Mohamed Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim, Lakshmi Glindya Bhagya, Sodagari Hamidreza, Habib Ihab
Veterinary Public Health Research Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, United Arab Emirates.
ASPIRE Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands (ARIFSID), United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, United Arab Emirates.
Vet Sci. 2024 Jul 29;11(8):344. doi: 10.3390/vetsci11080344.
The purpose of this review was to investigatethe microbial and chemical safety of camel meat and the zoonotic diseases associated with camels in the Middle East over the past decade, emphasizing the crucial role of a One Health approach. By systematically analyzing recent studies (in the past decade, from 2014), we assessed pathogen prevalence, contamination with heavy metals and pesticide residues, and the impact of zoonotic diseases like Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The findings revealed significant variability in pathogen prevalence, with the frequent detection of traditional foodborne pathogens (e.g., and ), as well as antibiotic-resistant strains like methicillin-resistant and vancomycin-resistant and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing , underscoring the need for stringent antibiotic use policies and robust food safety measures. Additionally, the review highlighted substantial contamination of camel meat with heavy metals and pesticide residues, posing significant public health concerns that necessitate stringent regulatory measures and regular monitoring. The persistent occurrence of zoonotic diseases, particularly MERS-CoV, along with other threats like trypanosomiasis, brucellosis, and , emphasizes the importance of strengthening ongoing surveillance. Enhancing investment in diagnostic infrastructures, training programs, and planning capabilities is crucial to address these issues at the camel-human interface in the Middle East. Adopting a One Health perspective is vital to ensuring the safety and quality of camel meat and managing zoonotic risks effectively to ultimately safeguard public health and promote sustainable livestock practices.
本综述的目的是调查过去十年中东地区骆驼肉的微生物和化学安全性以及与骆驼相关的人畜共患病，强调“同一健康”方法的关键作用。通过系统分析近期研究（过去十年，从2014年起），我们评估了病原体流行情况、重金属和农药残留污染，以及中东呼吸综合征冠状病毒（MERS-CoV）等人畜共患病的影响。研究结果显示病原体流行情况存在显著差异，经常检测到传统食源性病原体（如 和 ），以及耐甲氧西林和耐万古霉素的 和产超广谱β-内酰胺酶（ESBL）的 等抗生素耐药菌株，凸显了制定严格抗生素使用政策和强有力食品安全措施的必要性。此外，综述强调骆驼肉受到重金属和农药残留的大量污染，引发了重大公共卫生问题，需要采取严格监管措施并定期监测。人畜共患病，特别是MERS-CoV的持续出现，以及锥虫病、布鲁氏菌病和 等其他威胁，强调了加强现有监测的重要性。增加对诊断基础设施、培训项目和规划能力的投资对于在中东地区骆驼与人类接触界面解决这些问题至关重要。采用“同一健康”视角对于确保骆驼肉的安全和质量以及有效管理人畜共患病风险以最终保障公众健康和促进可持续畜牧实践至关重要。
