Emerging Infectious Diseases Vol. 4, No. 2, April-June 1998
1998
Reply to L.J. da Silva and Update on Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Hooman Momen, Lorenzo Capucci, Antonio Lavazza
Primary Institution: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Istituto Zooprofilatico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell'Emilia, Brescia, Italy
Conclusion
The study discusses the challenges in reporting emerging infectious diseases in Brazil and the current understanding of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus.
Supporting Evidence
- Many reports on infectious diseases in Brazil are outdated.
- Schistosomiasis and onchocerciasis are not considered emerging diseases.
- RHDV is well characterized and is unlikely to infect humans.
Takeaway
The article talks about how some diseases in Brazil are not reported well and how a virus affecting rabbits is not likely to infect humans.
Limitations
The article is not comprehensive and focuses on specific diseases without providing a complete overview.
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