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Nr opisu: gmin wiejskich z makroregionu Polski Wschodniej. Badaniami objęto 349 gmin wiejskich z pięciu województw zlokalizowanych na tym obszarze. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań stwierdzono, że w opinii władz lokalnych większy wpływ na poziom stabilności gmin mają czynniki wewnętrzne niż zewnętrzne. Jako główne determinanty stabilności finansowej gmin wiejskich makroregionu Polski Wschodniej wskazano m.in.: strukturę lokalnej gospodarki, liczbę przedsiębiorstw prowadzących działalność na terenie badanej gminy, podział zadań publicznych i kompetencji między różnymi szczeblami władzy publicznej oraz repartycję zasobów finansowych między państwo a gminę. Ponadto do głównych czynników wpływających na stabilność finansową analizowanych gmin zaliczono migrację i strukturę wi Autorzy: , . Tytuł pracy: Tytuł pracy w innym języku: jednostka samorządu terytorialnegofinancial Szczegóły: Punktacja ministerstwa: Słowa kluczowe: ; ; Słowa kluczowe ang.: ; Inne bazy podające opis:
of the study was to identify the determinants of financial stability of rural communes from the Eastern Poland macroregion. Particular attention was paid to the awareness of the impact of specific groups of factors on the financial stability of an entity and to the identification of the main economic, institutional, socio-demographic and spatial-environmental determinants of the financial stability of communes. To achieve the aim, the method of analysis and criticism of literature and the method of diagnostic survey using a survey questionnaire were used. The survey was conducted among representatives of the executive body (mayors) of rural communes from the Eastern Poland macroregion. The research covered 349 rural communes from five voivodeships located in the Eastern Poland macroregion. Based on the conducted research, it was found that in the opinion of local authorities, internal factors have a greater impact on the level of stability of their communes than external factors. The main determinants of the financial stability of rural communes in the Eastern Poland macroregion were indicated as: the structure of the local economy, the number of enterprises operating in the area of ??the studied commune, the division of public tasks and competences between various levels of public authority and the repartition of financial resources between the state and the commune. Moreover, the main factors influencing the financial stability of the analysed communes include migration and the age structure of the inhabitants of a given commune as well as the nature and location of the unit.^amakroregion^alocal government unit
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Nr opisu: e3027898828^f3024798836^aPrevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Ixodes ricinus collected from dogs in eastern Poland^aJournal of Veterinary Research^a2024^bVol. 68^cissue 1^dp. 109--114^a2450-7393^a2023/2024^a10.2478/jvetres-2024-0015^aTokarska-Rodak, Małgorzata^cy^aanaplasmosis^aObecność patogenów chorobotwórczych w kleszczach Ixodes ricinus z terenu Południowego Podlaska^bFundusz Rozwoju Nauki PSW^cPB/6/2020^aFINAL_PUBLISHED^bCC-BY-NC-ND^cBEFORE_PUBLICATION^eOPEN_JOURNAL^aIxodes ricinus ticks are an important vector and reservoir of pathogenic microorganisms causing dangerous infectious diseases in humans and animals. The presence of ticks in urban greenery is a particularly important public health concern due to the potential for humans and companion animals to be exposed to tick-borne diseases there. The study assessed the prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in I. ricinus ticks feeding on dogs. Material and Methods: The study consisted in analyses of I. ricinus ticks collected in 2018-2020 from owned and stray dogs in the north-eastern part of Lubelskie province (eastern Poland). An AmpliSens PCR kit was used for qualitative detection and differentiation of tick-borne infections. Results: Infections of B. burgdorferi and A. phagocytophilum were detected in 10.9% and 12.9% of the examined ticks, respectively. One tick (0.7%) was co-infected by both pathogens. Infection with B. burgdorferi was significantly more highly prevalent in ticks collected from the owned dogs than from the strays (18.7% and 2.8%, respectively), whereas the prevalence of A. phagocytophilum was similar in both groups (12.0% and 13.9%, respectively). Conclusion: The co-infection observed in the study suggests the possibility of simultaneous infection by both pathogens from a single tick bi Autorzy: . Tytuł czasopisma: Charakterystyka merytoryczna: Język publikacji: Wskaźnik Impact Factor ISI: Punktacja ministerstwa: Praca recenzowana Słowa kluczowe ang.: ; Hasła przedmiotowe ang.: Prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Ixodes ricinus collected from dogs in eastern Polan - 2024-03-15, 14:11 - 2024-06-25, 14:03 - 3027898828 - 3024798836 Streszczenie:
