Canine Babesiosis Caused by Large Babesia Species: Global Prevalence and Risk Factors—A Review

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(16), P. 2612 - 2612

Published: Aug. 13, 2023

Canine babesiosis is a disease caused by protozoan pathogens belonging to the genus Babesia. Four species of large Babesia cause canine (B. canis, B. rossi, vogeli, and informally named coco). Although has worldwide distribution, different occur in specific regions: rossi sub-Saharan Africa, canis Europe Asia, coco Eastern Atlantic United States, while vogeli occurs southern parts northern Australia, regions North America, South America. most prevalent globally. This results from its wide range monotropic vector species, mild or subclinical nature infections, likely longest evolutionary association with dogs. The important risk factors for infection spp. include living rural areas, kennels animal shelters, endemic infection, season year (which associated increased tick activity), infestation ticks, lack treatment acaricides.

Language: Английский

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Tick-borne pathogens in questing adults Dermacentor reticulatus from the Eastern European population (north-eastern Poland)

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

Published: Jan. 6, 2024

Abstract Dermacentor reticulatus is tick species with an expanding geographical range in Europe, which creates the possibility of spreading microorganisms significant veterinary and medical importance. The study aimed to investigate prevalence genetic diversity Rickettsia spp., Babesia Borrelia spp. Anaplasma phagocytophilum adult D. ticks from Eastern European population urban natural biotopes north-eastern Poland. Microorganisms were detected by PCR identified DNA sequencing. overall infection rate at least one pathogens was 29.6%. predominantly (27.1%) (with R. raoultii —9.1%) followed (2.4%) B. canis (1.5%) as most frequent. Based on 18S rRNA gene sequence, three genotypes revealed. significantly higher biotopes. rates afzelii A. determined 0.9% 0.3%, respectively. Co-infections 3.8% infected ticks. In diagnosing tick-borne diseases humans, lymphadenopathy should not be excluded. different suggests differences clinical picture canine babesiosis area.

Language: Английский

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The Occurrence of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in Ixodes ricinus Ticks Collected from Nature-Educational and Tourist Trails in the Poprad Landscape Park

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 117 - 117

Published: Jan. 26, 2025

Throughout Europe, including Poland, Ixodes ricinus ticks are the main vector of numerous pathogenic agents that pose a serious threat to public health. Southern Poland attracts many tourists with its scenic landscapes and abundant recreational opportunities. These areas ideal habitats for wild fauna, which serve as reservoirs hosts these pathogens ticks. The large population biodiversity facilitate proliferation aim this study was determine potential exposure humans tick-borne such Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia spp., along nature-educational tourist trails Poprad Landscape Park. From 2020 2021, were collected using flagging method on three paths within DNA isolated from 213 I. ammonia method. To detect in ticks, PCR nested methods used. B. s.l. A. two pairs primers specific flaB gene fragment 16S rRNA used, respectively. For spp. detection, 18S amplification products separated electrophoretically visualized under ultraviolet light. In total, among examined detected 31% samples. Neither phagocytophilum nor studied material. results indicate potentially high risk infections residents

Language: Английский

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Interdisciplinary studies on Coxiella burnetii: From molecular to cellular, to host, to one health research

International Journal of Medical Microbiology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 313(6), P. 151590 - 151590

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

The Q-GAPS (Q fever GermAn interdisciplinary Program for reSearch) consortium was launched in 2017 as a German of more than 20 scientists with exceptional expertise, competence, and substantial knowledge the field Q pathogen Coxiella (C.) burnetii. C. burnetii exemplifies zoonotic challenges disease control prophylaxis human, animal, environmental settings One Health approach. An approach to studying is essential address unresolved questions about epidemiology, immunology, pathogenesis, surveillance, In five years, has provided new insights into pathogenicity interaction host defense mechanisms. also investigated vaccine efficacy application animal reservoirs identified expanded phenotypic genotypic characteristics their epidemiological significance. addition, conceptual principles controlling, surveilling, preventing infections were developed prepared specific target groups. All findings have been continuously integrated Web-based, interactive, freely accessible information platform (www.q-gaps.de), which contains guidelines support public health institutions controlling fever. this review, we will summarize our results show an example how provides better tools at national level.

Language: Английский

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Coxiella burnetii in Dogs and Cats from Portugal: Serological and Molecular Analysis

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(12), P. 1525 - 1525

Published: Dec. 13, 2022

Dogs and cats are potential sources of infection for some zoonotic diseases such as Q fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii, a multiple host pathogen. fever outbreaks in dogs have been related with parturition abortion events, ticks role the transmission this This study aimed to screen C. burnetii cats, collected from infested animals. An observational descriptive was conducted Portugal at two time points nine years apart, 2012 2021. Sera obtained (total n = 294) were tested antibodies using commercial ELISA adapted multi-species detection. DNA screened qPCR assay targeting IS1111 uterine samples ticks. A decrease exposure observed 17.2% (95% CI: 5.8–35.8%) 0.0% 2021, 12.6% 7.7–19.0%) 1.7% 0.3–9.1%) 2021 (p < 0.05). Overall, despite differences samples, rural habitat seems favour burnetii. The not detected low seropositivity absence suggest that often exposed Nevertheless, monitoring companion animals is an important tool prevent human outbreaks, considering owners veterinarians contacting infected animals, mainly areas which come into contact livestock.

