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Add to this list another emergent threat, human dirofilariasis, caused by Dirofilaria repens or Dilofilaria immitis. Given that dogs and the mosquito vectors are ubiquitous in India, dirofilariasis poses a serious, as of yet underreported public health threat. 6/6

This means that human-only mass drug administration (MDA)—the mainstay of lymphatic filariasis elimination programs—may not be sufficient to interrupt transmission. Huge implications ($$$) for LF control strategies. 5/6

Brugia infections in dogs are typically subclinical, therefore remain undetected. Brugia sp. Sri Lanka genotype (Brugia SL) occurs at a prevalence of nearly 20% in regions that are endemic for LF in humans in Sri Lanka. 4/6

Research from Sri Lanka now shows that zoonotic Brugia species maintained in dogs are responsible for human filariasis cases. Gunaratna et al. The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia. DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2026.100735 3/6

Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis; हत्तीरोग; हाथीपांव) is caused by filarial parasites (nematodes) that are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. In India, LF is prevalent in 348 districts across 20 states and union territories. 2/6

🧵Updating the list of human health threats posed by free-roaming dogs (FRDs): Dog-transmitted rabies (kills 1 human somewhere in the developing world, every 15 minutes) is not the only public health threat posed by FRDs. Add Lymphatic filariasis to this list.... 1/6

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https://t.co/hrv0q2Ilga is now live. A documentation driven platform tracking dog bite incidents, policy failures, misuse of public funds, and the human cost of India’s stray dog crisis. This is not anti animal. It is pro human safety and accountability. #StrayDogFreeIndia

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Thrilled to contribute to this review paper led by Dr. Charles Rupprecht! The goal is to update our understanding of this complex and fundamental disease of nature, and clarify some misconceptions in the process.

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Our latest article presenting the interactive web application 'ZerpRabiesAPP' has been published in Public Health Challenges! https://t.co/9jPZ3Znl78 ZeroRabiesAPP empowers communities by providing accessible info and support for post-bite treatment. https://t.co/nxkQDvZRkL

Book Review: Emerging Zoonotic and Wildlife Pathogens: Disease Ecology, Epidemiology and Conservation. By Dan Salked, Skylar Hopkins, David Hayman. https://t.co/qMdmse5QJH

Scientists and conservationists have a responsibility to remain vigilant about these issues, ensuring that their research and practices actively consider and address such concerns to promote ethical and inclusive conservation efforts. (13/13)

There is an increasing awareness that conservation strategies must strike a balance between protecting biodiversity and respecting the rights, traditions, and livelihoods of Indigenous communities. (12/13)

“A photograph of a woman going to the toilet in the forest – captured on a camera trap supposedly for wildlife monitoring - was circulated on local Facebook and WhatsApp groups as a means of deliberate harassment,” said Simlai. (11/13)

Forest Rangers delibrately fly drones to frighten women out of the forest, and stop them collecting natural resources despite it being their legal right to do so. (10/13)

Now, Simlai and Sandbrook, reiterate this concern https://t.co/SdG1hyCKyr. They state that use of digital technologies for biodiversity conservation is easily co-opted for purposes beyond conservation. (9/13)