Sabir Hussain - A review on Diversity and Distribution of zoonotic Babesiosis and Theileriosis
Channel: Vector-Borne Pathogens in Greater Bay Area
Date: 06/04/2022

Abstract

Zoonotic babesiosis and theileriosis poses a serious health risk in many parts of the world. Its emergence in Asia is thus a cause for significant concern, demanding that appropriate control measures are implemented to suppress its spread in this region. Several studies have been carried out over the last five decades; however, comprehensive information in this region regarding the diversity and distribution of babesia and theileria is lacking. Therefore, keeping in mind the economic importance of babesiosis and theileriosis, we have systematically reviewed the current knowledge about babesia and Theileria spp. diversity and distribution affecting cattle, water buffaloes, goats and sheep. This is the first review to report zoonotic babesiosis in humans and animals in Asia and theileria spp, highlighting concerns for future public health in this region. Further investigations of zoonotic species of Babesia and Theileria in animal populations are required to confirm the actual zoonotic threat of babesiosis in Asia, as well as its possible transmission route.

Speaker Bio

Dr Sabir Hussain has completed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore Pakistan. He is accredited as Registered Veterinary Practitioner from Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. He did his MPhil in the discipline of Epidemiology and Public Health from the Same university. Currently, he is doing PhD in the discipline of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong. He has published 13 research articles in various peer-reviewed journals with City U affiliations. He has achieved an Outstanding Academic Award in the 1year based on his annual progress report. Moreover, he has presented 15 international conferences papers. Today, he would like to discuss "A review on Diversity and Distribution of Zoonotic Babesiosis and Theileriosis, their Vectors in Ruminants from Asia".

Session Chair: Syed Saad Ul Hassan Bukhari