No.252 Seminar ： One Health approach to infectious diseases: Metaviromic analyses from non-human primates in Indonesia
- Youdiil Ophinni Assistant Professor , Center for Southeast Asian Studies
- 2024/07/23 4:45pm
- Research Administration Building, Basement Floor (Conference Rooms 1&2)
- English
- Onsite
Summary
We explored the relationships between humans, non-human primates
(NHP), and their viral ecosystems in Indonesia, a region with the
highest animal biodiversity but facing drastic ecological changes due
to escalating anthropogenic activities. Metaviromic analysis of
orangutans, Mueller’s gibbons, and human samples revealed both
similarities and differences in viral landscapes, underscoring the
importance of understanding host-specific viral diversity. Our
findings emphasize the presence of known human viruses in NHPs,
highlighting the need for vigilant management of interspecies contact.
A One Health approach that promotes sustainable ecological practices
is crucial to minimize the risks posed by viral transmission, amidst
anthropogenic disturbances and climate change in Indonesia and
Southeast Asia in general.