Table 3.
Surveillance initiatives for anthrax in both animal and human populations in Bangladesh.
| Surveillance type | Location | Duration | Collected sample | Test | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human health | |||||
| Active surveillance (IEDCR) | Endemic districts | 2009 to ongoing | Swabs | PCR | This study |
| Active surveillance (IEDCR) | 5 sentinel sites | March 2018 to ongoing | Swabs | PCR | [48] |
| Animal Health | |||||
| Passive surveillance/secondary (DLS) | 64 districts | 2007 to 2017 | Blood from infected animal | Polychrome methylene blue test (PMB) | This study |
| Passive surveillance (online): Bangladesh Animal Health Intelligence System (BAHIS: FAO-DLS) | 64 districts | 2017 to onwards | Blood from infected animal | PBM | This study |
| Active surveillance under PARB project USCDC-DLS |
Sirajganj and Meherpur districts | 2019 to 2021 | Blood samples from infected animals | PMB and PCR | This study |
| Active surveillance (Strengthening Veterinary Public health capacity)-DLS | All over the country | 2020 to onwards | Blood samples | PMB and PCR | This study |