Pathogens, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(5), P. 724 - 724
Published: May 17, 2023
One Health is a well-known strategy for promoting and developing interdisciplinary collaboration across all aspects of health in human, animal, environmental domains [...]
Language: Английский
Pathogens, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 421 - 421
Published: March 7, 2023
Q fever is caused by the pathogen Coxiella burnetii and a zoonosis that naturally infects goats, sheep, cats, but can also infect humans, birds, reptiles, or arthropods. A survey was conducted for detection of antibodies against C. in sample 617 free-ranging wild ruminants, 358 boar (Sus scrofa) 259 red deer (Cervus elaphus), east-central Portugal during 2016-2022 hunting seasons. Only adult animals were sampled this study. Antibodies specific to detected using commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA; IDVet®, Montpellier, France) according manufacturer's instructions. The seroprevalence infection 1.5% (n = 9; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.7-2.8%). 4/358 (1.1%; CI: 0.3-2.8%) 5/259 (1.9%; 0.6-4.5%). Results present study indicate Portugal. These findings help local health authorities focus on problem wildlife facilitate application One Health approach its prevention control.
Language: Английский
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Acta Tropica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 257, P. 107299 - 107299
Published: June 30, 2024
Q fever is a re-emerging zoonosis whose epidemiological cycle in ruminants well defined, while the role of other species (including pets) still debated. In this study, serological and molecular prevalence Coxiella burnetii sample dogs Campania region, southern Italy was evaluated. A seroprevalence 5.97 % (16/268) observed using commercial multispecies ELISA, compared to only 2.7 (5/197) at level. No risk factors correlated with higher levels exposure except for size animal (small showed significantly seroprevalence). Positive samples were further evaluated reactivity phase I II antigens IFA phase-specific ELISAs (for specific IgG detection). Two animals antibodies against both phases infection, suggesting that seroconversion follows similar dynamics those ruminants. One five positive results real-time PCR confirmed endpoint similarity spp. strains detected tick dog when sequenced. we demonstrated different categories Italy, including pet living indoors. Since reports transmission infection from pets humans have been described rural urban areas, careful surveillance these also necessary. lack additional information, comprehending requires monitoring wild domestic populations.
Language: Английский
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Birds, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 3 - 3
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Coxiella burnetii is a highly infectious zoonotic pathogenic bacterium that has major economic impact in the livestock industry throughout world and causes unpredictable outbreaks humans worldwide. Although it known birds are potential reservoirs of C. burnetii, their role epidemiological cycle pathogen not been fully verified. Due to its non-specific symptoms clinical signs, certainly an underdiagnosed disease. The objective this study was obtain more information on prevalence wild Portugal. Blood, plasma, other tissue samples were obtained from admitted at wildlife rehabilitation centres Portugal scope passive surveillance. Antibodies specific screened using commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay according manufacturer’s instructions. Evidence infection sought based detection bacterial DNA. No positive results found, either terms antibodies or molecular biology. These serological findings do indicate endemic circulation birds, which can be considered relevant information. However, complete serialized approach over time necessary able make real inferences about endemicity country dispersion among avian populations. qPCR also negative, finding suggesting host population may play significant transmission dynamics burnetii. Given importance bird species as natural bacterium, we consider these data useful for multidisciplinary work prevention control Q fever, following One Health approach.
Language: Английский
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Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Coxiella burnetii is an airborne bacterial zoonotic pathogen that causes Q fever/coxiellosis in humans and animals. Although dogs are suspected of transmitting fever to past outbreaks, the prevalence C. Indian dog population risk factors for infection remain unknown. In this study, 452 from pet clinics three states were screened coxiellosis using molecular (Trans‐PCR, Com 1‐PCR) serological (IFAT) tests. DNA was detected 0.44% blood samples Trans‐PCR, pathogen‐specific antibodies found 4.20% sera IFAT. Contact with stray ownership by farmers identified as canine coxiellosis. This study appears be first systematic assessment associated among India. A large‐scale its warranted pets high‐risk occupational groups
Language: Английский
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Pathogens, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(12), P. 1415 - 1415
Published: Dec. 2, 2023
Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, with farm ruminants being considered the main sources of infection for humans. However, there have been several cases in people that related to domestic cats as well. Cats can become infected through various routes, including ingestion raw milk, hunting and consuming rodents birds, consumption contaminated pet food, inhalation aerosols dust, bites from hematophagous arthropods. Infected typically do not show symptoms, but pregnant queens may experience abortion or give birth weak kittens. Accurate diagnosis using serological molecular methods crucial detecting cats, allowing prompt action appropriate treatments preventive measures. Breeders, cattery personnel, veterinarians, owners should be informed about risks C. burnetii infections associated experiencing reproductive disorders.
