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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [[World Organisation for Animal Health]] – Information on prion diseases		* [https://www.woah.org World Organisation for Animal Health] – Information on prion diseases
	* [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] – TSE ~~resources~~		* [https://www.cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] – CDC website, [https://www.cdc.gov/prions/pdfs/tse-in-humans.pdf TSE in humans]
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	\| duration =		\| duration = Chronic
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	\| risks =		\| risks = Consumption of infected meat, genetic predisposition
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	\| prevention =		\| prevention = Avoidance of infected meat products
	\| treatment =		\| treatment = None available
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	'''Camel spongiform encephalopathy''' ('''CSE'''), commonly known as '''mad camel disease''', is similar to [[mad cow disease]], was discovered by two Algerian researchers, among them Dr Baaissa Babelhadj, veterinarian of the slaughter of the city of [[Ouargla]] in coordination with [[Italy\|Italian]] researchers,<ref name="ME">{{Cite web \|url=https://www.maghrebemergent.info/actualite/88933-deux-chercheurs-algeriens-decouvrent-la-maladie-du-dromadaire-fou-a-ouargla.html \|title='''maghrebemergent.info''' Deux chercheurs algériens découvrent la maladie du " dromadaire fou " à Ouargla \|access-date=2018-05-27 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524221856/https://www.maghrebemergent.info/actualite/88933-deux-chercheurs-algeriens-decouvrent-la-maladie-du-dromadaire-fou-a-ouargla.html \|archive-date=2018-05-24 \|dead-url=yes }}</ref> This infection is a form of [[prion]] disease ([[transmissible spongiform encephalopathy]], TSE) that affects camels.<ref name="HPM">[https://www.huffpostmaghreb.com/entry/deux-chercheurs-algeriens-decouvrent-la-maladie-du-chameau-fou-a-ouargla_mg_5af2cd95e4b00a3224eeeb9a '''huffpostmaghreb.com''' Deux chercheurs algériens découvrent la maladie du “chameau fou” à Ouargla]</ref><ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Babelhadj \|first1=B \|last2=Di Bari \|first2=MA \|last3=Pirisinu \|first3=L \|last4=Chiappini \|first4=B \|last5=Gaouar \|first5=SBS \|last6=Riccardi \|first6=G \|last7=Marcon \|first7=S \|last8=Agrimi \|first8=U \|last9=Nonno \|first9=R \|last10=Vaccari \|first10=G \|title=Prion Disease in Dromedary Camels, Algeria. \|journal=Emerging Infectious Diseases \|date=June 2018 \|volume=24 \|issue=6 \|pages=1029–1036 \|doi=10.3201/eid2406.172007 \|pmid=29652245\|pmc=6004840 }}</ref>

	~~== References ==~~		'''Camel spongiform encephalopathy''' ('''CSE'''), commonly known as '''mad camel disease''', is a [[prion]] disease that affects [[camels]]. It is classified as a form of [[transmissible spongiform encephalopathy]] (TSE), similar to [[bovine spongiform encephalopathy]] (BSE, also known as [[mad cow disease]]).
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			== Discovery ==
			Camel spongiform encephalopathy was first identified by two Algerian researchers, including Dr. Baaissa Babelhadj, a veterinarian at the slaughterhouse in the city of [[Ouargla]], in collaboration with [[Italy\|Italian]] researchers. The discovery raised concerns about the possible transmission of prion diseases among camels and their potential impact on human health.

			== Causes and Pathogenesis ==
			CSE is caused by abnormal [[prion proteins]], which induce misfolding of normal proteins in the [[central nervous system]]. This results in progressive neurodegeneration, leading to severe neurological symptoms and ultimately death.

