Bacterial and fungal microflora on the external genitalia of male donkeys (Equus asinus)

Carleton, Carla L.; Donahue, James M.; Marteniuk, J. V.; Sells, Stephen F.; Timoney, Peter J.

doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.12.002

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“…This is the first study describing the presence of T. asinigenitalis in Spain. In agreement with other publications detecting T. asinigenitalis in donkeys (Carleton et al, 2015;Donahue et al, 2012;Franco et al, 2009;Jang et al, 2001), all the positive animals were asymptomatic carriers since no clinical signs were observed.…”

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First report and molecular characterization of cases of natural Taylorella asinigenitalis infection in three donkey breeds in Spain

Dorrego

Herranz

Camino

et al. 2023

Veterinary Microbiology

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First report and molecular characterization of cases of natural Taylorella asinigenitalis infection in three donkey breeds in Spain

Dorrego

Herranz

Camino

et al. 2023

Veterinary Microbiology

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“…Taylorella asinigenitalis has very similar colony appearance and bacteriological properties to T. equigenitalis , the causative agent of contagious equine metritis (CEM) 5 and misidentification of this organism can have important implications for international trade since only the detection of T. equigenitalis in a horse leads to a declaration of CEM. Taylorella asinigenitalis has previously been reported in male equids ( Equus asinus and E. caballus ) in the United States 1,2,4,6,7 and Europe, 8‐12 and an onager ( E. hemionus onager ) in the United Kingdom 13 . Taylorella asinigenitalis has been cultured from broodmares following natural service by infected Jack donkeys but was not associated with clinical signs 2,10 .…”

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A new strain of Taylorella asinigenitalis shows differing pathogenicity in mares and Jenny donkeys

Wilsher

Omar

Ismer

et al. 2020

Equine Veterinary Journal

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Background Three horse mares inadvertently inseminated with semen from a Tayorella asinigenitalis‐positive Jack donkey developed severe, purulent endometritis whereas two Jenny donkeys mated naturally to the same Jack donkey did not develop clinical signs of infection. Objectives To isolate and identify the causative agent. Study design Case report. Methods Endometrial swabs from the infected mares were cultured on selective and non‐selective media under aerobic and microaerophilic conditions. Isolates were subjected to Gram staining, oxidase and catalase tests, the Monotayl Latex Agglutination test and PCR to test for both T. equigenitalis and T. asinigenitalis. In vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed and the bacterial isolate was genotyped using MLST. Results A new sequence type of T. asinigenitalis was confirmed. Main limitations A limited numbers of mares and donkeys are described. Conclusions This strain of T. asinigenitalis causes a severe venereal infection in mares but not in Jenny donkeys.

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“…These include Gram-positive ( Arcanobacterium spp., Bacillus spp., Corynebacterium spp.) and Gram-negative bacteria ( Acinetobacter lwoffii , Oligella urethralis , Taylorella asinigenitalis ) [ 72 ].…”

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Clinical Aspects of Bacterial Distribution and Antibiotic Resistance in the Reproductive System of Equids

Tyrnenopoulou

Fthenakis

2023

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Antibiotic administration is a standard therapeutic practice for the treatment of reproductive disorders of equids. This might lead to undesirable microbial imbalance and could favour the acquisition of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, it is imperative for clinicians to understand patterns of antibiotic resistance when considering and developing treatment regimes. Continued engagement of clinicians with novel alternative approaches to treat reproductive infections would be essential in order to address this rising threat within the One Health perspective. The objectives of the present review were to present the bacterial infections in the reproductive system of equids (horses, donkeys), to upraise the literature related to the issue of antibiotic resistance of bacteria causing these infections and to discuss the topic from a clinical perspective. Initially, the review summarised the various infections of the reproductive system of equids (genital system of females, genital system of males, mammary glands) and the causal bacteria, providing relevant information about horses and donkeys. Subsequently, the clinical therapeutics of these infections were presented, taking into account the significance of antibiotic resistance of bacteria as a limiting factor in treating the infections. Finally, approaches to circumvent antibiotic resistance in clinical settings were summarized. It was concluded that awareness regarding antibiotic resistance in equine reproductive medicine would increase, as we would recognise the multifaceted problem of resistance. Actions and initiatives within the One Health approach, minimizing the potential dissemination of resistant strains to humans and to the environment, with specific applications in medicine of equids should be appropriately instituted internationally.

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Bacterial and fungal microflora on the external genitalia of male donkeys (Equus asinus)

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

First report and molecular characterization of cases of natural Taylorella asinigenitalis infection in three donkey breeds in Spain

First report and molecular characterization of cases of natural Taylorella asinigenitalis infection in three donkey breeds in Spain

A new strain of Taylorella asinigenitalis shows differing pathogenicity in mares and Jenny donkeys

Clinical Aspects of Bacterial Distribution and Antibiotic Resistance in the Reproductive System of Equids

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