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| DOI | 10.1186/s12889-024-17856-9 |
| Modelling climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of anthrax in Zimbabwe | |
| John, Learnmore; Shekede, Munyaradzi Davis; Gwitira, Isaiah; Mazhindu, Aldridge Nyasha; Pfukenyi, Davies Mubika; Chikerema, Silvester | |
| 发表日期 | 2024 |
| EISSN | 1471-2458 |
| 起始页码 | 24 |
| 结束页码 | 1 |
| 卷号 | 24期号:1 |
| 英文摘要 | BackgroundIn Zimbabwe, anthrax is endemic with outbreaks being reported almost annually in livestock, wildlife, and humans over the past 40 years. Accurate modelling of its spatial distribution is key in formulating effective control strategies. In this study, an Ensemble Species Distribution Model was used to model the current and future distribution of anthrax occurrence in Zimbabwe.MethodsBioclimatic variables derived from the Beijing Climate Centre Climate System Model were used to model the disease. Collinearity testing was conducted on the 19 bioclimatic variables and elevation to remove redundancy. Variables that had no collinearity were used for anthrax habitat suitability modelling. Two future climate change scenarios for different Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP), RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 were used. Model evaluation was done using true skill, Kappa statistics and receiver operating characteristics.ResultsThe results showed that under current bioclimatic conditions, eastern and western districts of Zimbabwe were modelled as highly suitable, central districts moderately suitable and southern parts marginally suitable for anthrax occurrence. Future predictions demonstrated that the suitable (8%) and highly suitable (7%) areas for anthrax occurrence would increase under RCP4.5 scenario. In contrast, a respective decrease (11%) and marginal increase (0.6%) of suitable and highly suitable areas for anthrax occurrence were predicted under the RCP8.5 scenario. The percentage contribution of the predictors varied for the different scenarios; Bio6 and Bio18 for the current scenario, Bio2, Bio4 and Bio9 for the RCP4.5 and Bio3 and Bio15 for the RCP8.5 scenarios.ConclusionsThe study revealed that areas currently suitable for anthrax should be targeted for surveillance and prevention. The predicted future anthrax distribution can be used to guide and prioritise surveillance and control activities and optimise allocation of limited resources. In the marginally to moderately suitable areas, effective disease surveillance systems and awareness need to be put in place for early detection of outbreaks. Targeted vaccinations and other control measures including collaborative 'One Health' strategies need to be implemented in the predicted highly suitable areas. In the southern part where a high decrease in suitability was predicted, continued monitoring would be necessary to detect incursions early. |
| 英文关键词 | Anthrax; Bioclimatic variables; Habitat suitability; Modelling; Zimbabwe |
| 语种 | 英语 |
| WOS研究方向 | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
| WOS类目 | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
| WOS记录号 | WOS:001176835300005 |
| 来源期刊 | BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
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| 文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
| 条目标识符 | http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/291498 |
| 作者单位 | University of Zimbabwe; University of Zimbabwe |
| 推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | John, Learnmore,Shekede, Munyaradzi Davis,Gwitira, Isaiah,et al. Modelling climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of anthrax in Zimbabwe[J],2024,24(1). |
| APA | John, Learnmore,Shekede, Munyaradzi Davis,Gwitira, Isaiah,Mazhindu, Aldridge Nyasha,Pfukenyi, Davies Mubika,&Chikerema, Silvester.(2024).Modelling climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of anthrax in Zimbabwe.BMC PUBLIC HEALTH,24(1). |
| MLA | John, Learnmore,et al."Modelling climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of anthrax in Zimbabwe".BMC PUBLIC HEALTH 24.1(2024). |
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