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Szczegóły: Charakterystyka wg MNiSW: Słowa kluczowe ang.: DOI:
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Nr opisu: of the Content of Selected Pesticides in Surface Waters as a Marker of Environmenta00000420670000000787AOartykuł oryginalny naukowyPUBLIKACJAPEŁNA PUBLIKACJAAAartykuł w czasopiśmie z IF (wykaz MNiSW)AFILIACJA PODANAENGhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/16/8942/htm100^a2071-1050^bQ^iX^jXY^kQ019173^a003^b003^c2021-08-26, 13:04^d2022-06-30, 09:42^e3322788935^f3224749297^aDetermination of the Content of Selected Pesticides in Surface Waters as a Marker of Environmental Pollution^aSustainability^a2021^bVol. 13^cIssue 16^darticle number 8942^a2071-1050^a2020/2021^a10.3390/su13168942^aeastern Poland^aFINAL_PUBLISHED^bCC-BY^cAT_PUBLICATION^eOPEN_JOURNAL^aPesticides are a major problem not only in the food chain but also when considering the protection of our planet. The use of neonicotinoids has been banned in the EU due to their high toxicity to living organisms, in particular honeybees. The presence of neonicotinoids in natural waters poses a threat to pollinating insects and thus hampers organic production. Pesticide residues in the natural waters of agricultural land are monitored within the framework of promoting sustainable rural development to maintain the safety of human and animal health. Chromatographic analyses of selected neonicotinoid pesticides in water samples from agricultural sites in eastern Poland were performed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), which followed a solid-phase extraction (SPE). The research revealed no evidence of neonicotinoids contamination. Water quality in this region can be a good factor in promoting sustainable development. The obtained results complement the existing knowledge on the impact of neonicotinoids on both the sustainable food chain and the environment. Based on the results obtained, it is possible to conclude that they are not being used in rural area under the study.^aenvironmental pollution^ahealth^aneonicotinoids^apesticides^asustainable development^awater Autorzy: . Tytuł czasopisma: p-ISSN: 2071-1050 p-ISSN: 003 p-ISSN: Determination of the Content of Selected Pesticides in Surface Waters as a Marker of Environmental Pollution p-ISSN: Sustainability p-ISSN: 2021 p-ISSN: 2071-1050 p-ISSN: 2020/2021 p-ISSN: 10.3390/su13168942 p-ISSN: eastern Poland p-ISSN: FINAL_PUBLISHED p-ISSN: Pesticides are a major problem not only in the food chain but also when considering the protection of our planet. The use of neonicotinoids has been banned in the EU due to their high toxicity to living organisms, in particular honeybees. The presence of neonicotinoids in natural waters poses a threat to pollinating insects and thus hampers organic production. Pesticide residues in the natural waters of agricultural land are monitored within the framework of promoting sustainable rural development to maintain the safety of human and animal health. Chromatographic analyses of selected neonicotinoid pesticides in water samples from agricultural sites in eastern Poland were performed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), which followed a solid-phase extraction (SPE). The research revealed no evidence of neonicotinoids contamination. Water quality in this region can be a good factor in promoting sustainable development. The obtained results complement the existing knowledge on the impact of neonicotinoids on both the sustainable food chain and the environment. Based on the results obtained, it is possible to conclude that they are not being used in rural area under the study. p-ISSN: environmental pollution p-ISSN: health p-ISSN: neonicotinoids p-ISSN: pesticides p-ISSN: sustainable development p-ISSN: water e-ISSN: Q e-ISSN: 003 e-ISSN: Vol. 13 e-ISSN: CC-BY Charakterystyka formalna: tural waters poses a threat to pollinating insects and thus hampers organic production. Pesticide residues in the natural waters of agricultural land are monitored within the framework of promoting sustainable rural development to maintain the safety of human and animal health. Chromatographic analyses of selected neonicotinoid pesticides in water samples from agricultural sites in eastern Poland were performed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), which followed a solid-phase extraction (SPE). The research revealed no evidence of neonicotinoids contamination. Water quality in this region can be a good factor in promoting sustainable development. The obtained results complement the existing knowledge on the impact of neonicotinoids on both the sustainable food chain and the environment. Based on the results obtained, it is possible to conclude that they are not being used in rural area under the study.