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O desafio da Borreliose de Lyme: conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas em França
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A Doença de Lyme (DL) é causada por uma bactéria, Borrelia burgdorferi, e é considerada uma das
doenças vetoriais mais comuns no hemisfério norte. Principalmente conhecida em seres humanos,
também afeta varias espécies tais como o cão e, mais raramente, o gato. Em França, a DL é transmitida
por uma carraça, Ixodes ricinus, que se encontra em todo o território. No Homem, a doença caracterizase por um erythema migrans na fase precoce e depois por sintomas neurológicos, articulares ou
cutâneos. No cão, a DL é assintomática na maior parte dos casos. Não existe transmissão direta da DL
entre os cães e o Homem. No entanto, ter um animal de companhia aumenta o risco de encontrar as
carraças e, por conseguinte, estar em contacto com o agente da DL. Numa abordagem preventiva
desta zoonose, o objetivo do estudo visa, através de dois questionários, avaliar os conhecimentos, as
atitudes e as práticas dos tutores e dos médicos veterinários de animais de companhia em relação à
DL em França. Os resultados evidenciaram que tutores reconhecem o papel do vetor e que adopta
boas práticas de prevenção. Foi também verificado que os médicos veterinários parecem estar
relativamente bem informados sobre as recomendações contra a DL em animais de companhia. Apesar
disso, o estudo mostra uma comunicação insuficiente relativamente à DL entre os tutores e os médicos
veterinários. Contudo, através da sensibilização dos tutores, os médicos veterinários são actores da
prevenção de zoonoses e, consequentemente, da promoção do conceito “One Health”.
Lyme disease (LD) is caused by a bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, and is considered one of the most common vector diseases in the northern hemisphere. Mainly known in humans, also affects various species such as the dog and, more rarely, the cat. In France, LD is transmitted by a tick, Ixodes ricinus, which is found throughout the territory. In humans, the disease is characterized by an erythema migrans in the early stage and then by neurological, articular or cutaneous symptoms. In dogs, LD is asymptomatic in most cases. There is no direct transmission of LD between dogs and humans. However, having a pet animal increases the risk of finding ticks and therefore being in contact with the LD agent. In a preventive approach of this zoonosis, the objective of the study aims, through two questionnaires, to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pet owners and veterinarians in relation to LD in France. The results showed that pet owners recognize the role of the vector and adopt good prevention practices. It was also found that veterinarians appear to be relatively well informed about recommendations against LD in companion animals. Despite this, the study shows insufficient communication regarding LD between pet owners and veterinarians. However, through the awareness of pet owners, veterinarians are actors in the prevention of zoonoses and, consequently, in the promotion of the "One Health" concept.
Lyme disease (LD) is caused by a bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, and is considered one of the most common vector diseases in the northern hemisphere. Mainly known in humans, also affects various species such as the dog and, more rarely, the cat. In France, LD is transmitted by a tick, Ixodes ricinus, which is found throughout the territory. In humans, the disease is characterized by an erythema migrans in the early stage and then by neurological, articular or cutaneous symptoms. In dogs, LD is asymptomatic in most cases. There is no direct transmission of LD between dogs and humans. However, having a pet animal increases the risk of finding ticks and therefore being in contact with the LD agent. In a preventive approach of this zoonosis, the objective of the study aims, through two questionnaires, to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pet owners and veterinarians in relation to LD in France. The results showed that pet owners recognize the role of the vector and adopt good prevention practices. It was also found that veterinarians appear to be relatively well informed about recommendations against LD in companion animals. Despite this, the study shows insufficient communication regarding LD between pet owners and veterinarians. However, through the awareness of pet owners, veterinarians are actors in the prevention of zoonoses and, consequently, in the promotion of the "One Health" concept.
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Borrelia burgdorferi França Médicos veterinários Perceção Tutores Borrelia burgdorferi France Perception Pet owners Veterinarians