Language: Английский

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Co-occurrence of <em>Borrelia burgdorferi </em>sensu lato and <em>Babesia</em> spp. DNA in <em>Ixodes ricinus</em> Ticks Collected from Vegetation and Pets in the City of Poznań, Poland

Published: March 1, 2024

Green spaces localized in cities create favourable environmental conditions for Ixodes ricinus, the most widespread and important vector of tick-borne pathogens Central Europe. In this study, we described prevalence Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. Babesia species found mono- double infections among I. ricinus ticks occurring urban areas city Poznań, west-central Poland. Two tick groups were examined: (i) a group 1,029 host-seeking (460 nymphs, 289 females, 280 males (ii) 1,268 engorged female removed from 1,115 tick-infested animals, dogs cats. The overall B. was almost two-fold higher comparison to derived pets (8.7 vs. 4.7%, respectively, χ2 test, P = 0.001). afzelii garinii prevalent both vegetation (3.7% 3.7%, respectively) 0.6%, respectively). slightly more common feeding compared those (6.0 respectively), however, difference not significant. Three including Ba. microti, venatorum canis identified. microti (2.6% 1.4%, (2.8% 2.2%, whereas rarest piroplasm. All Ba obtained sequences (n=42) identical genotype &quot;Jena/Germany&quot; that is considered as pathogenic humans. Furthermore, (n=17) with isolated patients Italy, Austria Altogether, out 121 Babesia-positive ticks, 19.8% simultaneously infected spirochetes. We similar prevalences co-infections (1.1%) well (1.0%). first group, prevailed coinfections (73%), mostly garinii, second dominated (92.7%). This finding documenting co-occurrence companion animals. detection strains humans predominance LB spirochetes, animals indicates there potential risk acquiring human babesiosis and/or Lyme borreliosis Poznań. Although, encountering co-infected low (1.0%), severe clinical symptoms complications deserves notice. A relatively high infection rates dog-derived (3.2%) (2.6%), suggests could potentially be involved circulation piroplasm areas, where competent vector, Dermacentor reticulatus absent or rare.

Language: Английский

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Exposure of dogs and cats to Borrelia miyamotoi infected Ixodes ricinus ticks in urban areas of the city of Poznań, west-central Poland

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 102188 - 102188

Published: May 10, 2023

Borrelia miyamotoi is an emerging human pathogen that causes a relapsing fever-like disease named B. disease. The bacterium belongs to the fever borreliae, and similar spirochetes of burgdorferi sensu lato group, it transmitted only by hard ticks Ixodes ricinus complex. To date, has not been demonstrated cause illness in dogs or cats, poorly documented veterinary medicine. aim this study was determine presence (i) host-seeking (ii) engorged sp. collected from cats during their inspection clinics city Poznań, west-central Poland. Host-seeking were sampled dog walking areas localized urban forested recreational sites city. In study, 1,059 837 I. 680 tick-infested animals (567 113 cats) screened. Additionally, 31 hexagonus (one larva, 13 nymphs, 17 females) three cats; one larva nymph two dogs; infested with single Dermacentor reticulatus female. DNA identified amplification sequencing V4 hypervariable region 16S rRNA gene flaB fragments. detected 22 (2.1%) (in all developmental tick stages areas). addition, exhibited (1.8%). Fifteen tested positive for DNA, observed (9.1%; female nymphs) ticks. D. PCR-negative bacterium. results establishment broad populations different ecosystems Poznań. lack difference mean infection animal-derived suggests systematic surveillance pets may be useful evaluation exposure infected areas. Additional studies are required further elucidate role domestic wild carnivores epidemiology miyamotoi, which remains unknown.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of pathogens in sympatric <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> and <i>Dermacentor reticulatus</i> ticks in Eastern Poland and their potential impact on oral-anal contacts between ticks

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(2), P. 259 - 265

Published: June 23, 2023

1. Bartosik K, Sitarz M, Szymańska J, Buczek A. Tick bites on humans in the agricultural and recreational areas south-eastern Poland. Ann Agric Environ Med. 2011;18(1):151–157. Google Scholar

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Ixodes ricinus collected from dogs in eastern Poland

Journal of Veterinary Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68(1), P. 109 - 114

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract Introduction Ixodes ricinus ticks are an important vector and reservoir of pathogenic microorganisms causing dangerous infectious diseases in humans animals. The presence urban greenery is a particularly public health concern due to the potential for companion animals be exposed tick-borne there. study assessed prevalence Borrelia burgdorferi Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection I. feeding on dogs. Material Methods consisted analyses collected 2018–2020 from owned stray dogs north-eastern part Lubelskie province (eastern Poland). An AmpliSens PCR kit was used qualitative detection differentiation infections. Results Infections B. A. were detected 10.9% 12.9% examined ticks, respectively. One tick (0.7%) co-infected by both pathogens. Infection with significantly more highly prevalent than strays (18.7% 2.8%, respectively), whereas similar groups (12.0% 13.9%, respectively). Conclusion co-infection observed suggests possibility simultaneous pathogens single bite. factor assessing risk not only but also their owners, who close contact visit same green areas recreationally.

Language: Английский

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Co-Occurrence of Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato and Babesia spp. DNA in Ixodes ricinus Ticks Collected from Vegetation and Pets in the City of Poznań, Poland

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 307 - 307

Published: April 10, 2024

Here, we described the prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. and Babesia species found in mono- double infections among Ixodes ricinus ticks occurring urban areas city Poznań, Poland. We tested 1029 host-seeking 1268 engorged removed from pet animals. afzelii B. garinii prevailed both vegetation (3.7% 3.7%, respectively) pets 0.6%, respectively). canis Ba. microti were most prevalent (2.6% 1.4%, feeding (2.8% 2.2%, sequences proved to be identical human pathogenic genotype “Jena/Germany”. Sequences rarest piroplasm venatorum (0.7%) with those isolated European patients. About 1.0% yielded dual infections; ticks, co-infections garinii, whereas dominated double-infected ticks. Dual infections, even a low prevalence, pose challenge for differential diagnosis patients acute febrile disease after tick bite. The finding groups suggests that I. could involved circulation this piroplasm.

Language: Английский

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