^aenvironmental pollution^ahealth^aneonicotinoids^apesticides^asustainable development^awater Charakterystyka merytoryczna: Język publikacji: , ters poses a threat to pollinating insects and thus hampers organic production. Pesticide residues in the natural waters of agricultural land are monitored within the framework of promoting sustainable rural development to maintain the safety of human and animal health. Chromatographic analyses of selected neonicotinoid pesticides in water samples from agricultural sites in eastern Poland were performed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), which followed a solid-phase extraction (SPE). The research revealed no evidence of neonicotinoids contamination. Water quality in this region can be a good factor in promoting sustainable development. The obtained results complement the existing knowledge on the impact of neonicotinoids on both the sustainable food chain and the environment. Based on the results obtained, it is possible to conclude that they are not being used in rural area under the study.^aenvironmental pollution^ahealth^aneonicotinoids^apesticides^asustainable development^awater Wskaźnik Impact Factor ISI: Punktacja ministerstwa: Praca recenzowana Słowa kluczowe ang.: ;
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Nr opisu: descriptive analysis, including a comparative analysis of areas with low and high levels of smart growth potential. The presented results show that rural areas in the abovementioned regions, in general, create disadvantageous conditions for enhancing innovativeness through business activity, and the surveyed agents are characterised by a low level of innovativeness. In the opinion of the surveyed entrepreneurs, on the impact of selected factors on enterprise innovativeness, the potential impact of the local environment is above average. The findings point to a need to develop the endogenous potential of rural areas from peripheral regions by increasing access to modern ITC infrastructure and the role of the institutional environment in the process of knowledge transfer to the local sector of companies, the development of local connections in the business sector and within the scope of cooperation of local authorities wi Autorzy: , . Tytuł pracy: Tytuł pracy w innym języku: innowacyjnośćentrepreneurshipCelem badań była ocena wpływu wybranych uwarunkowań realizacji Szczegóły: Tytuł właściwy: Nr znormalizowany: Punktacja ministerstwa: Słowa kluczowe: Słowa kluczowe ang.: ; Inne bazy podające opis:
of local authorities with entrepreneurs.^ainnowacyjność^aentrepreneurship^aCelem badań była ocena wpływu wybranych uwarunkowań realizacji koncepcji inteligentnego rozwoju obszarów wiejskich w opinii przedsiębiorców. Oceny tej dokonano na podstawie badań sondażowych z wykorzystaniem kwestionariusza wywiadu na próbie 240 przedsiębiorców z trzech regionów Polski Wschodniej. Wyniki zaprezentowano z wykorzystaniem analizy opisowej, w tym analizy porównawczej obszarów o niskim i wysokim poziomie potencjału inteligentnego rozwoju. Wskazują one, że na obszarach wiejskich badanych regionów peryferyjnych występują ogólnie niesprzyjające warunki aktywności proinnowacyjnej przedsiębiorstw, a badane podmioty charakteryzuje niska innowacyjność. W opinii badanych przedsiębiorców na temat wpływu wybranych czynników na innowacyjność przedsiębiorstw potencjalny wpływ środowiska lokalnego jest ponadprzeciętny. Wykazano potrzebę rozwijania potencjału endogenicznego obszarów wiejskich regionów peryferyjnych w zakresie zwiększenia dostępności nowoczesnej infrastruktury informatycznej i komunikacyjnej, zwiększenia roli otoczenia instytucjonalnego w procesie transferu wiedzy do lokalnego sektora przedsiębiorstw, rozwoju lokalnych powiązań w sektorze przedsiębiorstw i w ramach współpracy samorządu lokalnego z przedsiębiorcami.^aobszar wiejski^ainnovativeness^aprzedsiębiorczość^aperipheral regions^aregion peryferyjny^arural areas^aPolska Wschodnia^asmart development
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Nr opisu: 13:03^d2020-12-11, 13:03^e3418938936^f3418938936^aGood governance in strategic planning of local development in rural and urban-rural gminas of the eastern peripheral voivodeships of Poland^aBulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series^a2020^cno. 50^dp. 101--112^a1732-4254^b2083-8298^a2020/2021^a10.2478/bog-2020-0035^aGuzal-Dec, Danuta^cx^agood governance^aFINAL_PUBLISHED^bCC-BY-NC-ND^cAT_PUBLICATION^eOPEN_JOURNAL^aThe work aimed to determine the scope of the good governance approach in the local development planning of local governments of rural and urban- rural gminas in the eastern peripheral voivodeships of Poland (Lubelskie, Podlaskie and Świętokrzyskie Voivodeships) and how the implementation of good governance principles in the process of elaborating and implementing local development strategies correlates with assessments of the strategy's suitability as a development management tool. The research used methods of analysis and criticism of the literature, statistical analysis and a survey method using an interview questionnaire addressed to local government authorities. According to our research, especially at the stage of developing the strategy, actions were taken regarding local-community and local-authority participation and active communication between the two, but a lower level of community participation was found at the implementation stage. There was a statistically significant relationship between adopting the principle of participation and accountability in preparing and implementing the strategy and how suitable the strategy was assessed to be as a tool for development management. It seems reasonable to apply the principles of good governance more widely in planning local development, not only while developing the strategy, but also in its implementation.