Publications by authors named "Peerawat Wongluechai"
The canine distemper virus (CDV) could infect various wildlife species worldwide. The viral infection in large felids directly impacts wildlife conservation. This study aimed to understand better the burden of CDV outbreaks in captive tiger populations in Thailand and a novel discovery of their clinical signs with a history of CDV exposure.
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- - During the COVID-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gloves were disposed of improperly at garbage dumping sites, leading to potential environmental contamination.
- - A study conducted in Thailand found that while most samples from animals and other environmental sources did not show SARS-CoV-2, two face masks collected from a dumping site tested positive for the virus, indicating a risk of transmission through waste.
- - The findings emphasize the importance of effective waste management practices and the need for proper PPE for waste handling personnel to minimize exposure and prevent further spread of viruses.
There is an increasing need for robust wildlife health programs that provide surveillance and management for diseases in wildlife and wild aquatic populations to manage associated risks. This paper illustrates the value of a systematic method to enhancing wildlife health programs. The U.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Given the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants, continuous surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in animals is important. To monitor SARS-CoV-2 infection in wildlife in Thailand, we collected 62 blood samples and nine nasal- and rectal-swab samples from captive tigers () in Ratchaburi province in Thailand during 2020-2021.
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