Implementation of the One Health approach to fight arbovirus infections in the Mediterranean and Black Sea Region: Assessing integrated surveillance in Serbia, Tunisia and Georgia

Background In the Mediterranean and Black Sea Region, arbovirus infections are emerging infectious diseases. Their surveillance can benefit from one health inter-sectoral collaboration; however, no standardized methodology exists to study One Health surveillance. Methods We designed a situation analysis study to document how integration of laboratory/clinical human, animal and entomological surveillance of arboviruses was being implemented in the Region. We applied a framework designed to assess three levels of integration: policy/institutional, data collection/data analysis and dissemination. We tested the use of Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) to graphically present evidence of inter-sectoral integration. Results Serbia, Tunisia and Georgia participated in the study. West Nile Virus surveillance was analysed in Serbia and Tunisia, Crimea-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever surveillance in Georgia. Our framework enabled a standardized analysis of One Health surveillance integration, and BPMN was easily understandable and conducive to detailed discussions among different actors/institutions. In all countries, we observed integration across sectors and levels except in data collection and data analysis. Data collection was interoperable only in Georgia without integrated analysis. In all countries, surveillance was mainly oriented towards outbreak response, triggered by an index human case. Discussion The three surveillance systems we observed prove that integrated surveillance can be operationalized with a diverse spectrum of options. However, in all countries, the integrated use of data for early warning and inter-sectoral priority setting is pioneeristic. We also noted that early warning before human case occurrence is recurrently not operationally prioritized

Enhanced Arsenic Sorption by Hydrated Iron (III) Oxide-Coated Materials-Mechanism and Performances

Mechanism and performances of arsenic(III) [As(III)] and arsenic(V) [As(V)] sorption onto hydrated iron(III) oxide (HFO)-coated materials were investigated at neutral pH where arsenic occurs in both molecular and ionic forms. Arsenic sorption by HFO-coated materials was proven to be a multistage process consisting of both macropore and intraparticle diffusion. Higher mass-transfer velocities were obtained for As(III), which is attributed to the beneficial features of HFO. Equilibrium studies revealed the spontaneous and favorable nature of the arsenic sorption process. The maximum sorption capacity and the Gibbs free energy values indicated that HFO-coated materials exhibit more affinity towards As(III). The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models revealed both the chemical and physical nature of the sorption process, while the Dubinin-Radushkevich model indicated that physical sorption is a more dominant process with HFO-coated materials. Water Environ. Res., 83, 498 (2011)

Enhanced Arsenic Sorption by Hydrated Iron (III) Oxide-Coated Materials-Mechanism and Performances

Mechanism and performances of arsenic(III) [As(III)] and arsenic(V) [As(V)] sorption onto hydrated iron(III) oxide (HFO)-coated materials were investigated at neutral pH where arsenic occurs in both molecular and ionic forms. Arsenic sorption by HFO-coated materials was proven to be a multistage process consisting of both macropore and intraparticle diffusion. Higher mass-transfer velocities were obtained for As(III), which is attributed to the beneficial features of HFO. Equilibrium studies revealed the spontaneous and favorable nature of the arsenic sorption process. The maximum sorption capacity and the Gibbs free energy values indicated that HFO-coated materials exhibit more affinity towards As(III). The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models revealed both the chemical and physical nature of the sorption process, while the Dubinin-Radushkevich model indicated that physical sorption is a more dominant process with HFO-coated materials. Water Environ. Res., 83, 498 (2011)

The effect of extremely low-frequency magnetic field on motor activity of rats in the open field

Exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF, 50 Hz, 0.5 mT) for seven days did not change spontaneous motor activity of rats in the open field compared to sham-exposed animals. Pre-exposure to ELF-MF decreased locomotor and stereotypic activity induced by amphetamine (1.5 mg/kg body weight) and accordingly increased the resting time compared to sham-exposed and amphetamine-treated rats. Vertical activity (rearing) of these two groups was similar. Our results indicate that ELF-MF has different effects on some parameters of amphetamine-induced motor activity, probably due to brain region-specific effects on catecholaminergic systems responsible for movement control.nul

Different effects of adenosine A1 agonist ribavirin on amphetamine-induced total locomotor and stereotypic activities in rats

Pretreatment with a single dose of ribavirin (10, 20, and 30 mg/kg b.w., i.p.) decreased amphetamine (1.5 mg/kg b.w., i.p.)-induced total locomotor activity (distance traveled) compared to amphetamine alone, but the most significant effect was observed with 30 mg/kg dose. In contrast, total stereotypic activities (such as sniffing, self-grooming, licking, and head weaving) of these animals were unchanged. These findings demonstrate the ability of ribavirin to modulate in a different way central regulation of locomotor and stereotypic activities that in the future could have a practical application in target therapy of some movement disorders.nul

