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Rickettsia and Coxiella Infection Surveillance in Georgia and Azerbaijan

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Rickettsia and Coxiella Infection Surveillance in Georgia and Azerbaijan

To accurately determine rickettsial disease burdens, the provider proposes a One Health regional approach to study rickettsial infections among humans, animals, and arthropod vectors in Georgia and Azerbaijan. The specific objectives are:

  • To determine the identity, distribution, and prevalence of rickettsial infections among acute undifferentiated fever (AUF) cases, domestic/peri-domestic animals, and arthropods;
  • To determine risk factors associated with rickettsial infections, such as exposure to particular vertebrate or invertebrate hosts;
  • To define vectors and reservoirs of rickettsioses; and
  • To develop ecological niche models and risk maps.

This study would greatly strengthen knowledge of Rickettsia and Coxiella infections, promote scientific collaborations, and help develop prevention and control strategies for rickettsioses in south Caucasus.

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Budget

945000 USD

Status

Active
Start Date: January 1, 2019
End Date: December 31, 2022

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Contacts

Name Position Agency/Department/Org Note
Mr Todd Perry Special Coordinator, UNSCR 1540
Department of State
United States
Mr Stephen Knight Point of Contact
United States Mission to the United Nations
United States

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