Research Article
Potential Emergence of New Zoonotic Disease in Semarang City Based on Eco-Geographical Analysis
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.29-6-2022.2326086, author={Dyah Mahendrasari Sukendra and Fitri Indrawati and Yunita Dyah Puspita Santik and Bambang Wahyono and Nur Siyam}, title={Potential Emergence of New Zoonotic Disease in Semarang City Based on Eco-Geographical Analysis }, proceedings={Proceedings of the 6th International Seminar on Public Health and Education, ISPHE 2022, 29 June 2022, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ISPHE}, year={2023}, month={1}, keywords={mapping demography pets transmission}, doi={10.4108/eai.29-6-2022.2326086} }- Dyah Mahendrasari Sukendra
Fitri Indrawati
Yunita Dyah Puspita Santik
Bambang Wahyono
Nur Siyam
Year: 2023
Potential Emergence of New Zoonotic Disease in Semarang City Based on Eco-Geographical Analysis
ISPHE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.29-6-2022.2326086
Abstract
Semarang City is included in the Covid-19 red zone. The natural evolution of CoV has been confirmed as the cause of Covid-19 transmission in various countries. Based on eco-geographical mapping, it can be seen the distribution of animals as a potential source of possible origin coronavirus. This information can be used to analyze the potential for emerging zoonotic diseases in Semarang City. Research aims to describe the potential emerging zoonotic diseases through the distribution of data&information on distribution of various animal species. Collecting data conduct by cluster random sampling through surveys. Criteria for sample people who live near monitored, patients &confirmed positive Covid-19(treated/cured/deceased) that have pets/livestock also wild animals around residence. The results show there are 3 animal health center (Gayamsari, Mijen, Gunungpati) from a total of 16 sub-districts. Wild/ownerless animals are cats (65%),bats (6%), birds (16%), dogs (2%),chickens (9%), and squirrels (1%). Finding in Ngaliyan district there are respondents monitored,patients,&confirmed positive Covid-19; presence of pets:cats&birds; wild animals: bats&cats. This condition makes Ngaliyan district has the potential to emerge of new emerging zoonotic diseases.