The Use and Potential of Biomedical Detection Dogs During a Disease Outbreak

Frontiers in Medicine

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Michele N. Maughan¹  Eric M. Best²  Jenna Dianne Gadberry³  Caitlin E. Sharpes¹  Kelley L. Evans⁴  Calvin C. Chue⁴  Patrick Lawrence Nolan⁵  Patricia E. Buckley⁴ 

[1] Excet, Inc.;Penn State Harrisburg;Intrinsic24;Biochemistry Branch, U.S. Army DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center;Tactical Directional Canine Systems

关键词: biomedical detection dog (BMDD);    canine;    olfactory science;    training aid delivery device (TADD);    COVID-19;    volatile organic compound (VOC);    volatilome;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmed.2022.848090

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Biomedical detection dogs offer incredible advantages during disease outbreaks that are presently unmatched by current technologies, however, dogs still face hurdles of implementation due to lack of inter-governmental cooperation and acceptance by the public health community. Here, we refine the definition of a biomedical detection dog, discuss the potential applications, capabilities, and limitations of biomedical detection dogs in disease outbreak scenarios, and the safety measures that must be considered before and during deployment. Finally, we provide recommendations on how to address and overcome the barriers to acceptance of biomedical detection dogs through a dedicated research and development investment in olfactory sciences.

【 授权许可】

CC BY