Canine babesiosis in Nueva Ecija, Philippines: A retrospective study from small animal veterinary clinics

ARSHI Veterinary Letters, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 1 - 2

Published: April 8, 2025

This study investigated the occurrence of canine babesiosis from 2020 to 2022 based on records eight small animal veterinary clinics across four cities in Nueva Ecija: Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, and San Jose. Data age, sex, breed, clinical signs, date diagnosis, owner address were collected organized using Microsoft Excel. The results indicated that dogs aged 13 months older had highest incidence (52.86%). Male (50.26%) slightly more affected than females (47.66%). Toy breeds, particularly Shih Tzus, exhibited infection rate (56.50%). Inappetence was most commonly observed sign (61.01%). majority cases (49.39%) occurred during rainy season (June November), with Cabanatuan reporting number (184 cases). Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between dogs’ breed.

Language: Английский

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Phylogenetic inferences based on distinct molecular markers reveals a novel Babesia (Babesia pantanalensis nov. sp.) and a Hepatozoon americanum-related genotype in crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous)

Experimental Parasitology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 262, P. 108786 - 108786

Published: May 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Germany-wide citizen science study reveals spread of Babesia canis-infected Dermacentor reticulatus ticks by dogs travelling within the country

Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 100187 - 100187

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The ornate dog tick Dermacentor reticulatus, vector of Babesia canis, has shown a considerable range expansion in several European countries. Previously, only few areas Germany were recognised as endemic for B. but marked increase autochthonous canine babesiosis cases and spread to new been noted recently. To better assess the current risk dogs, present study screened 5913 specimens D. reticulatus from all over Germany, collected frame Citizen Science during 2019–2023. Moreover, 343 marginatus ticks also included. detection was achieved by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). Positive samples confirmed sequencing. MGB-probe-based triplex qPCR established detect distinguish between spp. relevant Europe, i.e. vogeli gibsoni. Overall, canis DNA detected five (0.08%). Two canis-positive originated previously known babesiosis, namely area Freiburg im Breisgau, federal state Baden-Wuerttemberg, district St. Wendel, Saarland. Three further districts not yet endemic, one each Mansfeld-Suedharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Ravensburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg city Fürth, Bavaria. However, Fürth found on who had returned trip Breisgau region previous day, indicating translocation specimen out this well-known focus. geographical distribution positive shows that is currently spreading particularly via dogs travelling within country, increasing infection throughout country. Important measures contain pathogen include comprehensive year-round prophylaxis with licensed acaricides, protect individual pet, entire population. screening entering canis-endemic countries required any treatment should aim at elimination use appropriate imidocarb dosages.

Language: Английский

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Distribution of Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Heamaphysalis elliptica dog ticks and pathogens they are carrying: A systematic review

Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 47, P. 100969 - 100969

Published: Dec. 12, 2023

The role of ixodid ticks especially Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Heamaphysalis elliptica in the epidemiology several diseases veterinary public health importance have been documented. This study conducted a systematic review focusing on distribution R. H. elliptica, as well common tick-borne pathogens they harbour. Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web Science databases were used to search for English journal articles published between January 1990 June 2021. assessed by following Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. was registered PROSPERO [(ID no: CRD42022327372). Of studies included review, 247 19 had identified respectively, whereas 15 both tick species. There is reported worldwide from 64 countries, only African continent 6 countries. In total, 120 that this detection (n = 118 articles) and/or 2 ticks. According harboured protozoa such Babesia spp., Hepatozoon Leishmania Theileria bacteria Acinetobacter spp. Anaplasma Bacillus Borrelia Brucella Coxiella Staphylococcus be harbouring Ehrlichia Rickettsia Most (50%) conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique pathogens, followed real-time PCR (qPCR) 26), nested 22). has shed light two dog zoonotic are harbouring. data will enable surveillance can report whether these their associated expanding or shrinking stable.

Language: Английский

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Description and molecular characterisation of Babesia ailuropodae n. sp., a new piroplasmid species infecting giant pandas

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

Published: July 20, 2024

Babesia spp. are protozoan parasites that infect the red blood cells of domesticated animals, wildlife and humans. A few cases giant pandas (a flagship species in terms conservation) infected with a putative novel sp. have been reported. However, comprehensive research on morphological molecular taxonomic classification this is still lacking. This study was designed to close gap formally describe new infecting pandas. Detailed morphological, phylogenetic analyses were conducted characterise assess its systematic relationships other Blood samples from subjected microscopic examination. The 18S ribosomal RNA (18S rRNA), cytochrome b (cytb) mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) amplified, sequenced assembled using DNA purified taken Based newly generated rRNA, cytb mitogenome sequences, trees constructed. Morphologically, exhibited various forms, including round oval ring-shaped morphologies, resembling those found small canine displaying typical tetrads. Phylogenetic sequences revealed forms monophyletic group, relationship bears (Ursidae), raccoons (Procyonidae) canids (Canidae). Notably, structure consisted six large subunit-coding genes (LSU1-6) three protein-coding (cytb, cox3 cox1) arranged linearly. coupled genetic analyses, we genus Babesia, namely, ailuropodae n. sp., which infects

