Ocorrência de anticorpos homólogos anti-Borrelia burgdorferi em eqüinos de propriedades dos municípios de Três Rios e Vassouras, estado do Rio de Janeiro

Madureira, Renata Cunha; Corrêa, Fabíola do Nascimento; Cunha, Nathalie Costa da; Guedes, Daniel da Silva; Fonseca, Adivaldo Henrique da

doi:10.4322/rbcv.2014.229

Cited by 9 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In Brazil, seroepidemiological studies on domestic animals have already detected antibodies against B. burgdorferi in dogs (SOARES et al, 1999), horses (MADUREIRA et al, 2007;GALLO et al, 2009) and cattle (GUEDES JUNIOR et al, 2008). The frequency of seropositive buffaloes in the present work (83.9%) was markedly greater than the rate of 54.9% observed among cattle (GUEDES JUNIOR et al, 2008) and the 26.7% found among horses (GALO et al, 2009), in the same region.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Detection of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in the state of Pará, Brazil

Corrêa

Teixeira

Oliveira

et al. 2012

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Detection of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in the state of Pará, Brazil AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the frequency of homologous antibodies of IgG class against Borrelia burgdorferi in buffaloes in the state of Pará, Brazil. Blood serum samples from 491 buffaloes were analyzed by means of the indirect ELISA test, using crude antigen produced from a cultivar of the North American strain G39/40 of B. burgdorferi. There were 412 positive samples (83.91%), and there was no statistically significant difference in the proportions of positive animals between the 81.69% (232/284) originating from Marajó Island and the 86.96% (180/207) from the continental area of the state of Pará. In all the municipalities studied, the frequency of positive findings of antibodies against B. burgdorferi among the animals ranged from 63.6% to 92.9%. The high numbers of seropositive animals can be explained by the frequent presence of the tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, and by the possible existence of spirochetes of the genus Borrelia infecting buffaloes in the region studied, although specific studies are needed to confirm this relationship. These factors suggest that a cross-reaction exists between the North American strain G39/40 of B. burgdorferi, which is used as an antigenic substrate, and the species of Borrelia spp. that possibly infects buffaloes in the state of Pará.Keywords: Buffaloes, Borrelia spp., epidemiology, serology. ResumoEste estudo teve como objetivo investigar a frequência de anticorpos homólogos da classe IgG contra Borrelia burgdorferi em búfalos do estado do Pará. Amostras de soro de 491 búfalos foram analisadas por meio do teste ELISA indireto, utilizando antígeno bruto produzido a partir do cultivo da cepa norte americana G39/40 de B. burgdorferi. Foram encontrados 412 soros positivos (83,91%), não havendo diferença estatística significativa entre os 81,69% (232/284) animais positivos provenientes da Ilha de Marajó e os 86,96% (180/207) da base continental do estado do Pará. Em todos os municípios estudados os animais apresentaram frequência de anticorpos contra B. burgdorferi, com positividade variando de 63,6% a 92,9%. O alto número de soropositivos pode ser explicado pela frequente presença do carrapato Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus e pela possível existência de espiroquetas do gênero Borrelia infectando búfalo na região estudada, embora novos estudos sejam necessários para a confirmação desta relação. Estes fatos sugerem reação cruzada entre a cepa americana G39/40 de B. burgdorferi utilizada como substrato antigênico e a espécie de Borrelia spp. que possivelmente infecta bubalinos no estado do Pará.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Detection of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in the state of Pará, Brazil

Corrêa

Teixeira

Oliveira

et al. 2012

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Madureira and co-workers 47 observed a frequency of 28.4% of anti- Borrelia homologous ELISA antibodies in horses in the municipalities of Três Rios and Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro State, whereas the frequency was 26.7% in the municipality of Belém, Pará State 48 . Guedes Junior and co-workers 49 identified 54.9% of cattle as being seropositive in the state of Paraná.…”

Section: Borreliosis In Horsesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Brazilian borreliosis with special emphasis on humans and horses

Basile

Yoshinari

Mantovani

et al. 2017

Brazilian Journal of Microbiology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Borreliosis caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato is a cosmopolitan zoonosis studied worldwide; it is called Lyme disease in many countries of the Northern Hemisphere and Lyme-like or Baggio-Yoshinari Syndrome in Brazil. However, despite the increasing number of suspect cases, this disease is still neglected in Brazil by the medical and veterinary communities. Brazilian Lyme-like borreliosis likely involves capybaras as reservoirs and Amblyomma and Rhipicephalus ticks as vectors. Thus, domestic animals can serve as key carriers in pathogen dissemination. This zoonosis has been little studied in horses in Brazil. The first survey was performed in the state of Rio de Janeiro, and this Brazilian Borreliosis exhibits many differences from the disease widely described in the Northern Hemisphere. The etiological agent shows different morphological and genetic characteristics, the disease has a higher recurrence rate after treatment with antibiotics, and the pathogen stimulates intense symptoms such as a broader immune response in humans. Additionally, the Brazilian zoonosis is not transmitted by the Ixodes ricinus complex. With respect to clinical manifestations, Baggio-Yoshinari Syndrome has been reported to cause neurological, cardiac, ophthalmic, muscle, and joint alterations in humans. These symptoms can possibly occur in horses. Here, we present a current panel of studies involving the disease in humans and equines, particularly in Brazil.

show abstract

“…antibodies. Madureira et al (2007) reported that 28.4% of horses showed seropositivity in Minas Gerais State, and Galo et al (2009) diagnosed the disease in 26.7% of horses in Pará State. In Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul State, it was verified seropositivity for B. burgdorferi in 20.6% in the sampled horses (n=262) (Campos et al, 2021).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical, Hematological and Risk Factors Associated With Borreliosis in Horses From Sao Paulo, Brazil

Basile

Vieira²,

Rio³

et al. 2021

Ars Vet

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Lyme borreliosis is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and affects humans and many other mammals, including horses. This disease is poorly studied and reported in horses, and epidemiological surveys are required to provide more precise information about the course of the disease. The aims of the present study were to determine the prevalence of seropositive horses for Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in São Paulo State, Brazil and to collect data on possible risk factors associated with the disease along with clinical and hematological changes in seropositive horses. There was verified that there was a high correlation between the occurrence of seropositive horses infested with Amblyomma sculptum ticks and the presence of capybaras on the property as well as the occurrence of abortion and retained placenta in mares. In terms of hematological alterations, the occurrence of lymphopenia was observed in seropositive animals. Borreliosis in horses from São Paulo, Brazil can be associated with presence of Amblyomma scupltum ticks, proximity with capybaras and can be manifested as alterations in reproduction of mares and lymphopenia.

show abstract

Ocorrência de anticorpos homólogos anti-Borrelia burgdorferi em eqüinos de propriedades dos municípios de Três Rios e Vassouras, estado do Rio de Janeiro

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

Detection of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in the state of Pará, Brazil

Detection of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in the state of Pará, Brazil

Brazilian borreliosis with special emphasis on humans and horses

Clinical, Hematological and Risk Factors Associated With Borreliosis in Horses From Sao Paulo, Brazil

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About