Ariane Lopes Talaveras¹, Izabela Vieira Gonçalves², José Luiz Arantes Andrade², Maria Fernanda Maciel Fagundes², Maysa de Nadal², Reges Brener Ferreira Faria², Isabela Gonçalves da Silva² and Sérgio Eustáquio Lemos da Silva²*

¹Federal University of Uberlândia, UFU, Brazil
²University Center of Triângulo, UNITRI, Brazil

*Corresponding Author: Sérgio Eustáquio Lemos da Silva, University Center of Triângulo, UNITRI, Brazil.

Received: April 21, 2025; Published: June 13, 2025

Abstract

Mormo is a reemerging occupational zoonosis caused by bacterium Burkholderia mallei, which affects horses, donkeys, mules and occasionally humans as accidental hosts. Disease is fatal to equines, and there is no effective vaccine or treatment to eliminate pathogen. Mormo is spread mainly through oral and nasal secretions, with digestive tract being main mode of infection. General objective of this study was to research, describe and analyze health defense actions directed at equine Glanders, passing through chain of transmission to human population, in addition to evaluating effectiveness of these actions to promote veterinary public health. Study was carried out based on an exploratory bibliographic research in scientific databases. Management errors, such as sharing feeders and drinkers, are related to transmission, but commercialization, reproduction and sports practices of asymptomatic carriers are most significant forms of dissemination. Disease presents clinical manifestations in nasal, pulmonary and clinical forms, ranging from asymptomatic cases to serious complications. Diagnosis is challenging, and terminal phase can lead to bronchopneumonia and death by anoxia. Glanders is a serious zoonosis, with cases documented in humans through direct contact with infected animals. Prelevance of research lies in high incidence of untreated and underreported fatal cases. Brazil, with third largest contingent of horses in world, faces economic challenges due to presence of Glanders. Impact includes financial losses due to euthanasia of affected animals, closure of properties, suspension of agricultural events, and restrictions on international market. Health protection against Glanders is crucial. Country has specific legislation, such as National Equine Health Program (PNSE), with mandatory notification of disease, and recent relaxation of requirements for movement of horses. Effective implementation of these measures, combined with awareness, is essential to preserve equine health and avoid economic and public health implications.

Keywords: Zoonosis; Occupational; Diagnosis; Surveillance; Public Health

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Citation

Citation: Sérgio Eustáquio Lemos da Silva., et al. “Health Surveillance Actions Against Equine Glanders to Promote Public and Animal Sanity".Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 7.7 (2025): 02-08.

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