Latitudinal variability in the seroprevalence of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in non-migrant and Arctic migratory geese

Sandström, Cecilia; Buma, Anita G. J.; Hoye, Bethany J.; Prop, Jouke; Jeugd, Henk P. van der; Voslamber, Berend; Madsen, Jesper; Loonen, Maarten J. J. E.

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.12.027

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“…We did not test blood filter paper samples from juvenile geese that had not yet migrated south, thus we cannot rule out possible exposure to T. gondii on the nesting grounds at Karrak Lake, Nunavut. However, Sandström et al (2013) did not detect any antibodies in juvenile geese from Arctic brood-rearing locations on Svalbard, suggesting that these animals were exposed solely at temperate latitudes. T. gondii antibodies were detected in adult geese, however, indicating that geese are exposed after migrating from the breeding ground.…”

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“…In Europe, Prestrud et al (2007) reported a 7% sample seroprevalence in Barnacle Geese ( Branta leucopsis ) from Svalbard. Sandström et al (2013) reported seroprevalence rates of 6.5% in Pink-Footed Geese ( Anser brachyrhynchus ) from Svalbard, and 25% in migratory Barnacle Geese on wintering grounds in the Netherlands. Neither of these studies accounted for potential false-positive or false-negative errors.…”

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Toxoplasma gondii exposure in arctic-nesting geese: A multi-state occupancy framework and comparison of serological assays

Elmore

Huyvaert

Bailey

et al. 2014

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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Toxoplasma gondii exposure in arctic-nesting geese: A multi-state occupancy framework and comparison of serological assays

Elmore

Huyvaert

Bailey

et al. 2014

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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“…Another significant source of infection, albeit minor, could be migratory birds [23,24] as Ganghwa-gun has been renowned for its extensive tideland marshes, an important shelter for these birds. During the recent avian influenza crisis, a high number of migratory birds have been positively identified with the virus, so these birds may also transmit toxoplasmosis from high endemic regions [25].…”

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High Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis Detected by RDT among the Residents of Seokmo-do (Island) in Ganghwa-Gun, Incheon City, Korea

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among the residents of Seokmo-do (Island) in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, Korea was surveyed for 4 years by a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) using recombinant fragment of major surface antigen (SAG1), GST-linker-SAG1A. Sera from 312, 343, 390, and 362 adult residents were collected on a yearly basis from 2010 to 2013, respectively. Total positive seroprevalence regardless of gender was 29.2, 35.3, 38.7, and 45.3% from 2010 to 2013, respectively. Positive seroprevalence in male adults was 43.9, 48.2, 45.4, and 55.3%, which was far higher than that of the corresponding female adults which was 20.7, 29.2, 33.9, and 38.9%, from 2010 to 2013, respectively. This high seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in Seokmo-do may have been caused in part by peculiar changes in the toxoplasmic environment of the island as it is a relatively isolated area preserving its natural habitat while also being connected by a bridge to the mainland. Further study is necessary to find out symptomatic patients and to confirm the risk factors.

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“…Disease dynamics between domestic cats and wildlife species also require further exploration, given the evidence for multiple pathways of pathogen spillover not only to urban wildlife but also to remote ecosystems such as the Arctic and the marine environment (Roe et al . 2013; Sandström et al . 2013).…”

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Emerging threats in urban ecosystems: a horizon scanning exercise

Stanley

Beggs

Bassett

et al. 2015

Frontiers in Ecol & Environ

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As urbanization intensifies, urban ecosystems are increasingly under pressure from a range of threats. Horizon scanning has the potential to act as an early warning system, thereby initiating prompt discussion and decision making about threat mitigation. We undertook a systematic horizon scanning exercise, using a modified Delphi technique and experts from wide‐ranging disciplines, to identify emerging threats in urban ecosystems. The 10 identified threats were generally associated with rapid advances in technology (eg solar panels, light‐emitting diode lights, self‐healing concrete) or with societal demands on urban nature (eg green prescriptions). Although many of the issues identified are also technological opportunities with recognized environmental benefits, we have highlighted emerging risks so that research and mitigation strategies can be initiated promptly. Given the accelerated rate of technological advancement and the increasing demands of urbanized populations, horizon scanning should be conducted routinely for urban ecosystems.

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Latitudinal variability in the seroprevalence of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in non-migrant and Arctic migratory geese

Cited by 33 publications

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Toxoplasma gondii exposure in arctic-nesting geese: A multi-state occupancy framework and comparison of serological assays

Toxoplasma gondii exposure in arctic-nesting geese: A multi-state occupancy framework and comparison of serological assays

High Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis Detected by RDT among the Residents of Seokmo-do (Island) in Ganghwa-Gun, Incheon City, Korea

Emerging threats in urban ecosystems: a horizon scanning exercise

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