Epidemiological survey of zoonotic pathogens in feral pigeons (Columba livia var. domestica) and sympatric zoo species in Southern Spain

Cano‐Terriza, David; Guerra, R.; Lecollinet, Sylvie; Cerdà‐Cuéllar, Marta; Cabezón, Óscar; Almerı́a, S.; García‐Bocanegra, Ignacio

doi:10.1016/j.cimid.2015.10.003

Cited by 42 publications

(22 citation statements)

References 46 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The overall flavivirus seroprevalence detected in this species (4.8%) is consistent with that observed in clinically healthy horses (7.1%) and wild ruminants (ranging between 1.4% and 4%) (Boadella et al., ; García‐Bocanegra, Arenas‐Montes, et al., ; García‐Bocanegra, Jaén‐Téllez, et al., ; García‐Bocanegra et al., ), but slightly lower than in domestic birds (13.0%), wild boar (12.6%) and red foxes (20.4%) in this country (Gutiérrez‐Guzmán et al., ; Jurado‐Tarifa et al., ). Our results were also within the values previously found in both resident and migratory wild birds in Spain (Alba et al., ; Cano‐Terriza et al., ; Ferraguti et al., ; García‐Bocanegra et al., ; López et al., ). Although differences in seroprevalence were observed among regions, they were probably related to certain bias in the sampling, as most of the hunting dogs were collected in Extremadura in 2003.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Exposure to West Nile virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus in dogs in Spain

García‐Bocanegra

Jurado‐Tarifa

Cano‐Terriza

et al. 2018

Transbound Emerg Dis

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In the past decade, the spread of emerging zoonotic flaviviruses (genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae) has been reported in many regions worldwide, representing a threat to both human and animal health. A serosurvey was carried out to assess exposure and risk factors associated with antigenically related flaviviruses, particularly West Nile virus (WNV), Usutu virus (USUV) and tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), in dogs in Spain. Flavivirus antibodies were detected in 39 of 815 dogs (4.8%; 95% CI: 3.3-6.3) by bELISA. Significantly higher seropositivity was observed in hunting dogs compared to pet dogs. Virus neutralization tests confirmed WNV-specific and TBEV-specific antibodies in 11 and 14 bELISA-positive dogs, respectively. This is the first serosurvey of WNV and TBEV in dogs in Spain and the first report of TBEV circulation in this country. The seropositivity obtained indicates widespread, but not homogeneous, distribution of WNV and TBEV in dogs in Spain. In 2013 and 2015, WNV-seropositive dogs were detected in those areas of Andalusia where the highest number of WNV outbreaks were reported in both horses and humans. Antibodies against TBEV have been found in dogs sampled in two different periods and regions in Spain. Serosurveillance in dogs could be a complementary way of monitoring the activity of emerging flaviviruses in Spain.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Exposure to West Nile virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus in dogs in Spain

García‐Bocanegra

Jurado‐Tarifa

Cano‐Terriza

et al. 2018

Transbound Emerg Dis

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The overall prevalence of antibodies against WNV and antigenically-related flaviviruses detected in wild ruminants (3.3 %) in the present study was consistent with that recently observed in captive zoo artiodactyls in Spain [15]. Similar seroprevalences were also found in white-tailed deer in the United States [22, 23].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

“…In our study, USUV infection was confirmed in red deer from bioregions 1, 3 and 5 in 2007 and 2008. The seroprevalence found in this species, as well as the USUV infections previously reported in mosquitoes, resident and migratory wild birds [4, 14, 15, 53], indicate circulation of this emerging flavivirus during the last decade in Spain. Further epidemiological and molecular research is required to determine the role of wild ruminants in the epidemiology of USUV and to determine USUV strains and lineages circulating in Spain.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 63%

