Rare case of acute toxoplasmosis in a domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Brazil associated with the type BrIII Brazilian clonal lineage of Toxoplasma gondii

Nascimento, Lismara Castro do; Pena, Hilda Fátima Jesus; Filho, Ronaldo Viana Leite; Argenta, Fernando Froner; Oliveira, Solange; Gennari, Solange Maria; Driemeier, David

doi:10.1007/s00436-017-5600-1

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“…Transplacental transmission of T. gondii has been reported in rabbits since more than 40 years [122]. Clinical toxoplasmosis in rabbits is apparently rare and not specific [38,117].…”

Section: Life Cycle Of Toxoplasma Gondii In the North African Contextmentioning

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Toxoplasma gondii infection and toxoplasmosis in North Africa: a review

Rouatbi¹,

Amairia²,

Amdouni³

et al. 2019

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Toxoplasmosis is an important zoonosis caused by an obligate intracellular parasitic protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii. The disease is distributed worldwide and can affect all warm-blooded vertebrates, including humans. The present review aimed to collect, compile and summarize the data on the prevalence of T. gondii infection in humans and animals in the five North African countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt). Published data from national and international databases were used. Distribution patterns and risk factors for T. gondii infection are discussed, focusing on biotic and abiotic factors. This review is a comprehensive epidemiological analysis of T. gondii infection in North Africa and will therefore be a useful tool for researchers. It can also be used to propose or enhance appropriate national toxoplasmosis control programs.

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“…Transplacental transmission of T. gondii has been reported in rabbits since more than 40 years [122]. Clinical toxoplasmosis in rabbits is apparently rare and not specific [38,117].…”

Section: Life Cycle Of Toxoplasma Gondii In the North African Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toxoplasma gondii infection and toxoplasmosis in North Africa: a review

Rouatbi¹,

Amairia²,

Amdouni³

et al. 2019

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“…It is estimated that up to one-third of the world’s human population has been infected with T. gondii [ 10 ]. Almost all warm blooded animals are infected by T. gondii , including rabbits [ 7 ]. The main route for humans to acquire T. gondii infection is the consumption of raw or undercooked meat containing tissue cysts from intermediate hosts [ 8 ].…”

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Encephalitozoon cuniculi among domestic rabbits in central China

Wang

Yao

Li³

et al. 2018

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Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are frequently reared for meat production in China. The aim of this study was to assess the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Encephalitozoon cuniculi, and risk factors of infection in domestic rabbits raised in Henan province, central China. 1,213 serum samples of domestic rabbits were collected and tested for anti-T. gondii and anti-E. cuniculi antibodies using a modified agglutination test (MAT) and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. The serum positive rates of T. gondii and E. cuniculi were 128/1,213 (10.55%) and 235/1,213 (19.37%), respectively. Co-infection of T. gondii and E. cuniculi was demonstrated in 84 specimens; 44 rabbits were seropositive for T. gondii alone, while 151 rabbits were seropositive for E. cuniculi alone. The main risk factors simultaneously associated with T. gondii and E. cuniculi infection were the age of the rabbit, the type of food, and the rabbit rearing system. Serum positive rates of T. gondii and E. cuniculi among domestic rabbits were high, indicating the possibility of public health issues.

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“…In wild rabbits, T. gondii infection has been documented as a subclinical disease [8,16,19], in contrast to domestic rabbits, in which fatal cases of toxoplasmosis have been described [9,31]. However, parasitic infection has detrimental effects on host health and fitness, and debilitated animals become easy prey for their predators [32].…”

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PCR Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in European Wild Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from Portugal

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Wildlife plays an important role in the epidemiological cycle of Toxoplasma gondii. The European wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) can be a source of infection to wild and domestic hosts, including human beings. Additionally, as an herbivorous animal, the European wild rabbit may also be a sentinel of environmental contamination with T. gondii and, consequently, an indicator of the potential transmission of this parasite. The purpose of the present work was to detect T. gondii DNA in European wild rabbit from central Portugal, as well as the possible implications for public health. Heart and diaphragm samples were obtained from 28 rabbits hunted in central Portugal. Nested PCR separately amplified the 5′ and 3′ ends of the surface antigen 2 (SAG2) gene. T. gondii DNA was detected in 19 out of the 28 sampled animals, resulting in a prevalence of 67.9%. These results show that T. gondii infection occurs in European wild rabbit and therefore may pose a potential risk for humans if consumed as raw or undercooked meat. Measures should be taken in order to prevent infection by this zoonotic parasite and for the conservation of wildlife. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study performed by means of PCR on T. gondii in European wild rabbit meat samples.

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Rare case of acute toxoplasmosis in a domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Brazil associated with the type BrIII Brazilian clonal lineage of Toxoplasma gondii

Cited by 14 publications

References 11 publications

Toxoplasma gondii infection and toxoplasmosis in North Africa: a review

Toxoplasma gondii infection and toxoplasmosis in North Africa: a review

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Encephalitozoon cuniculi among domestic rabbits in central China

PCR Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in European Wild Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from Portugal

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