Molecular detection of vector-borne pathogens in Greek cats

Mylonakis, Mathios E.; Schreeg, Megan E.; Chatzis, Manolis K.; Pearce, Julian A.; Marr, Henry S.; Saridomichelakis, M. N.; Birkenheuer, Adam J.

doi:10.1016/j.ttbdis.2017.08.013

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“…The overall positive rate of 8.5% was between the two values reported earlier for feline Bartonella in other regions in China, i.e., 3.9% in cats from the southern city Shenzhen [ 26 ], and 12.7% in cats from 7 provinces (Beijing not included) [ 25 ]. In comparison with studies in other regions, the overall prevalence of Bartonella in our study is comparable to those reported in Japan (4.6%) [ 16 ], Turkey (9.4%) [ 1 ], Greece (8.5%) [ 13 ], and Ireland (5.2%) [ 8 ], but lower than that those in Thailand (16.3%) [ 7 ], South Korea (41.8% to 44.1%) [ 9 ] Taiwan (19.1%) [ 2 ], and Israel (18.7 to 30.7%) [ 5 ].…”

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Prevalence of hemoplasmas and <i>Bartonella</i> species in client-owned cats in Beijing and Shanghai, China

Zhang

Lou

et al. 2021

J. Vet. Med. Sci.

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A year-round molecular epidemiological survey (2017 to 2018) was conducted on three hemoplasmas and two Bartonella species with zoonotic potential in client-owned cats in Beijing and Shanghai. Among 668 specimens, the overall hemoplasma-positive rate was 4.9% (3.4% for Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum, 0.9% for Mycoplasma haemofelis and 1.2% for Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis). The overall Bartonella-positive rate was 8.5% (4.8% for B. henselae and 4.3% for B. clarridgeiae). Age, breed, ectoparasiticide use and stray history, but not city, season and gender, were significantly associated with the positive rates of one or more pathogens. This is also the first report on the prevalence of Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis in cats in China.

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Prevalence of hemoplasmas and <i>Bartonella</i> species in client-owned cats in Beijing and Shanghai, China

Zhang

Lou

et al. 2021

J. Vet. Med. Sci.

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“…D [92]2017Italy.330 L. infantum IFAT, PCR25.83.9Mylonakis. ME [93]2017Greece.100 L. infantum PCR.41Mohebali. M [94]2017Iranstray103 L. infantum DAT24.3.Metzdorf.…”

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Is the cat an important reservoir host for visceral leishmaniasis? A systematic review with meta-analysis

Asfaram

Fakhar

Teshnizi

2019

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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In recent years feline leishmanial infections (FLI) have been studied more than ever before in various parts of the world. However, evidence-based knowledge on FLI has remained unavailable. The main objectives of this study were to investigate the status of felines infected by Leishmania spp. worldwide. Data were extracted from 10 available databases over the period of 1982 to 2017. Overall, 78 articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were used for data extraction in this systematic review. The overall FLI prevalence by both serological and molecular methods was estimated at 10% (95% CI: 8%-14%). In Italy, both the seroprevalence (24 %) and PCR prevalence (21 %) were found to be higher than in other countries. The most common diagnostic test used was the indirect fluorescent antibody test (38.5%). Studies on mixed-breed felines were more common than those on other breeds, while the most common parasite species was L. infantum (63%). Our findings suggest that cats act as primary and/or secondary reservoir hosts in the transmission of the Leishmania spp. to humans and also to dogs, by sandflies, at least in endemic foci. Moreover, available data confirm the enzootic stability situation of FLI in several countries including some in Europe.

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“…of animals studied (lifestyle) Percentage of positive animals Confirmed Bartonella spp. and type using molecular methods Reference Serology (method or antigen used) a Blood PCR Blood culture Albania (Tirana, 2014) 146 (client-owned) nr 0.7 nr B. henselae [ 182 ] Cyprus (2017) 174 (stray and client-owned) nr 10.9 nr B. henselae [ 183 ] Greece (Crete, Mykonos, Skopelos, Athens, 2017) 148 (stray) 58.8 4.7 nr B. henselae , B. clarridgeiae [ 184 ] Greece (Thessaly, Macedonia, 2018) 100 (client-owned) nr 8.5 nr B. henselae , B. clarridgeiae , B. koehlerae [ 178 ] Czech Republic (Prague, 2003) 61 (stray, client-owned and shelter) nr nr 8.0 B. henselae type II [ 185 ] Denmark (2002) 93 (stray and client-owned) 45.6 nr 22.6 B. henselae types I and II [ 186 ] France (Nancy, 1997) 94 (stray) nr nr 53 B. henselae types I and II, B. clarridgeiae [ 187 ] France (Paris, 2001) 436 (client-owned) 41.1 nr 16.5 B. henselae types I and II, B. clarridgeiae [ 188 ] France (Lyon, 2004) 99 (client-owned) nr nr …”

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Bartonella infections in cats and dogs including zoonotic aspects

2018

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Bartonellosis is a vector-borne zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution that can infect humans and a large number of mammals including small companion animals (cats and dogs). In recent years, an increasing number of studies from around the world have reported Bartonella infections, although publications have predominantly focused on the North American perspective. Currently, clinico-pathological data from Europe are more limited, suggesting that bartonellosis may be an infrequent or underdiagnosed infectious disease in cats and dogs. Research is needed to confirm or exclude Bartonella infection as a cause of a spectrum of feline and canine diseases. Bartonella spp. can cause acute or chronic infections in cats, dogs and humans. On a comparative medical basis, different clinical manifestations, such as periods of intermittent fever, granulomatous inflammation involving the heart, liver, lymph nodes and other tissues, endocarditis, bacillary angiomatosis, peliosis hepatis, uveitis and vasoproliferative tumors have been reported in cats, dogs and humans. The purpose of this review is to provide an update and European perspective on Bartonella infections in cats and dogs, including clinical, diagnostic, epidemiological, pathological, treatment and zoonotic aspects.

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Molecular detection of vector-borne pathogens in Greek cats

Cited by 22 publications

References 40 publications

Prevalence of hemoplasmas and <i>Bartonella</i> species in client-owned cats in Beijing and Shanghai, China

Prevalence of hemoplasmas and <i>Bartonella</i> species in client-owned cats in Beijing and Shanghai, China

Is the cat an important reservoir host for visceral leishmaniasis? A systematic review with meta-analysis

Bartonella infections in cats and dogs including zoonotic aspects

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