“…Clinical disease and mortality associated with WNV infection has also been detected in wild birds, horses and humans in this country [11, 12]. USUV has been detected in mosquitoes [4, 13] and in both migratory and resident birds in Spain [14, 15]. Mortality associated with Louping-ill virus (LIV) infection was also detected in sheep and goats in northern Spain [16] and suspected in chamois ( Rupicapra pyrenaica ) [17].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Spatio-temporal trends and risk factors affecting West Nile virus and related flavivirus exposure in Spanish wild ruminants

et al. 2016

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundDuring the last decade, the spread of many flaviviruses (Genus Flavivirus) has been reported, representing an emerging threat for both animal and human health. To further study utility of wild ruminant samples in West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance, we assessed spatio–temporal trends and factors associated with WNV and cross-reacting flaviviruses exposure, particularly Usutu virus (USUV) and Meaban virus (MBV), in wild ruminants in Spain. Serum samples from 4693 wild ruminants, including 3073 free-living red deer (Cervus elaphus), 201 fallow deer (Dama dama), 125 mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), 32 roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and 1262 farmed red deer collected in 2003–2014, were screened for WNV and antigenically-related flavivirus antibodies using a blocking ELISA (bELISA). Positive samples were tested for neutralizing antibodies against WNV, USUV and MBV by virus micro-neutralization tests.ResultsMean flavivirus seroprevalence according to bELISA was 3.4 ± 0.5 % in red deer, 1.0 ± 1.4 % in fallow deer, 2.4 ± 2.7 % in mouflon and 0 % in roe deer. A multivariate logistic regression model revealed as main risk factors for seropositivity in red deer; year (2011), the specific south-coastal bioregion (bioregion 5) and presence of wetlands. Red deer had neutralizing antibodies against WNV, USUV and MBV.ConclusionsThe results indicate endemic circulation of WNV, USUV and MBV in Spanish red deer, even in areas without known flavivirus outbreaks. WNV antibodies detected in a free-living red deer yearling sampled in 2010, confirmed circulation this year. Co-circulation of WNV and USUV was detected in bioregions 3 and 5, and of WNV and MBV in bioregion 3. Sampling of hunted and farmed wild ruminants, specifically of red deer yearlings, could be a complementary way to national surveillance programs to monitor the activity of emerging flaviviruses.

show abstract

“…Birds belonging to the genus Columba may represent a public health concern, since they can potentially disseminate zoonotic pathogens and serve as reservoir of many parasitic diseases (Cooper, 1984;Kaminjolo et al, 1988;Piasecki, 2006;Lallo et al, 2012). Infections of domestic pigeons with helminths and coccidia have been reported in several regions of the world, such as in Turkey (Özkul and Aydin, 1994), Spain (Abreu-Acosta et al, 2009;Cano-Terriza et al, 2015), India (Gupta et al, 2011) and Iran (Radfar et al, 2012). In addition, infection with South and North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania (Nakamura and Meireles, 2015).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

First description of Cryptosporidium parvum in carrier pigeons ( Columba livia )

Oliveira

Ferrari

Panegossi

et al. 2017

Veterinary Parasitology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The carrier pigeon and the domestic pigeon are different breeds of the species Columba livia. Carrier pigeons are used for recreational activities such as bird contests and exhibitions. Due to the close contact with humans, these birds may potentially represent a public health risk, since they can host and disseminate zoonotic parasites, such as those belonging to the genus Cryptosporidium (phylum Apicomplexa). The purpose of this work was the detection by microscopic and molecular techniques of Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts in fecal samples of carrier pigeons, and subsequently to sequence the 18S ribosomal RNA marker of positive samples to identify the species. A total of 100 fecal samples were collected individually in two pigeon breeding facilities from Formiga and Araçatuba, cities located in Minas Gerais state and São Paulo state, Brazil, respectively. The age of the birds ranged from one to 12 years; 56 were females and 44 males. Fecal smears were stained with negative malachite green, whereas the molecular characterization was based on the sequence of a ∼800bp fragment of the 18S rRNA gene. Microscopic examination of fecal smears revealed 4% (4/100) oocyst positivity. On the other hand, 7% (7/100) of positivity were found using nested PCR. Three samples were 99% to 100% similar to Cryptosporidium parvum 18S rDNA type A (Genbank AH006572) and the other three samples had 99% to 100% similarity to C. parvum 18S rDNA type B (Genbank AF308600). To our knowledge, this is the first report of C. parvum oocysts in carrier pigeons.

show abstract

Epidemiological survey of zoonotic pathogens in feral pigeons (Columba livia var. domestica) and sympatric zoo species in Southern Spain

Cited by 42 publications

References 46 publications

Exposure to West Nile virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus in dogs in Spain

Exposure to West Nile virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus in dogs in Spain

Spatio-temporal trends and risk factors affecting West Nile virus and related flavivirus exposure in Spanish wild ruminants

First description of Cryptosporidium parvum in carrier pigeons ( Columba livia )

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About