Language: Английский

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Survey for Babesia spp. in wildlife in the eastern United States

International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25, P. 101015 - 101015

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

is a diverse genus of piroplasms that parasitize the red blood cells wide variety mammals and avian species, including humans. There lack knowledge on

Language: Английский

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Canine vector-borne parasites in the Galapagos

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

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

The extraordinary Galapagos Islands, with an impressive number of endemic and native species, maintain the interest curiosity for researchers from all over world. species are known to be vulnerable new pathogens, cointroduced their invasive hosts. In case parasitic arthropods, evolutionary success is related association other hosts (such as domestic animals). These associations could become a significant driver change, occasionally they can seek another have capacity transmit pathogens between wild animals. current study aims identify distribution abundance canine vector-borne parasites in Islands based on possibility that some them spill mammals.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of the efficacy of Simparica Trio® in the prevention of the transmission of Babesia canis by infected Dermacentor reticulatus to dogs

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

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

Babesia canis is a clinically relevant vector-borne pathogen in dogs, and its presence expanding. The efficacy of Simparica Trio® (Zoetis) the prevention B. transmission was evaluated at minimum recommended label dose 1.2 mg/kg sarolaner, 24 µg/kg moxidectin 5 pyrantel per kg bodyweight. Twenty-four (24) dogs were randomly allocated to either placebo-treated group or one two treatment groups with Trio. Dogs infested canis-infected Dermacentor reticulatus ticks 21 28 days after administration. Blood samples for antibody DNA detection collected from each dog prior tick infestation until infestation. A defined as being positive if it tested by both an indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) PCR any time during study. No treatment-related adverse reactions recorded All animals displayed clinical signs due babesiosis on IFA PCR. None Trio-treated symptoms positive, resulting 100% canine (P < 0.0001). single Trio bodyweight prevents infected D. least days.

Language: Английский

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Canine Babesiosis And Therapy Options – A Review

Folia veterinaria, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68(2), P. 49 - 56

Published: June 1, 2024

Abstract Babesiosis is a disease caused by intraerythrocytic protozoal parasites, which occurs in animals and humans. In dogs, babesiosis can be eight species of Babesia gene: i.e., B. canis , rossi vogeli coco gibsoni conradae negevi are bound to certain geographical areas. The has focal nature its transmission depends mainly on vectors, ticks various species. Due transstadial, transovarial transmission, able persist natural foci several generations ticks, even without the presence susceptible host. Typical clinical signs associated with canine are: fever, apathy, weakness, pale mucous membranes, icterus hemoglobinuria. have an acute or peracute course, subclinical subacute infections also been described. manifestations may vary depending particular strains, their specific virulence, but factors that determine host’s response infection, such as age, individual immune status, concurrent other diseases. Medicines, from group antiprotozoans, selected antibiotics, combinations used for therapy. There differences therapy species, animal often cured phase, parasite remains organism.

Language: Английский

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Effects of gonadectomy on the incidence rate of babesiosis and the risk of severe babesiosis in dogs aged 6 months and older at a veterinary academic hospital in South Africa: A case-control and retrospective cohort study

Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 230, P. 106293 - 106293

Published: July 20, 2024

Gonadectomy in dogs is associated with changes risks of a variety non-infectious health conditions, but few studies have examined its effects on infectious disease outcomes. The objectives our study were to estimate the causal effect gonadectomy incidence rate babesiosis diagnosis, and risk severe diagnosed cases, 6 months older seen at veterinary academic hospital South Africa from 2013 through 2020. To diagnosis dogs, we conducted case-control density sampling hospital's primary care service, adjusting for sex, age, breed category weight. We identified 811 cases selected 3244 time-matched controls. severity babesiosis, retrospective cohort among all (n=923), including these further 112 referred hospital, also substantially reduced (total ratio [IRR] 0.5; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 0.41-0.60) [RR] 0.72; CI 0.60-0.86). Tipping point sensitivity analysis shows that estimates are robust unmeasured confounding bias. There was no evidence modification by qualitatively similar males females both Compared females, had higher (IRR 1.74; 1.49-2.04) (RR 1.12; 0.98-1.28). In conclusion, protective male female age older, contributes important debate overall benefits this population.

Language: Английский

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