Emerging arthropod-borne diseases of companion animals in Europe

Beugnet, Frédéric; Marié, Jean-Lou

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2009.03.028

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“…Related to its vector R. sanguineus, CME has a wide distribution in the world, particularly in tropical, subtropical and Mediterranean areas and it is considered enzootic in Southern Europe (7). During the last few years, serologic and/or molecular evidence of E. canis has been reported in the neighboring countries of Serbia including Hungary (8), Romania (9) and Bulgaria (10).…”

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Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia Canis Infection in Stray Dogs from Serbia

Bogićević

Radovanović

Vasić

et al. 2017

Macedonian Veterinary Review

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Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease with worldwide distribution. With regards to the population of stray dogs, the disease is facilitated due to their lifestyle and the lack of anti-parasitic protection. The aim of this study was to provide serological data on the presence of a specific Ehrlichia canis IgG antibodies in stray dogs, originating from 7 municipalities in Serbia. During the period from April 2013 to June 2014, 217 canine sera were submitted to the laboratory of the Department of Infectious Diseases of Animals and Bees, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Belgrade. An immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) was performed to detect antibodies to Ehrlichia canis (cut off, 1:50). Seropositive dogs were found in 5 out of 7 counties with a seroprevalence varying from 3.57% to 20% and an overall seroprevalence of 11.06% (24/217). There was no statistically significant difference between the prevalence of infection and the host age or gender. Results showed that stray dogs contribute to maintaining and spreading of Ehrlichia canis in Serbia. Due to the close relationship between people and dogs, it is of great importance to constantly monitor and improve prevention of this disease.

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Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia Canis Infection in Stray Dogs from Serbia

Bogićević

Radovanović

Vasić

et al. 2017

Macedonian Veterinary Review

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“…The emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic and vector-borne (including rodent-borne) diseases are increasing in Europe, at least partly due to changes in host distributions [3]. The relevant rodentborne viruses include Puumala hantavirus (PUUV), orthopoxvirus (OPV), lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), and Ljungan virus (LV) [1,17,14,41,12].…”

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Lymphocytic choriomeningitis, Ljungan and orthopoxvirus seroconversions in patients hospitalized due to acute Puumala hantavirus infection

Fevola

Forbes

Mäkelä

et al. 2016

Journal of Clinical Virology

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a b s t r a c tBackground: The emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases are increasing in Europe. Prominent rodent-borne zoonotic viruses include Puumala hantavirus (PUUV; the causative agent of nephropathia epidemica, NE), lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), and orthopoxviruses (OPV). In addition, Ljungan virus (LV) is considered a potentially zoonotic virus. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare clinical picture between acute PUUV patients with and without additional rodent-borne viral infections, to investigate if concurrent infections influence disease severity. Study design: We evaluated seroprevalence of and seroconversions to LCMV, LV and OPV in 116 patients hospitalized for NE. Clinical and laboratory variables were closely monitored during hospital care. Results: A total of five LCMV, 15 LV, and one OPV seroconversions occurred. NE patients with LCMV seroconversions were younger, and had lower plasma creatinine concentrations and platelet counts than patients without LCMV seroconversions. No differences occurred in clinical or laboratory findings between patients with and without seroconversions to LV and OPV. We report, for the first time, LCMV seroprevalence in Finland, with 8.5% of NE patients seropositive for this virus. Seroprevalences for LV and OPV were 47.8% and 32.4%, respectively. Conclusion: Cases with LCMV seroconversions were statistically younger, had milder acute kidney injury and more severe thrombocytopenia than patients without LCMV. However, the low number of seroconversion cases precludes firm conclusions. Concurrent LV or OPV infections do not appear to influence clinical picture for NE patients.

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“…Moreover, canine babesiosis is considered an important emerging disease in Europe, chiefly due to increased transport of pets and climate change (Beugnet and Marié, 2009). …”

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Assessment of renal dysfunction using urinary markers in canine babesiosis caused by Babesia rossi

Defauw

Schoeman

Smets

et al. 2012

Veterinary Parasitology

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Renal damage is deemed a common, yet poorly documented, complication in canine babesiosis.Serum urea and creatinine are insensitive and non-specific markers of early renal dysfunction and 2 their measurements are influenced by hemolysis caused by babesiosis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to use urinary markers to assess the localization and degree of renal dysfunction in dogs with Babesia rossi infection. Urinary immunoglobulin G (uIgG) and urinary C-reactive protein (uCRP) were measured as markers for glomerular dysfunction, while urinary retinol-binding protein (uRBP) was used as a marker for tubular dysfunction. Eighteen dogs presenting with uncomplicated babesiosis were included and compared with eight clinically healthy dogs. Previously validated commercial ELISA kits were used for the measurement of uIgG, uCRP, and uRBP. Results were related to urinary creatinine concentrations (c). Dogs with babesiosis had significantly higher concentrations of all three measured urinary markers compared to healthy dogs. Except for urinary protein/c ratio (UPC), routine urinary and serum markers for renal function (urine specific gravity (USG), serum urea and creatinine (sCr)) were not significantly different between dogs with babesiosis and healthy dogs.All three urinary markers were positively correlated with each other and with UPC. The data supports the presence of both glomerular and tubular dysfunction in dogs suffering from uncomplicated B. rossi infection. Urinary markers were superior to USG, serum urea and creatinine concentrations for the early detection of renal dysfunction in dogs with babesiosis.

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Emerging arthropod-borne diseases of companion animals in Europe

Cited by 294 publications

References 50 publications

Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia Canis Infection in Stray Dogs from Serbia

Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia Canis Infection in Stray Dogs from Serbia

Lymphocytic choriomeningitis, Ljungan and orthopoxvirus seroconversions in patients hospitalized due to acute Puumala hantavirus infection

Assessment of renal dysfunction using urinary markers in canine babesiosis caused by Babesia rossi

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