Brazilian Borreliosis: An In-depth Review of Incidence, Diagnostic Challenges, and Awareness Efforts in Brazil DOI Open Access
Monica E.T. Alcón-Chino, Salvatore G. De-Simone

Published: April 16, 2024

In Brazil, Brazilian borreliosis (BB), characterized molecularly, exhibits symptoms akin to Lyme disease (LD) but presents unique epidemiological, clinical, and morphological features. This study explores the incidence, diagnostic challenges, awareness initiatives regarding this in Brazil. Employing a narrative review methodology, data were sourced from Pubmed, Ebsco, Google Scholar, Web of Science without temporal constraints. Results reveal complexities Brazil due low sensitivity conventional tests use North American B. burgdorferi antigens. Despite epidemiological studies indicate an upswing cases humans animals. Therefore, there is urgent need define new biomarkers, molecular strategies, or antigenic targets advance development vaccines diagnostics. Early accurate pathogen identification crucial for active surveillance comprehend manage zoonosis.

Language: Английский

Microorganisms and Climate Change: A Not so Invisible Effect DOI Creative Commons
Ana Ibáñez, Sonia Garrido-Chamorro, Carlos Barreiro

et al.

Microbiology Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 918 - 947

Published: July 25, 2023

The effect of climate change on flora and fauna has been widely discussed for years. However, its consequences microorganisms are generally poorly considered. main microbiota is related to biodiversity changes in different regions the planet, mainly due variations temperature. These alterations resulting a worldwide (re)distribution pathogens, which was not considered few years ago. They affect food chain sectors (such as agriculture, livestock fishing), well human health. Hence, spread numerous animal plant pathogens observed recent from south north (especially America, Europe Asia), leading diseases, results economic ecological losses. In addition, global warming that accompanies could also be emerging antibiotic resistance. mitigation goes hand with microorganisms, can help us through natural industrial processes. Thus, this manuscript presents direct indirect effects described up date how they act phenomenon.

Language: Английский

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Tick-Borne Bacterial Diseases in Europe: Threats to public health DOI
Emina Pustijanac, Moira Buršić, Gioconda Millotti

et al.

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(7), P. 1261 - 1295

Published: April 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Pathogens transmitted by Ixodes ricinus DOI Creative Commons

Jeremy Gray,

Olaf Kahl, Annetta Zintl

et al.

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 102402 - 102402

Published: Oct. 4, 2024

Language: Английский

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Multiple factors affecting Ixodes ricinus ticks and associated pathogens in European temperate ecosystems (northeastern France) DOI Creative Commons

Nathalie Boulanger,

Delphine Aran,

Armand Maul

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: April 24, 2024

In Europe, the main vector of tick-borne zoonoses is Ixodes ricinus, which has three life stages. During their development cycle, ticks take separate blood meals from a wide variety vertebrate hosts, during they can acquire and transmit human pathogens such as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, causative agent Lyme borreliosis. this study conducted in Northeastern France, we studied importance soil type, land use, forest stand temporal dynamics on abundance associated pathogens. Negative binomial regression modeling results indicated that limestone-based soils were more favorable to than sandstone-based soils. The highest tick was observed forests, particularly among coniferous mixed stands. We identified an effect habitat time forests wetlands: recent current wetlands supported stable former wetlands, respectively. close association between Cervidae, Leporidae, birds. responsible for borreliosis, anaplasmosis, hard relapsing fever showed specific preferences associations with animal families. Machine learning algorithms related variables best predictors pathogen abundance.

Language: Английский

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Overview of case definitions and contact tracing indications in the 2022 monkeypox outbreak DOI Open Access
Giovanni Guarducci,

Barbara Rita Porchia,

C Lorenzini

et al.

Infezioni in Medicina, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31(1)

Published: March 4, 2023

Background: In 2022, a new outbreak of the Mpox virus occurred outside Africa, its usual endemic area.The was detected in European, American, Asian, and Oceanian countries where is uncommon or had not been reported previously spread rapid.The study aims to compare case definition indications for contact tracing infection among World Health Organization (WHO), European Centre Disease Prevention Control (ECDC), four Countries.Methods: From August 2022 November we conducted research, first on WHO ECDC official websites then Ministry National Agencies Countries (Italy, France, Spain, Portugal).All reports found were compared enlighten differences tracing. Results:The divides into categories: suspected, probable, confirmed, discarded, while cases confirmed probable.The defines as close others, it high, medium, minimal risk.The analyzed show heterogeneity both definitions tracing.Conclusions: Our analysis revealed between ECDC.Different followed different have given their indications.Harmonization strengthens public health preparedness response creates unified communication.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Questing Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus Ticks Collected from Recreational Areas in Northeastern Poland with Analysis of Environmental Factors DOI Creative Commons
Anna Grochowska,

Justyna Dunaj-Małyszko,

Sławomir Pancewicz

et al.

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 468 - 468

Published: April 14, 2022

Ticks, such as Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus, act vectors for multiple pathogens posing a threat to both human animal health. As the process of urbanization is progressing, those arachnids are being more commonly encountered in urban surroundings. In total, 1112 I. (n = 842) D. reticulatus 270) ticks were collected from several sites, including recreational parks, located Augustów Białystok, Poland. Afterwards, specimens examined presence Borrelia spp., Babesia Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Rickettsia Bartonella Coxiella burnetii using PCR method. Overall obtained infection rate reached 22.4% (249/1112). 26.7% (225/842) was infected, namely with spp. (25.2%; 212/842), (2.0%; 17/842), A. phagocytophilum (1.2%; 10/842). Among ticks, 8.9% (24/270) specifically (7.0%; 19/270), (1.1%; 3/270), burgdorferi s.l. (0.7%; 2/270). No specimen tested positively or burnetii. Co-infections detected 14 specimens. Results this study confirm that found within sites northeastern Poland infected at least three pathogens. Evaluation prevalence environments provides valuable information, especially light growing number tick-borne infections humans domesticated animals.