			== Symptoms ==
			Affected camels exhibit:
			* Progressive neurological decline
			* Loss of coordination
			* Behavioral changes
			* Difficulty in movement
			* Increased aggression or unresponsiveness

			== Diagnosis ==
			The diagnosis of CSE relies on:
			* [[Histopathological]] examination of brain tissue
			* Detection of prions using [[Western blot]] and [[ELISA]]
			* Experimental bioassays

			== Transmission and Risks ==
			While the exact transmission route is unclear, CSE is believed to spread through contaminated feed or ingestion of prion-infected material, similar to other TSEs. The risk to humans remains uncertain, but precautionary measures are recommended to prevent possible cross-species transmission.

			== Prevention and Control ==
			There is currently no cure for CSE. Preventative strategies include:
			* Strict surveillance of livestock
			* Proper disposal of infected carcasses
			* Avoidance of feeding animal-derived proteins to camels

			== Public Health Concerns ==
			Given the zoonotic potential of some prion diseases, there is concern over whether CSE could affect humans who consume infected camel meat or milk. Further studies are needed to determine the risk.

			== See Also ==
			* [[Prion]]
			* [[Bovine spongiform encephalopathy]]
			* [[Scrapie]]
			* [[Chronic wasting disease]]

			== External Links ==
			* [[World Organisation for Animal Health]] – Information on prion diseases
			* [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] – TSE resources
			[[Category:Prion diseases]]
			[[Category:Neurological disorders]]
			[[Category:Animal diseases]]
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	{{Eradication of infectious disease}}		{{Eradication of infectious disease}}

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	~~File:Camel_spongiform_encephalopathy_2.jpg\|Camel spongiform encephalopathy 2~~
	~~File:Camel_spongiform_encephalopathy_3.jpg\|Camel spongiform encephalopathy 3~~
	~~File:Camel_spongiform_encephalopathy_4.jpg\|Camel spongiform encephalopathy 4~~
	~~File:Camel_spongiform_encephalopathy_5.jpg\|Camel spongiform encephalopathy 5~~
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'''Camel spongiform encephalopathy''' ('''CSE'''), commonly known as '''mad camel disease''', is similar to [[mad cow disease]], was discovered by two Algerian researchers, among them Dr Baaissa Babelhadj, veterinarian of the slaughter of the city of [[Ouargla]] in coordination with [[Italy|Italian]] researchers,<ref name="ME">{{Cite web |url=https://www.maghrebemergent.info/actualite/88933-deux-chercheurs-algeriens-decouvrent-la-maladie-du-dromadaire-fou-a-ouargla.html |title='''maghrebemergent.info''' Deux chercheurs algériens découvrent la maladie du " dromadaire fou " à Ouargla |access-date=2018-05-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524221856/https://www.maghrebemergent.info/actualite/88933-deux-chercheurs-algeriens-decouvrent-la-maladie-du-dromadaire-fou-a-ouargla.html |archive-date=2018-05-24 |dead-url=yes }}</ref> This infection is a form of [[prion]] disease ([[transmissible spongiform encephalopathy]], TSE) that affects camels.<ref name="HPM">[https://www.huffpostmaghreb.com/entry/deux-chercheurs-algeriens-decouvrent-la-maladie-du-chameau-fou-a-ouargla_mg_5af2cd95e4b00a3224eeeb9a '''huffpostmaghreb.com''' Deux chercheurs algériens découvrent la maladie du “chameau fou” à Ouargla]</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Babelhadj |first1=B |last2=Di Bari |first2=MA |last3=Pirisinu |first3=L |last4=Chiappini |first4=B |last5=Gaouar |first5=SBS |last6=Riccardi |first6=G |last7=Marcon |first7=S |last8=Agrimi |first8=U |last9=Nonno |first9=R |last10=Vaccari |first10=G |title=Prion Disease in Dromedary Camels, Algeria. |journal=Emerging Infectious Diseases |date=June 2018 |volume=24 |issue=6 |pages=1029–1036 |doi=10.3201/eid2406.172007 |pmid=29652245|pmc=6004840 }}</ref>

== References ==
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{{Eradication of infectious disease}}

[[Category:Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies]]
[[Category:Foodborne illnesses]]
[[Category:Health disasters]]

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