Emergence of zoonoses in disasters: A case report of leptospirosis in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais

Authors

  • Angela Silvestrini Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas - FMU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v14n01a735.1-8

Keywords:

Animals adoption, technological disasters, leptospirosis

Abstract

The occurrence of technological disasters, such as those that come from dam ruptures and whose consequences on the environment are permanent, such as the destruction of ecosystems and soil degradation, draw attention to the occurrence of zoonoses transmission, being the most leptospirosis. From a case report of an adopted dog infected with leptospirosis after the rupture of the iron ore tailings dam in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, the present article seeks to critically discuss the humanitarian practices of adopting animals in the state of vulnerability without the due initial health care, susceptible to the transmission of diseases.

Published

2020-12-07

Issue

Section

Saúde pública

How to Cite

Emergence of zoonoses in disasters: A case report of leptospirosis in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais. (2020). Pubvet, 15(01). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v14n01a735.1-8