Isolation and Characterization of Unusual Mycoplasma spp. from Captive Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus) in Sicily

Loria, Guido Ruggero; Ferrantelli, E.; Giardina, G; Vecchi, L. Li; Sparacino, L.; Oliveri, Federico; McAuliffe, Laura; Nicholas, R. A. J.

doi:10.7589/0090-3558-44.1.159

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“…However, several species of Mycoplasma were previously described in raptors (Panangala et al, 1993;Poveda et al, 1994;Oaks et al, 2004;Lierz et al, 2008a;Lierz et al, 2008b;Loria et al, 2008;Ruder et al, 2009). Species considered pathogenic for commercial poultry were occasionally reported in raptors (Lierz et al, 2008a).…”

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Health assessment of raptors in triage in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

Andery¹,

Ferreira²,

Araújo³

et al. 2013

Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic.

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Health assessment of raptors in triage in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

Andery¹,

Ferreira²,

Araújo³

et al. 2013

Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic.

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“…Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a large-size bird of prey that greatly relies on food found at muladares and other refuse dumps. Few studies have been carried out on the role of vultures in the spread of disease [1] [2], and none in relation to Escherichia coli, a ubiquitous microorganism of the Enterobacteriaceae family. E. coli comprises different intestinal and extraintestinal pathogenic (ExPEC) groups for animals and humans [3].…”

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First Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains Isolated from Wildlife Griffon Vulture (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) in the Southeast of Spain

Mora¹,

Ortega²,

García³

et al. 2014

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The aim of the present study was to characterize a collection of Escherichia coli strains isolated from asymptomatic griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) during a reintroduction program in the southeast of Spain, in order to establish if griffon vulture could play a role in the spread of resistant or potentially pathogenic E. coli strains. For this purpose, 14 E. coli strains obtained from 10 griffon vulture were studied to establish their serotypes, phylogroups, virulence-gene profiles and antimicrobial resistances. High heterogeneity was observed within the 14 strains isolated which belonged to three phylogroups (A, B1 and D), 8 serogroups (O2, O21, O29, O60, 073, O78, O103 and O141) and 13 different serotypes. Out of 34 genes screened, we have detected eight virulence genes that are typical of extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) (fimH, fimAvMT78, iroN, iucD, cvaC, iss, traT and tsh); however, none of the studied strains showed the ExPEC status. The 14 strains were also analyzed for the production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and for antimicrobial resistances. None of the 14 strains were ESBL-producing E. coli, but high resistanceprevalences to ampicillin and cotrimoxazole were detected. To our knowledge, this is the first characterization of E. coli strains isolated from griffon vulture and although they did not show high virulence-gene scores, they showed cotrimoxazole resistance.

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“…11,14,16,18–20,22,23 Associations between respiratory signs or disease and Mycoplasma spp in raptors have been hypothesized in multiple reports. 2,9,11,18,20–23 However, most reports did not include a comprehensive clinical and pathological workup to support these assumptions. 2,5,11,15,23,26 …”

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Mycoplasma Corogypsi–Associated Polyarthritis and Tenosynovitis in Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus)

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Three wild American black vultures (Coragyps atratus) were presented to rehabilitation centers with swelling of multiple joints, including elbows, stifles, hocks, and carpal joints, and of the gastrocnemius tendons. Cytological examination of the joint fluid exudate indicated heterophilic arthritis. Radiographic examination in 2 vultures demonstrated periarticular soft tissue swelling in both birds and irregular articular surfaces with subchondral bone erosion in both elbows in 1 bird. Prolonged antibiotic therapy administered in 2 birds did not improve the clinical signs. Necropsy and histological examination demonstrated a chronic lymphoplasmacytic arthritis involving multiple joints and gastrocnemius tenosynovitis. Articular lesions varied in severity and ranged from moderate synovitis and cartilage erosion and fibrillation to severe synovitis, diffuse cartilage ulceration, subchondral bone loss and/or sclerosis, pannus, synovial cysts, and epiphyseal osteomyelitis. No walled bacteria were observed or isolated from the joints. However, mycoplasmas polymerase chain reactions were positive in at least 1 affected joint from each bird. Mycoplasmas were isolated from joints of 1 vulture that did not receive antibiotic therapy. Sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons from joint samples and the mycoplasma isolate identified Mycoplasma corogypsi in 2 vultures and was suggestive in the third vulture. Mycoplasma corogypsi identification was confirmed by sequencing the 16S-23S intergenic spacer region of mycoplasma isolates. This report provides further evidence that M. corogypsi is a likely cause of arthritis and tenosynovitis in American black vultures. Cases of arthritis and tenosynovitis in New World vultures should be investigated for presence of Mycoplasma spp, especially M. corogypsi.

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Isolation and Characterization of Unusual Mycoplasma spp. from Captive Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus) in Sicily

Cited by 25 publications

References 18 publications

Health assessment of raptors in triage in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

Health assessment of raptors in triage in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

First Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains Isolated from Wildlife Griffon Vulture (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) in the Southeast of Spain

Mycoplasma Corogypsi–Associated Polyarthritis and Tenosynovitis in Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus)

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Isolation and Characterization of Unusual Mycoplasma spp. from Captive Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus) in Sicily

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Health assessment of raptors in triage in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

Health assessment of raptors in triage in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

First Characterization of &lt;i&gt;Escherichia coli&lt;/i&gt; Strains Isolated from Wildlife Griffon Vulture (&lt;i&gt;Gyps fulvus&lt;/i&gt;) in the Southeast of Spain

Mycoplasma Corogypsi–Associated Polyarthritis and Tenosynovitis in Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus)

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First Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains Isolated from Wildlife Griffon Vulture (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) in the Southeast of Spain