Seroprevalence of Bartonella infection in American free-ranging and captive pumas (Felis concolor) 
and bobcats (Lynx rufus)

Chomel, Bruno B; Kikuchi, Yoko; Martenson, Janice S.; Roelke-Parker, Melodie E.; Chang, Chao‐Chin; Kasten, Rickie W.; Foley, Janet E.; Laudre, John; Murphy, Kylie; Swift, Pamela K.; Kramer, Vicki L.; O’Brien, Stephen J.

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“…in fleas from Central America. Previous studies in Costa Rica include serologic evidence (immunoglobulin G [IgG]) of infection with Bartonella in pumas and a study in the tropical rainforest where no evidence of infection with Bartonella was detected by PCR in white-nose coatis (Chomel et al 2004, Mehrkens et al 2013. In Guatemala, Bartonella spp.…”

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Molecular Detection ofBartonellaSpecies in Fleas Collected from Dogs and Cats from Costa Rica

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Troyo

Castillo

et al. 2015

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

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The bacterial genus Bartonella includes several species with zoonotic potential, some of which are common in domestic dogs and cats, as well as in their fleas. Because there is no previous information about the presence of Bartonella species in fleas from Central America, this study aimed at evaluating the presence of Bartonella spp. in fleas collected from dogs and cats in Costa Rica. A total 72 pools of Ctenocephalides felis and 21 pools of Pulex simulans were screened by conventional PCR to detect Bartonella DNA fragments of the citrate synthase (gltA) and the β subunit RNA polymerase (rpoB) genes. Three (4.2%) pools of C. felis and five pools (22.7%) of P. simulans were found positive for Bartonella DNA. Sequences corresponding to Bartonella vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii strain Winnie, B. rochalimae, and an undescribed Bartonella sp. (clone BR10) were detected in flea pools from dogs, whereas Bartonella henselae and B. clarridgeiae sequences were identified in flea pools from cats. The detection of zoonotic Bartonella spp. in this study should increase the awareness to these flea-borne diseases among physicians and public health workers and highlight the importance of flea control in the region.

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Molecular Detection ofBartonellaSpecies in Fleas Collected from Dogs and Cats from Costa Rica

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“…Bartonella koehlerae has been isolated only from two cats in California, one cat in France and recently in one cat in Israel [8,72,196]. Furthermore, Bartonella infection has been reported in wild felids, such as pumas and bobcats in the New World [53]. Bartonella vinsonii subsp.…”

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Factors associated with the rapid emergence of zoonotic Bartonella infections

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-The present manuscript reviews the factors associated with the emergence of these zoonotic pathogens, including better diagnostic tools and methods to identify these fastidious bacteria, host immunosuppression (caused by infectious agents, cancer, aging or induced by immunosuppressive drugs), the interaction of co-infection by several infectious agents that may enhanced the pathogenecity of these bacteria, increased outdoor activity leading to exposure to wildlife reservoirs or vectors, poverty and low income associated with infestation by various ectoparasites, such as body lice and finally the dispersal of Bartonellae around the world. Furthermore, a description of the main epidemiological and clinical features of zoonotic Bartonellae is given. Finally, the main means for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these diseases are presented.

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“…Similarly, adults were more likely to be B. henselae –seropositive (PR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.07, 2.93) and to have higher antibody titers ( P = 0.026) than juveniles and kittens. B. henselae antibody prevalence was 22.4% (19/85) in bobcats from the United States and 33.3% (2/6) in the Mexican bobcats 27 . Furthermore, Bartonella have been isolated from pumas and bobcats in California (Chomel et al , International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, 1998) and shown to be infective for domestic cats 28 .…”

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Bartonella Infection in Domestic Cats and Wild Felids

Chomel

Kasten

Henn

et al. 2006

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

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Bartonella are vector-borne, fastidious Gram-negative bacteria causing persistent bacteremia in their reservoir hosts. Felids represent a major reservoir for several Bartonella species. Domestic cats are the main reservoir of B. henselae, the agent of cat-scratch disease. Prevalence of infection is highest in warm and humid climates that are optimal for the survival of cat fleas, as fleas are essential for the transmission of the infection. Flea feces are the likely infectious substrate. Prevalence of B. henselae genotypes among cat populations varies worldwide. Genotype Houston I is more prevalent in the Far East and genotype Marseille is dominant in western Europe, Australia, and the western United States. Cats are usually asymptomatic, but uveitis, endocarditis, neurological signs, fever, necrotic lesions at the inoculation site, lymphadenopathy, and reproductive disorders have been reported in naturally or experimentally infected cats. Domestic cats are also the reservoir of B. clarridgeiae and co-infection has been demonstrated. B. koehlerae has been isolated from domestic cats, and was identified in cat fleas and associated with a human endocarditis case. B. bovis was isolated from a few cats in the United States and B. quintana DNA was recently identified in a cat tooth. Bartonella spp. have also been isolated from free-ranging and captive wild felids from North America and Africa. Whereas, B. henselae was identified in African lions and a cheetah, some strains specific to these wild cats have also been identified, leading to the concept of a B. henselae group including various subspecies, as previously described for B. vinsonii.

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Seroprevalence of Bartonella infection in American free-ranging and captive pumas (Felis concolor) and bobcats (Lynx rufus)

Cited by 27 publications

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Molecular Detection ofBartonellaSpecies in Fleas Collected from Dogs and Cats from Costa Rica

Molecular Detection ofBartonellaSpecies in Fleas Collected from Dogs and Cats from Costa Rica

Factors associated with the rapid emergence of zoonotic Bartonella infections

Bartonella Infection in Domestic Cats and Wild Felids

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