^aZbucki, Łukasz^cx^alocalThe research used methods of analysis and criticism of the literature, statistical analysis and a survey method using an interview questionnaire addressed to local government authorities. According to our research, especially at the stage of developing the strategy, actions were taken regarding local-community and local-authority participation and active communication between the two, but a lower level of community participation was found at the implementation stage. There was a statistically significant relationship between adopting the principle of participation and accountability in preparing and implementing the strategy and how suitable the strategy was assessed to be as a tool for development management. It seems reasonable to apply the principles of good governance more widely in planning local development, not only while developing the strategy, but also in its implementation.^aZbucki, Łukasz^cx^alocal development^aKuś, Agnieszka^cx^alocal development strategy^aurban-rural gminas^aeastern Poland^amacroregiongement tool. The research used methods of analysis and criticism of the literature, statistical analysis and a survey method using an interview questionnaire addressed to local government authorities. According to our research, especially at the stage of developing the strategy, actions were taken regarding local-community and local-authority participation and active communication between the two, but a lower level of community participation was found at the implementation stage. There was a statistically significant relationship between adopting the principle of participation and accountability in preparing and implementing the strategy and how suitable the strategy was assessed to be as a tool for development management. It seems reasonable to apply the principles of good governance more widely in planning local development, not only while developing the strategy, but also in its implementation.^aZbucki, Łukasz^cx^alocal development^aKuś, Agnieszka^cx^alocal development strategy^aurban-rural gminas^aeastern Poland^amacroregion Autorzy: . Tytuł pracy: Tytuł pracy w innym języku: 003Good governance in strategic planning of local development in rural and urban-rural gminas of the eastern peripheral voivodeships of PolandBulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series20201732-42542020/202110.2478/bog-2020-0035Guzal-Dec, Danutagood governanceFINAL_PUBLISHEDThe work aimed to determine the scope of the good governance approach in the local development planning of local governments of rural and urban- rural gminas in the eastern peripheral voivodeships of Poland (Lubelskie, Podlaskie and Świętokrzyskie Voivodeships) and how the implementation of good governance principles in the process of elaborating and implementing local development strategies correlates with assessments of the strategy's suitability as a development management tool. The research used methods of analysis and criticism of the literature, statistical analysis and a survey method using an interview questionnaire addressed to local government authorities. According to our research, especially at the stage of developing the strategy, actions were taken regarding local-community and local-authority participation and active communication between the two, but a lower level of community participation was found at the implementation stage. There was a statistically significant relationship between adopting the principle of participation and accountability in preparing and implementing the strategy and how suitable the strategy was assessed to be as a tool for development management. It seems reasonable to apply the principles of good governance more widely in planning local development, not only while developing the strategy, but also in its implementation.Zbucki, Łukaszlocal developmentKuś, Agnieszkalocal development strategyurban-rural gminaseastern Polandmacroregion : Q : 003 : 2083-8298 : CC-BY-NC-ND Tytuł właściwy [typ dokumentu]: 1732-4254003Good governance in strategic planning of local development in rural and urban-rural gminas of the eastern peripheral voivodeships of PolandBulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Seri : Q : 003, 2083-8298, 3418938936, B, 3418938936 / 2020-12-11, 13:03 Punktacja ministerstwa: Słowa kluczowe ang.: Streszczenie:
