Emerg Infect Dis. 2021 Feb;27(2):517-528. doi: 10.3201/eid2702.202452.
The lack of population health surveillance for companion animal populations leaves them vulnerable to the effects of novel diseases without means of early detection. We present evidence on the effectiveness of a system that enabled early detection and rapid response a canine gastroenteritis outbreak in the United Kingdom. In January 2020, prolific vomiting among dogs was sporadically reported in the United Kingdom. Electronic health records from a nationwide sentinel network of veterinary practices confirmed a significant increase in dogs with signs of gastroenteric disease. Male dogs and dogs living with other vomiting dogs were more likely to be affected. Diet and vaccination status were not associated with the disease; however, a canine enteric coronavirus was significantly associated with illness. The system we describe potentially fills a gap in surveillance in neglected populations and could provide a blueprint for other countries.
由于缺乏对伴侣动物种群的人口健康监测，它们容易受到新疾病的影响，而无法进行早期检测。我们提供了有关系统有效性的证据，该系统能够在英国的犬胃肠炎暴发中实现早期检测和快速响应。2020 年 1 月，英国零星报告了犬类过度呕吐的情况。来自全国兽医诊所监测网络的电子健康记录证实，患有胃肠疾病的犬类数量显著增加。雄性犬和与其他呕吐犬一起生活的犬更容易受到影响。饮食和疫苗接种状况与疾病无关；然而，犬肠道冠状病毒与疾病显著相关。我们描述的系统可能填补了被忽视人群监测中的空白，并可为其他国家提供蓝图。
