking an effective vaccine, spread rapidly, impacting regional protein availability.
- The ASF epidemic emerged in the same region prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the origins, spread, and impacts of the ASF epidemic in livestock.
- To explore parallels between ASF and COVID-19 emergence and potential contributions.
- To suggest intervention strategies for global health crises using a cost-benefit approach.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological data and scientific literature on African Swine Fever.
- Comparative analysis of disease spread patterns and impacts.
- Speculative analysis of pandemic interconnections and public health infrastructure.
Main Results:
- ASF caused substantial disruption to protein availability in affected regions.
- The ASF epidemic highlighted vulnerabilities in global food security and public health preparedness.
- Parallels were drawn between ASF and COVID-19, suggesting potential links and shared risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Addressing global health crises requires substantive changes in threat response and preparedness.
- A One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health, is crucial.
- Investing in surveillance infrastructure and proactive strategies is essential for mitigating future catastrophes.
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