A Conceptual Model for Understanding the Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Transmission Risk in the Moroccan Pre-Saharan Area

Overview

Journal Parasite Epidemiol Control

Specialty Parasitology

Date 2022 Mar 4

PMID 35243048

Authors

Ahmed Karmaoui

Denis Sereno

Carla Maia

Lenea Campino

Samir El Jaafari

Abdelkhaleq Fouzi Taybi

Lhoussain Hajji

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Abstract

Leishmanioses are of public health concern in Morocco, mainly the Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL) endemic in the Moroccan pre-Saharian area. Transmission of this disease depends on eco-epidemiological and socio-economic conditions. Therefore, a multivariable approach is required to delineate the risk and intensity of transmission. This will help outline main disease risk factors and understand interactions between all underlying factors acting on disease transmission at a local and regional scale. In this context, we propose a new conceptual model, the Biophysical-Drivers-Response-Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (BDRZCL), adapted to the Pre-Saharian area. The proposed model highlights how the physical and human drivers affect the environment and human health. The incidence of ZCL is linked to human activity and biophysical changes or by their interactions. The human response added to risk drivers are the main components that influence the biophysical part. This model improves our understanding of the cause-effect interactions and helps decision-makers and stakeholders react appropriately.

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