Pathomorphological Studies in European Bison (<i>Bison bonasus</i> Linnaeus, 1758) with Seropositive Reaction to <i>Coxiella burnetii</i>

Szarek, J.; Rotkiewicz, T.; Anusz, Z; Khan, Mohammad; Chishti, M. A.

doi:10.1111/j.1439-0450.1994.tb00272.x

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“…The high seroprevalence (76%) of Coxiella burnetii found in European bison suggested that they could be considered as a potential reservoir of Q fever [ 8 ]. Szarek et al [ 15 ] have linked C. burnetii infection to the pathomorphological changes of heart and kidneys specific for Q fever observed in those studied European bison. Moreover, European bison–human transmission was suspected, since the infection was also confirmed in 10% of the employees of the Białowieża National Park (BNP) staff.…”

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A Freedom of Coxiella burnetii Infection Survey in European Bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland

Krzysiak

Puchalska

Olech

et al. 2021

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Q fever is an important zoonosis caused by the intracellular Gram-negative bacteria Coxiella burnetii. The source of infection are numerous species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, as well as ticks. The disease is widespread throughout Europe, but the role of wildlife in its epidemiology is poorly understood. The European bison (Bison bonasus) population has been growing European-wide quite dynamically over the last few years. The aim of this study was to determine whether C. burnetii infection occurs in European bison and whether it can be considered an important bacterial reservoir in the natural environment. Five hundred and twenty three samples of European bison sera originating from 14 (out of the 26 existing) Polish populations were examined for the presence of specific antibodies using an ID Screen Q Fever Indirect Multi-species ELISA test. Only one (0.19%) serum sample was positive in ELISA, and two other samples were doubtful. The only seropositive animal found in this study was a free-living bull. It suggests possible transmission from domestic cattle by sharing pastures. The transmission of C. burnetii into the European bison was rather accidental in the country and its role as an important wild reservoir is unlikely. Since no tests are available for wildlife ruminants there is a need for the adaptation of the available tests.

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A Freedom of Coxiella burnetii Infection Survey in European Bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland

Krzysiak

Puchalska

Olech

et al. 2021

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“…The European bisonhuman transmission was suspected, since the infection was also confirmed in some employees (some hospitalized) of the Białowieża National Park (BNP) staff. Szarek et al [21] have linked C. burnetii infection with the pathomorphological changes of the heart and kidneys observed in European bison specific for Q fever.…”

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Infectious Disease Monitoring of European Bison (Bison bonasus)

Larska¹,

Krzysiak²

2019

Wildlife Population Monitoring

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In 2019, the 90th anniversary of the restitution of European bison (wisent) will be celebrated. Therefore, the chapter discusses the past, present, and future health threats of the Bison bonasus species that was on the edge of world extinction at the beginning of the twentieth century and was restituted with great efforts from many researchers, breeders, forestry workers, and caretakers. Due to the dramatic genetic "bottleneck" that depleted the gene pool, increasing the inbred of today's European bison, the breeding may face problems of decreased fertility, deficiency in growth, and increased susceptibility to diseases. While the increasing numbers of European bison may be enjoyed by breeders, the suitable habitat for the largest herbivore in Europe shrinks with increasing human population density, forestry, and agricultural activity. Additional threats include inappropriate management based on animal farming rather than sylvatic ecosystems, need for supplementary winter feeding, and establishment of breeding of related species such as American bison (Bison bison) in Europe. The control of European bison exposure to pathogens through passive and active surveillance is a key component of the species conservation. Hereby, the current knowledge on the epidemiology of the most significant infectious diseases in European bison is presented.

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A survey of the transmission of infectious diseases/infections between wild and domestic ungulates in Europe

Martin

Pastoret

Brochier

et al. 2011

Vet Res

111

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The domestic animals/wildlife interface is becoming a global issue of growing interest. However, despite studies on wildlife diseases being in expansion, the epidemiological role of wild animals in the transmission of infectious diseases remains unclear most of the time. Multiple diseases affecting livestock have already been identified in wildlife, especially in wild ungulates. The first objective of this paper was to establish a list of infections already reported in European wild ungulates. For each disease/infection, three additional materials develop examples already published, specifying the epidemiological role of the species as assigned by the authors. Furthermore, risk factors associated with interactions between wild and domestic animals and regarding emerging infectious diseases are summarized. Finally, the wildlife surveillance measures implemented in different European countries are presented. New research areas are proposed in order to provide efficient tools to prevent the transmission of diseases between wild ungulates and livestock.

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Pathomorphological Studies in European Bison (Bison bonasus Linnaeus, 1758) with Seropositive Reaction to Coxiella burnetii

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

A Freedom of Coxiella burnetii Infection Survey in European Bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland

A Freedom of Coxiella burnetii Infection Survey in European Bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland

Infectious Disease Monitoring of European Bison (Bison bonasus)

A survey of the transmission of infectious diseases/infections between wild and domestic ungulates in Europe

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