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Autorzy: , . Tytuł pracy: Cykl: Niemcewiczoriginal-article997710009997.8100972-9062003Serological surveillance of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases among hunters in eastern PolandJournal of Vector Borne Diseases20160972-90622016/2017Tokarska-Rodak, MałgorzataAnaplasma phagocytophilumKopia dostępna w Sekcji Bibliometrii.Zastosowanie immunofluorescencji w badaniu serologicznym surowic na obecność przeciwciał odpornościowych przeciwko HantawirusomFINAL_PUBLISHEDBackground & objectives: Many etiological agents of zoonoses are considered as significant biological hazard to people visiting forested areas frequently, for instance, hunters. They may be exposed to ticks, rodents, and birds as well as excreta/secretions of wild animals or contaminated water and soil. Hence, this population is at risk of contracting infection with pathogens such as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.), Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia spp., tick-borne encephalitis virus, Bartonella spp., Francisella tularensis, Echinococcus spp., or hantaviruses. The aim of the study was to assess the seroprevalence of zoonotic agents, viz. A. phagocytophilum, hantaviruses, and Echinococcus spp., with special regard to B. burgdorferi s.l., among hunters in Lubelskie Voivodeship (eastern Poland). Methods: Serum samples collected from 134 hunters from Lubelskie Voivodeship were analyzed with the use of immunological techniques (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, line immunoblot test, and indirect fluorescence assay) for the presence of antibodies against the agents. Results: Specific antibodies were detected in 66% of the tested individuals. Antibodies against B. burgdorferi s.l. (39%), A. phagocytophilum (30%), hantaviruses (9%), and Echinococcus spp. (8%) were detected individually or as mixed results. Interpretation & conclusion: The results confirm that there is a risk of exposure to different pathogens in the forested areas in eastern Poland and that hunters are highly vulnerable to infection with the examined zoonotic agents. A significant proportion of co-occurring antibodies against different pathogens was noticed. Thus, hunters have to take special care of their health status evaluation and mitigate the exposure risk by using adequate prophylaxis measures.Plewik, DorotaBorrelia burgdorferi s. l.Seroepidemiologiczne badania w kierunku wybranych zoonoz Oznaczenie wydania: KononNiemcewiczoriginal-article997710009997.8100972-9062003Serological surveillance of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases among hunters in eastern PolandJournal of Vector Borne Diseases20160972-90622016/2017Tokarska-Rodak, MałgorzataAnaplasma phagocytophilumKopia dostępna w Sekcji Bibliometrii.Zastosowanie immunofluorescencji w badaniu serologicznym surowic na obecność przeciwciał odpornościowych przeciwko HantawirusomFINAL_PUBLISHEDBackground & objectives: Many etiological agents of zoonoses are considered as significant biological hazard to people visiting forested areas frequently, for instance, hunters. They may be exposed to ticks, rodents, and birds as well as excreta/secretions of wild animals or contaminated water and soil. Hence, this population is at risk of contracting infection with pathogens such as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.), Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia spp., tick-borne encephalitis virus, Bartonella spp., Francisella tularensis, Echinococcus spp., or hantaviruses. The aim of the study was to assess the seroprevalence of zoonotic agents, viz. A. phagocytophilum, hantaviruses, and Echinococcus spp., with special regard to B. burgdorferi s.l., among hunters in Lubelskie Voivodeship (eastern Poland). Methods: Serum samples collected from 134 hunters from Lub źródło tytułu właściwego: Konon, Henryk Charakterystyka formalna: PUBLIKACJAAAartykuł w czasopiśmie z IF (wykaz MNiSW)AFILIACJA PODANAENGPRACA RECENZOWANA100^a0972-9062^bA^fA^gABC^hABC^iX^jXY^a003^b001^c2017-01-05, 09:49^d2017-06-19, 09:38^e3729999290^f3724859301^aSerological surveillance of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases among hunters in eastern Poland^aJournal of Vector Borne Diseases^a2016^bVol. 53^cno. 4^dp. 355--361^a0972-9062^a2016/2017^aTokarska-Rodak, Małgorzata^cx^aAnaplasma phagocytophilum^aKopia dostępna w Sekcji Bibliometrii.