Language: Английский
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Veterinary Research Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48(4), P. 2713 - 2719
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract Coxiella burnetii is the etiologic agent of Q fever, a worldwide zoonosis. Cattle, sheep and goats are considered main reservoirs disease. Transmission to humans occurs mainly through inhalation infectious aerosols from milk, faeces, urine, birth products infected ruminants. In this study, 2-year longitudinal approach was performed ascertain excretion C. in bulk tank milk samples mountain plateau central Portugal, with sampling conducted during years 2015 2016. From total 156 tested by qPCR, only one showed be positive for (1.28% [95%CI: 0.03–6.94]), 2015, first year collection. Bidirectional sequencing phylogenetic analysis IS1111 transposase partial region confirmed presence DNA. The raw highlights necessity additional research determine if potential source human infection. Animal health surveillance prevention measures against zoonotic disease should considered.
Language: Английский
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International Journal of Dermatology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract The bond between humans and dogs is precious has been treasured since ancient times. Dog ownership linked to numerous health benefits, such as increased physical activity social functioning decreased depression cardiovascular events. However, can transmit zoonotic diseases humans, many of which present with cutaneous findings. This review summarizes the dermatologic manifestations, transmission routes, diagnosis, treatment transmitted by dogs, including vector‐borne, bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic infections. emphasizes significance clinicians obtaining a comprehensive exposure history when patients exhibit rash unknown origin. Such an approach provide valuable epidemiological clues related diagnosing disease pet dog. Furthermore, identifying dog infection source subsequent veterinary help prevent recurrent infections in patients.
Language: Английский
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Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: July 8, 2024
Infection from Coxiella burnetti causes Q fever that manifests with vague symptoms. We report a case of an individual admitted to the hospital recurrent fevers history multiple tick bites. Further workup revealed examination and laboratory findings consistent endocarditis. Fevers resolved doxycycline hydroxychloroquine. Our highlights suspicion for should be maintained in patients presenting unknown origin prompt recognition appropriate treatment.
Language: Английский
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Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 232, P. 106330 - 106330
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Coxiella burnetii is a multi-host bacterium of major public and animal health concern. This pathogen circulates among several wild species in the Iberian Peninsula, however, role lynx (Lynx pardinus) epidemiology this emerging still unknown. The objective work was to assess circulation C. populations from Peninsula study molecular characterisation lynxes their feeding ticks. A total 922 lynxes, including free-ranging captive individuals, were sampled between 2010 2022 for collection sera (n = 543), spleen samples 390) ticks 357 61 lynxes). overall seroprevalence 7.7 % (42/543; 95 %CI: 5.5-10.0 %), with age being significantly associated exposure lynxes. longitudinal also carried out dynamics host, revealing that 7 37 longitudinally surveyed individuals seroconverted during period. PCR prevalence 4.4 (17/390, 2.3-6.4 %) 1.1 (4/357; CI: 0.0-2.2) first evaluate confirm infection felid. results obtained show moderate, wide, homogeneous, endemic populations.
Language: Английский
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Veterinary World, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 2603 - 2611
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Coxiella burnetii is a highly contagious zoonotic bacterial micro-organism. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of C. in dogs using serological and molecular methods. Furthermore, sequencing analysis dog isolates was conducted. A total 172 dogs, including 93 pet 21 police 38 guardian 20 stray were selected. Venous blood drained from examined serologically by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) molecularly polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for burnetii. The overall 16.86%, accounting 55% 9.68% 19.05% 13.16% dogs. Strong positive sera observed (4.84 ± 0.29), whereas weak (3.22 0.18). PCR revealed 6.4% 1.08%, 4.76%, 2.63%, 40% pet, police, guardian, respectively. Phylogenetic tree local rate similarity mutations/changes between 95.47% 100% 0.059%, Subsequently, significantly similar Chinese hedgehog, Iraqi camel, Colombian human National Center Biotechnology Information-GenBank isolates. first on Iraq. To prevent transmission humans, role or other domestic wild animals as sources infection must be investigated extensively. In addition, regions should surveyed most sensitive specific diagnostic assays, such ELISA PCR.
Language: Английский
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