Different effects of adenosine A1 agonist ribavirin on amphetamine-induced total locomotor and stereotypic activities in rats

Pretreatment with a single dose of ribavirin (10, 20, and 30 mg/kg b.w., i.p.) decreased amphetamine (1.5 mg/kg b.w., i.p.)-induced total locomotor activity (distance traveled) compared to amphetamine alone, but the most significant effect was observed with 30 mg/kg dose. In contrast, total stereotypic activities (such as sniffing, self-grooming, licking, and head weaving) of these animals were unchanged. These findings demonstrate the ability of ribavirin to modulate in a different way central regulation of locomotor and stereotypic activities that in the future could have a practical application in target therapy of some movement disorders.nul

Enhanced Arsenic Removal from Water by Activated Red Mud Based on Hydrated Iron(III) and Titan(IV) Oxides

In this study, acid heat-activated neutralized red mud (AB) was promoted as an efficient sorbent for the removal of inorganic arsenic from water. Three sorbents: neutralized red mud (Bauxsol), acid-treated Bauxsol (aBauxsol), and AB were investigated for arsenic removal. The sorption of arsenic on these adsorbents was studied as a function of contact time, initial arsenic concentration, and adsorbent dosage. The Langmuir isotherm was the best-fit adsorption isotherm model for the experimental data. The adsorption capacity of the activated red mud for As(V) was found to be 1.49 mg g(-1) at a pH of water of 7.0. It was observed that AB at a dose of 6.0 gL(-1) could effectively remove As(III) and As(V) from water. Anion interference on a molar basis was found to follow the order: phosphate interference was higher than sulfate interference, which was higher than bicarbonate interference

The effects of exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic field and amphetamine on the reduced glutathione in the brain

Continuous exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF, 50 Hz, 0.5 mT) alone and combined with D-amphetamine (1.5 mg/kg) affected the reduced glutathione content in brain regions of rats. Compared to sham-exposed rats, the glutathione content in the forebrain cortex of the ELFMF-exposed rats decreased (P < 0.001), but this reverted after giving amphetamine upon ELF-MF exposure. In this group, the glutathione content was increased in the brain stem and cerebellum (P < 0.05 compared to the shame-exposed, ELM-MF-exposed, and amphetamine-treated groups). It is suggested that biogenic monoamines are involved in the reduced glutathione changes observed. The changes are not uniform in the brain regions examined.nul

The effects of exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic field and amphetamine on the reduced glutathione in the brain

Continuous exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF, 50 Hz, 0.5 mT) alone and combined with D-amphetamine (1.5 mg/kg) affected the reduced glutathione content in brain regions of rats. Compared to sham-exposed rats, the glutathione content in the forebrain cortex of the ELFMF-exposed rats decreased (P < 0.001), but this reverted after giving amphetamine upon ELF-MF exposure. In this group, the glutathione content was increased in the brain stem and cerebellum (P < 0.05 compared to the shame-exposed, ELM-MF-exposed, and amphetamine-treated groups). It is suggested that biogenic monoamines are involved in the reduced glutathione changes observed. The changes are not uniform in the brain regions examined.nul

Effects of extremely low-frequency magnetic field in the brain of rats

An extremely low-frequency magnetic field (50 Hz, 0.5 mT) was used to investigate its possible effect on the brain of adult male Wistar rats following a 7-day exposure. The control rats were sham-exposed. Superoxide dismutase activities and production Of Superoxide radicals, lipid peroxidation, and nitric oxide were examined in the frontal cortex, striatum, basal forebrain, hippocampus, brainstem, and cerebellum. Significantly increased superoxide radical contents were registered in all the structures examined. Production of nitric oxide, which can oppose superoxide radical activities, was significantly increased in some structures: the frontal cortex, basal forebrain, hippocampus, and brainstem. Augmentation of lipid peroxydation was also observed, with significance only in the basal forebrain and frontal cortex, in spite of the significantly increased superoxide dismutase activities and nitric oxide production in the basal forebrain, and increased production of nitric oxide in the frontal cortex. The results obtained indicate that a 7-day exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic field can be harmful to the brain, especially to the basal forebrain and frontal cortex due to development of lipid peroxidation. Also, high production of superoxide anion in all regions may compromise nitric oxide signaling processes, due to nitric oxide consumption in the reaction with the superoxide radical. (C) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.nul