Detection and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium species in wild-caught pet spiny-tailed lizards

Kubota, Rie; Tokiwa, Toshihiro; Matsubara, Katsuki; Okamoto, Minoru; Ike, Kazunori

doi:10.1016/j.ijppaw.2020.01.002

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“…no. LC416466; over 401 bp) from an Arabian blue mastigure ( Uromastyx ornata philbyi ) from Japan ( Kubota et al, 2020 ). The SSU sequence also matched (99% identity over 725 bp) several other C. avium sequences, with an insertion of a thymine in relation to the C. avium reference sequence KU058875.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…avium (GenBank accession no. LC416468; 2 bp differences over 804 bp) from the mastigure ( Kubota et al, 2020 ) and to C. cf avium (GenBank accession no. LC310796; 4 bp differences over 804 bp) from the brown wood owl ( Makino et al, 2018 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Lizards can also harbour C. avium -related Cryptosporidium taxa ( Latney and Wellehan, 2020 ) of the “ C. avium clade” ( Kubota et al, 2020 ), comprising C. avium , C . cf.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…avium from spiny-tailed lizards ( Uromastyx sp.) with catarrhal enteritis ( Kubota et al, 2020 ); or C. avium from an inland bearded dragon ( Pogona vitticeps ) in Scotland, presenting with refractory conjunctivitis ( Lewis et al, 2020 ).…”

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Cryptosporidium cf. avium in an inland-bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) – A case report and review of the literature

Koehler¹,

Scheelings²,

Gasser³

2020

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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Here, we report the first case of Cryptosporidium cf. avium from an inland bearded dragon ( Pogona vitticeps ) from a wildlife sanctuary in Victoria, Australia. Molecular characterisation was conducted by PCR-coupled sequencing of regions in the small subunit of nuclear RNA ( SSU ), actin and large subunit of nuclear RNA ( LSU ) genes. The sequences obtained grouped with those of C . ornithophilus and other C. avium genotypes/variants originating from reptiles or birds. We discuss this case in relation to the current state of knowledge of C. avium of birds and reptiles, considering provenance and environment (agricultural, pet industry, wildlife, zoo or wildlife park) as well as clinical context, and pathological changes associated with cryptosporidiosis in these host animals.

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confidence: 99%

“…Lizards can also harbour C. avium -related Cryptosporidium taxa ( Latney and Wellehan, 2020 ) of the “ C. avium clade” ( Kubota et al, 2020 ), comprising C. avium , C . cf.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Cryptosporidium cf. avium in an inland-bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) – A case report and review of the literature

Koehler¹,

Scheelings²,

Gasser³

2020

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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“… Mungos mungo was brought from Tanzania to the Osaka Municipal Tennoji Zoological Gardens Abe et al ., 2004 [ 8 ] Snakes Different regions NS 469 57 (12.1) 1 C. snake genotype W11 Kuroki et al . 2008 [ 86 ] Hedgehog Examined at Banquet animal Hospital, Tokyo NS 1 1 1 C. horse genotype (VIbA13) Abe and Matsubara 2015 [ 5 ] Snakes 2 2 2 C. varanii; C. serpentis snake genotype Lizards 5 5 2 C. varanii; C. serpentis lizard genotype Spiny-tailed lizards Tokyo Saitama NS Case study 2 1 C. avium (novel variant) Kubota et al ., 2020 [ 84 ] Sika deer Hokkaido Hidaka, Ishikari, Nemuro ...…”

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<i>Cryptosporidium</i> species and cryptosporidiosis in Japan: a literature review and insights into the role played by animals in its transmission

El-Alfy

Nishikawa

2020

J. Vet. Med. Sci.

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Cryptosporidium species infect domestic animals, livestock, and humans. These protozoan parasites are frequently reported as major environmental contaminants in many countries despite their differing climatic, socioeconomic, and demographic factors. This review focuses on the research findings that relate to Cryptosporidium epidemiology, genetic diversity, and associated risk factors relating to animals, contaminated water sources, and humans in Japan. Adequate knowledge of these factors is essential for understanding the economic and public health importance of cryptosporidiosis in Japan so that effective control strategies against it are implemented. Cryptosporidium infections are highly prevalent in animals in Japan. Among the different animal species, cattle infections stand out because of their economic importance and zoonotic potential. Living circumstances in Japan restrain Cryptosporidium transmission between humans, but there is evidence to suggest that animals, especially those in close contact with humans, can be potential sources of human infections. Water sampling studies have provided clues about how environmental contamination with Cryptosporidium oocysts can cause infections in livestock and wild animals. There is some evidence of personto-person transmission of cryptosporidiosis, but only occasionally and under certain circumstances. By identifying the major role played by animals in Cryptosporidium transmission to people in Japan, we highlight the urgent need for disease control against this pathogen.

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Minimal zoonotic risk of cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis from frogs and reptiles

Egan,

Barbosa,

Feng

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European Journal of Protistology

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Detection and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium species in wild-caught pet spiny-tailed lizards

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Cryptosporidium cf. avium in an inland-bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) – A case report and review of the literature

Cryptosporidium cf. avium in an inland-bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) – A case report and review of the literature

<i>Cryptosporidium</i> species and cryptosporidiosis in Japan: a literature review and insights into the role played by animals in its transmission

Minimal zoonotic risk of cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis from frogs and reptiles

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