Language: Английский

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Italian peninsula as a hybridization zone of Ixodes inopinatus and I. ricinus and the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in I. inopinatus, I. ricinus, and their hybrids DOI Creative Commons
Ondřej Daněk,

Alena Hrbatová,

Karolina Volfová

et al.

Parasites & Vectors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: April 29, 2024

Abstract Background Ixodes inopinatus was described from Spain on the basis of morphology and partial sequencing 16S ribosomal DNA. However, several studies suggested that morphological differences between I. ricinus are minimal rDNA lacks power to distinguish two species. Furthermore, nuclear mitochondrial markers indicated evidence hybridization . In this study, we tested our hypothesis tick dispersal North Africa Southern Europe determined prevalence selected tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) in , their hybrids. Methods Ticks were collected Italy Algeria by flagging, identified TROSPA COI genes, screened for Borrelia burgdorferi s.l., B. miyamotoi Rickettsia spp. Anaplasma phagocytophilum polymerase chain reaction specific markers. Results Out 380 ticks, Italy, 92 3 136 hybrids All 149 ticks Overall, 60% positive at least one TBP. s.l. detected 19.5% it significantly more prevalent than Italy. Prevalence spotted fever group (SFG) 51.1%, with greater A. low (0.9% 5.2%, respectively) only Conclusions This study indicates is a dominant species Algeria, while common The higher SFG compared might be due geographical ecological these role epidemiology TBPs needs further investigation Mediterranean Basin. Graphical

Language: Английский

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Global risk assessment of Lyme borreliosis transmission DOI Creative Commons
Marina Cobos‐Mayo, Adrián Martín-Taboada, Alisa Aliaga‐Samanez

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

ABSTRACT We analysed the geographic risk of Lyme borreliosis taking into account biogeography tick vectors and carrier hosts, together with environmental anthropogenic factors. Four pathogeographical scenarios were set in order to represent contribution hosts spatial zoonotic risk. For that propose, we built distribution models based on occurrence cases humans ixodid vectors. Besides Ixodes species, considered other ticks potential be These combined through fuzzy logic operators, according criteria stablished each scenario. Finally, transmission model for which best fitted its global was selected. The selected mammal carriers as explanatory variables environment species contributed explain geographical larger extent than ticks. described regions where presence is still uncertain, such northern Africa inland areas western USA. Likewise, our indicated favourable conditions human latitudes beyond endemic distribution. Applying this multi-scenario methodology approach have led us a model, diversity might modify without limitation.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever Borrelia spp. in Vectors, Animals, and Humans within a One Health Approach in Mediterranean Countries DOI Creative Commons
Myrto Koutantou, Michel Drancourt, Emmanouil Angelakis

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Pathogens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 512 - 512

Published: June 17, 2024

The genus Borrelia has been divided into Borreliella spp., which can cause Lyme Disease (LD), and Relapsing Fever (RF). distribution of broadened due to factors such as climate change, alterations in land use, enhanced human animal mobility. Consequently, there is an increasing necessity for a One Health strategy identify the key components transmission cycle by monitoring human-animal-environment interactions. aim this study summarize all accessible data increase our understanding provide comprehensive overview Mediterranean region. Databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, were searched determine presence spp. vectors, animals, humans countries around Sea. A total 3026 identified screened after exclusion papers that did not fulfill criteria, 429 used. After examination available literature, it was revealed various species associated with LD RF are prevalent should be monitored order effectively manage prevent potential infections.

Language: Английский

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The role of wildlife in the epidemiology of tick-borne diseases in Slovakia DOI Creative Commons
Mária Kazimírová, Barbara Mangová,

Michal Chvostáč

et al.

Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 100195 - 100195

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Tick-borne diseases (TBD) represent an important challenge for human and veterinary medicine. In Slovakia, studies on the epidemiology of tick-borne pathogens (TBP) regarding reservoir hosts have focused small mammals to a lesser extent birds or lizards, while knowledge role remaining vertebrate groups is limited. Generally, wild ungulates, hedgehogs, small- medium-sized carnivores, squirrels are feeding ticks serve as reservoirs TBP. Importantly, because they carry infected and/or serologically positive, can be used sentinels monitor presence TBP in environment. With their increasing occurrence urban suburban habitats, hedgehogs foxes becoming component developmental cycle Ixodes ricinus such Anaplasma phagocytophilum Babesia spp. On other hand, it has been postulated that cervids may act dilution Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) encephalitis virus. southwestern high prevalence infection with Theileria (100%) was observed some cervid populations, A. (prevalence c.50%) detected boars. The following were free-ranging birds, hedgehogs: phagocytophilum, Rickettsia spp., Coxiella burnetii, Neoehrlichia mikurensis, B. (s.l.), growing understanding wildlife pathogen carriers pathogen-infected offers valuable insights into TBP, providing foundation reducing risk TBD.

Language: Английский

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