Babesiosis in Latvian domestic dogs, 2016–2019

Selezņova, Maija; Kivrane, Agnija; Namiņa, Agne; Krumins, Rudolfs; Aleinikova, Darja; Lazovska, Marija; Akopjana, Sarmite; Capligina, Valentina; Ranka, Renāte

doi:10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101459

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“…A recent study has shown that D. reticulatus ticks are present in the southern, central, and western regions of the country; moreover, this tick has been detected in geographically separate small localities in the Riga region, outside of the major region of endemicity [ 286 ]. In accordance with this finding, many canine babesiosis cases have been reported from Riga, the capital of Latvia [ 285 ]. In recent assessments, the reported overall prevalence of B. canis in field-collected D. reticulatus ticks in Latvia was found to be relatively low (0.34%); in contrast, 14.8% of D. reticulatus ticks removed from Latvian dogs were B. canis -positive [ 286 , 287 ].…”

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“…The first documented cases of babesiosis in dogs without a travel history occurred in Latvia between 2009 and 2011 [ 284 ]. Since then, canine babesiosis has become an endemic disease in the southern and western regions of Latvia and is caused solely by the large species, B. canis [ 285 ]. A seasonal pattern has been observed in Latvia for disease outbreaks, as the majority of canine babesiosis cases have occurred between April and June [ 285 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Since then, canine babesiosis has become an endemic disease in the southern and western regions of Latvia and is caused solely by the large species, B. canis [ 285 ]. A seasonal pattern has been observed in Latvia for disease outbreaks, as the majority of canine babesiosis cases have occurred between April and June [ 285 ]. The distribution of B. canis in Latvia is most likely linked primarily to the expansion of the range of the main vector— D. reticulatus .…”

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Babesiosis in Southeastern, Central and Northeastern Europe: An Emerging and Re-Emerging Tick-Borne Disease of Humans and Animals

Bajer

Beck

et al. 2022

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There is now considerable evidence that in Europe, babesiosis is an emerging infectious disease, with some of the causative species spreading as a consequence of the increasing range of their tick vector hosts. In this review, we summarize both the historic records and recent findings on the occurrence and incidence of babesiosis in 20 European countries located in southeastern Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia), central Europe (Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland), and northern and northeastern Europe (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway), identified in humans and selected species of domesticated animals (cats, dogs, horses, and cattle). Recorded cases of human babesiosis are still rare, but their number is expected to rise in the coming years. This is because of the widespread and longer seasonal activity of Ixodes ricinus as a result of climate change and because of the more extensive use of better molecular diagnostic methods. Bovine babesiosis has a re-emerging potential because of the likely loss of herd immunity, while canine babesiosis is rapidly expanding in central and northeastern Europe, its occurrence correlating with the rapid, successful expansion of the ornate dog tick (Dermacentor reticulatus) populations in Europe. Taken together, our analysis of the available reports shows clear evidence of an increasing annual incidence of babesiosis across Europe in both humans and animals that is changing in line with similar increases in the incidence of other tick-borne diseases. This situation is of major concern, and we recommend more extensive and frequent, standardized monitoring using a “One Health” approach.

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Babesiosis in Southeastern, Central and Northeastern Europe: An Emerging and Re-Emerging Tick-Borne Disease of Humans and Animals

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“…In previous studies, the “mixed” genotype has been identified with a high prevalence in dogs in central Lithuania (65.8%) and in D. reticulatus ticks across the country (43.8%) [ 7 , 15 ]. A similar result on the dominance of the “mixed” 18S rRNA-A/B genotype in dogs has been reported in Latvia (91%; 39/43) [ 8 ] and Poland (87%) [ 24 ], and in ticks in Switzerland [ 23 ]. The presence of the ambiguous nucleotides detected in 18S rRNA sequences of B. canis isolates is explained by the genetic heterogeneity occurring among copies of the ss rRNA genes or by mixed infections with parasites of different 18S rRNA genotypes [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ].…”

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“…Canine babesiosis is an emerging and rapidly expanding infectious disease in central and northeast Europe [ 5 ]. The endemic area of B. canis has expanded from central Europe to the Baltic region, and new endemic foci of canine babesiosis have been documented in Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. The spread of B. canis to new areas is closely connected to the expansion of the range of its main vector, the Dermacentor reticulatus tick [ 10 , 11 , 12 ].…”

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Genetic Diversity of Babesia canis Strains in Dogs in Lithuania

Radzijevskaja

Mardosaitė-Busaitienė

Aleksandravičienė

et al. 2022

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Canine babesiosis is an emerging and rapidly expanding tick-borne disease in central and northeast Europe. In the last two decades, the endemic area of Babesia canis has expanded from central Europe to the Baltic region. This study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity of B. canis strains isolated from naturally infected dogs in different regions of Lithuania using PCR-RFLP and sequence analyses based on a partial region of 18S rRNA and Bc28.1 genes. Blood samples from 149 dogs suspected of having babesiosis were collected in Lithuania during 2016–2017. Based on PCR-RFLP profiles and two nucleotide substitutions observed in 18S rRNA gene sequences, three B. canis genotypes were identified in Lithuania—18S rRNA-A, 18S rRNA-B and 18S rRNA-A/B—with the A/B genotype predominating (83.9%). Based on the obtained PCR-RFLP profiles of the Bc28.1 gene, four B. canis genotypes were identified: Bc28.1-B (53.8%), Bc28.1-34 (20.8%), Bc28.1-A (17.9%), and Bc28.1-34/A or B (7.5%). Sequence analysis of the partial Bc28.1 gene revealed eighteen polymorphic sites and thirteen sequence variants among the Lithuanian samples. The B. canis genotypes obtained were detected with varying prevalences in different regions of Lithuania.

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A global systematic review and meta‐analysis on the babesiosis in dogs with special reference to Babesia canis

Abdoli,

Olfatifar,

Badri

et al. 2024

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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BackgroundCanine babesiosis is a clinically significant tick‐transmitted disease caused by several species of the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasite Babesia, which result in a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild, transient infection to serious disease and even death.ObjectivesThe current study aimed to estimate the global prevalence and associated risk factors of Babesia in dogs.MethodsMultiple databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science and Google Scholar) were searched for relevant literature published from January 2000 up to December 2022. The statistical analyses were performed based on the R software (version 3.6) meta‐package.ResultsOut of 23,864 publications, 229 studies met the inclusion criteria. The pooled prevalence of canine babesiosis was 0.120 (95% CI; 0.097–0.146). The highest pooled prevalence was found in Europe (0.207, 95% CI; 0.097–0.344). Among several species, Babesia canis was the most prevalent parasite (0.216, 95% CI; 0.056–0.441). The highest pooled prevalence of Babesia in dogs was observed in the summer season (0.097, 95% CI; 0.040–0.174).ConclusionsRegular screening and appropriate control strategies are recommended for the prevention of transmission of tick‐borne disease transmission among dogs.

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Babesiosis in Latvian domestic dogs, 2016–2019

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Babesiosis in Southeastern, Central and Northeastern Europe: An Emerging and Re-Emerging Tick-Borne Disease of Humans and Animals

Babesiosis in Southeastern, Central and Northeastern Europe: An Emerging and Re-Emerging Tick-Borne Disease of Humans and Animals

Genetic Diversity of Babesia canis Strains in Dogs in Lithuania

A global systematic review and meta‐analysis on the babesiosis in dogs with special reference to Babesia canis

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