^aZastosowanie immunofluorescencji w badaniu serologicznym surowic na obecność przeciwciał odpornościowych przeciwko Hantawirusom^bFundusz Grantów na Badania Własne / PSW Biała Podlaska^aFINAL_PUBLISHED^bOTHER^cAT_PUBLICATION^eOPEN_JOURNAL^aBackground & objectives: Many etiological agents of zoonoses are considered as significant biological hazard to people visiting forested areas frequently, for instance, hunters. They may be exposed to ticks, rodents, and birds as well as excreta/secretions of wild animals or contaminated water and soil. Hence, this population is at risk of contracting infection with pathogens such as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.), Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia spp., tick-borne encephalitis virus, Bartonella spp., Francisella tularensis, Echinococcus spp., or hantaviruses. The aim of the study was to assess the seroprevalence of zoonotic agents, viz. A. phagocytophilum, hantaviruses, and Echinococcus spp., with special regard to B. burgdorferi s.l., among hunters in Lubelskie Voivodeship (eastern Poland). Methods: Serum samples collected from 134 hunters from Lubelskie Voivodeship were analyzed with the use of immunological techniques (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, line immunoblot test, and indirect fluorescence assay) for the presence of antibodies against the agents. Results: Specific antibodies were detected in 66% of the tested individuals. Antibodies against B. burgdorferi s.l. (39%), A. phagocytophilum (30%), hantaviruses (9%), and Echinococcus spp. (8%) were detected individually or as mixed results. Interpretation & conclusion: The results confirm that there is a risk of exposure to different pathogens in the forested areas in eastern Poland and that hunters are highly vulnerable to infection with the examined zoonotic agents. A significant proportion of co-occurring antibodies against different pathogens was noticed. Thus, hunters have to take special care of their health status evaluation and mitigate the exposure risk by using adequate prophylaxis measures.^aPlewik, Dorota^cy^aBorrelia burgdorferi s. l.^aSeroepidemiologiczne badania w kierunku wybranych zoonoz i patogenów wywołujących choroby odkleszczowe u rolników i myśliwych powiatu bialskiego^bFundusz Grantów na Badania Własne / PSW Biała Podlaska^aPańczuk, Anna^cx^aEchinococcus spp.^aKonon, Henryk^cx^aeastern Poland^ahantaviruses^ahunters^aseroprevalence Słowa kluczowe ang.: ; ; ; Inne bazy podające opis:
Aartykuł w czasopiśmie z IF (wykaz MNiSW)AFILIACJA PODANAENGPRACA RECENZOWANA100^a0972-9062^bA^fA^gABC^hABC^iX^jXY^a003^b001^c2017-01-05, 09:49^d2017-06-19, 09:38^e3729999290^f3724859301^aSerological surveillance of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases among hunters in eastern Poland^aJournal of Vector Borne Diseases^a2016^bVol. 53^cno. 4^dp. 355--361^a0972-9062^a2016/2017^aTokarska-Rodak, Małgorzata^cx^aAnaplasma phagocytophilum^aKopia dostępna w Sekcji Bibliometrii.^aZastosowanie immunofluorescencji w badaniu serologicznym surowic na obecność przeciwciał odpornościowych przeciwko Hantawirusom^bFundusz Grantów na Badania Własne / PSW Biała Podlaska^aFINAL_PUBLISHED^bOTHER^cAT_PUBLICATION^eOPEN_JOURNAL^aBackground & objectives: Many etiological agents of zoonoses are considered as significant biological hazard to people visiting forested areas frequently, for instance, hunters. They may be exposed to ticks, rodents, and birds as well as excreta/secretions of wild animals or contaminated water and soil. Hence, this population is at risk of contracting infection with pathogens such as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.), Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia spp., tick-borne encephalitis virus, Bartonella spp., Francisella tularensis, Echinococcus spp., or hantaviruses. The aim of the study was to assess the seroprevalence of zoonotic agents, viz. A. phagocytophilum, hantaviruses, and Echinococcus spp., with special regard to B. burgdorferi s.l., among hunters in Lubelskie Voivodeship (eastern Poland). Methods: Serum samples collected from 134 hunters from Lubelskie Voivodeship were analyzed with the use of immunological techniques (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, line immunoblot test, and indirect fluorescence assay) for the presence of antibodies against the agents. Results: Specific antibodies were detected in 66% of the tested individuals. Antibodies against B. burgdorferi s.l. (39%), A. phagocytophilum (30%), hantaviruses (9%), and Echinococcus spp. (8%) were detected individually or as mixed results. Interpretation & conclusion: The results confirm that there is a risk of exposure to different pathogens in the forested areas in eastern Poland and that hunters are highly vulnerable to infection with the examined zoonotic agents. A significant proportion of co-occurring antibodies against different pathogens was noticed. Thus, hunters have to take special care of their health status evaluation and mitigate the exposure risk by using adequate prophylaxis measures.^aPlewik, Dorota^cy^aBorrelia burgdorferi s. l.^aSeroepidemiologiczne badania w kierunku wybranych zoonoz i patogenów wywołujących choroby odkleszczowe u rolników i myśliwych powiatu bialskiego^bFundusz Grantów na Badania Własne / PSW Biała Podlaska^aPańczuk, Anna^cx^aEchinococcus spp.^aKonon, Henryk^cx^aeastern Poland^ahantaviruses^ahunters^aseroprevalence
