Identification of Novel Zoonotic Activity of Bartonella spp., France

Vayssier‐Taussat, Muriel; Moutailler, Sara; Féménia, Françoise; Raymond, Philippe; Croce, Olivier; Scola, Bernard La; Fournier, Pierre; Raoult, Didier

doi:10.3201/eid.2203.150269

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“…in Norway rats and/or black rats from China (12.5%), Japan (6.1%), Brazil (19%), Israel (24%), Portugal and the USA (11%-19.4%). 12,13,41,42,48,52,53 These prevalences differed mostly on a regional scale. 17,18 The current study also shows prevalences differing locally from 0% to 66.67% (including zoos).…”

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“…Overall, 43 (all Norway rats) of all 48 Bartonella spp.-positive samples revealed 100% identity to a Bartonella tribocorum sequence that was isolated from human blood (Gen-Bank ID: HG969192). 42 Four black rat samples (three from Spain; one from Italy) showed 100% identity to a B. coopersplainsensis sequence (GenBank Acc. No.…”

Section: Detection Of Bartonella Sppmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Norway and black rats in Europe: potential reservoirs for zoonotic arthropod‐borne pathogens?

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Heuser

Ryll

et al. 2019

Pest Management Science

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BACKGROUND Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) and black rats (R. rattus) are known to be cosmopolitan reservoirs for zoonotic agents. Nevertheless, little is known about prevalence and distribution of arthropod‐borne pathogens in rats from Europe. Therefore, this survey focused on the detection of arthropod‐borne pathogens. Spleen‐derived DNA samples were available from 528 Norway rats and 74 black rats collected in several European countries. Further, these samples were processed by polymerase chain reaction for the detection of zoonotic pathogens such as Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis (CNM), Babesia spp. and Bartonella spp. eventually followed by sequencing. RESULTS Babesia spp. was not detected. Four Norway rat samples were positive for A. phagocytophilum DNA and two for CNM. In 50 rat samples, Bartonella spp. DNA was detected (8.1%; 95% Confidence interval (CI) 6.2–10.61). Whereas B. tribocorum (n = 45) and B. grahamii (n = 1) were carried exclusively in Norway rats from Central Europe (Belgium, Germany), B. coopersplainsensis (n = 4) was detected only in black rats from southern European countries (Spain, Italy). CONCLUSIONS Pathogenic Bartonella spp. DNA was found in black and Norway rats from Germany, Italy, Spain and Belgium for the first time. Bartonellae were found focally in zoos suggesting Norway rats as a possible reservoir for B. tribocorum and black rats as a reservoir for B. coopersplainsensis in Europe. These findings should raise awareness of pathogenic Bartonella spp. in Norway rats, especially in terms of pest management control in zoos. Norway and black rats seem not to be predominantly involved in the life cycle of the other examined arthropod‐borne pathogens in Europe. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

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Norway and black rats in Europe: potential reservoirs for zoonotic arthropod‐borne pathogens?

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“…There is increasing evidence that Bartonella species can be transmitted by fleas and ticks to cats, dogs and potentially to human beings. 15,20,[66][67][68] Therefore, minimizing or eliminating flea and tick exposure is perhaps of greater veterinary and public health importance today, than during any previous time in history. After obtaining a blood meal from a B. henselae-infected cat, bacteria numbers increase within the flea's intestinal tract and the bacteria remain viable in flea faeces for at least 9 days.…”

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Bartonellosis, One Health and all creatures great and small

Breitschwerdt

2017

Veterinary Dermatology

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Background Bartonellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease of worldwide distribution, caused by an expanding number of recently discovered Bartonella spp. Objectives This review serves as an update on comparative medical aspects of this disease, including the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, treatment and challenges. Results Of comparative medical importance, Bartonella spp. are transmitted by several arthropod vectors, including fleas, keds, lice, sand flies, ticks and, potentially, mites and spiders. Prior to 1990, there was only one named Bartonella species (B. bacilliformis), whereas there are now over 36, of which 17 have been associated with an expanding spectrum of animal and human diseases. Recent advances in diagnostic techniques have facilitated documentation of chronic bloodstream and dermatological infections with Bartonella spp. in healthy and sick animals, in human blood donors, and in immunocompetent and immunocompromised human patients. The field of Bartonella research remains in its infancy and is rich in questions, for which patient relevant answers are badly needed. Directed Bartonella research could substantially reduce a spectrum of chronic and debilitating animal and human diseases, and thereby reduce suffering throughout the world. Conclusion A One Health approach to this emerging infectious disease is clearly needed to define disease manifestations, to establish the comparative infectious disease pathogenesis of this stealth pathogen, to validate effective treatment regimens and to prevent zoonotic disease transmission.

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“…15,20,[66][67][68] Therefore, minimizing or eliminating flea and tick exposure is perhaps of greater veterinary and public health importance today, than during any previous time in history. After obtaining a blood meal from a B. henselae-infected cat, bacteria numbers increase within the flea's intestinal tract and the bacteria remain viable in flea faeces for at least 9 days.…”

Section: Preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bartonellosis, One Health and all creatures great and small

Breitschwerdt

2017

Advances in Veterinary Dermatology

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Background -Bartonellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease of worldwide distribution, caused by an expanding number of recently discovered Bartonella spp.Objectives -This review serves as an update on comparative medical aspects of this disease, including the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, treatment and challenges.Results -Of comparative medical importance, Bartonella spp. are transmitted by several arthropod vectors, including fleas, keds, lice, sand flies, ticks and, potentially, mites and spiders. Prior to 1990, there was only one named Bartonella species (B. bacilliformis), whereas there are now over 36, of which 17 have been associated with an expanding spectrum of animal and human diseases. Recent advances in diagnostic techniques have facilitated documentation of chronic bloodstream and dermatological infections with Bartonella spp. in healthy and sick animals, in human blood donors, and in immunocompetent and immunocompromised human patients. The field of Bartonella research remains in its infancy and is rich in questions, for which patient relevant answers are badly needed. Directed Bartonella research could substantially reduce a spectrum of chronic and debilitating animal and human diseases, and thereby reduce suffering throughout the world.

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Identification of Novel Zoonotic Activity of Bartonella spp., France

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Norway and black rats in Europe: potential reservoirs for zoonotic arthropod‐borne pathogens?

Norway and black rats in Europe: potential reservoirs for zoonotic arthropod‐borne pathogens?

Bartonellosis, One Health and all creatures great and small

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