Feline babesiosis

Abstract

Prognosis depends on the severity of disease, which in turn depends on both organism and host factors. Mortality rates of 15-20% are reported.

Feline vector-borne pathogens in the north and centre of Portugal

“…Feline co-infections with other erythrocytic pathogens such as Mycoplasma spp., Cytauxzoon felis or other species of Babesia may be possible [24,25]. In the present study, only one cat was found co-infected with B. canis and B. vogeli out of the 29 cats infected with Babesia spp.…”

“…Age has been described as a predisposing factor for feline infection with Babesia spp., with younger cats (less than 3 years old) more predisposed to infection in endemic areas [24,28], and older cats more susceptible to the disease following relocation to an endemic area or in conjunction with concurrent disease, immunosuppression or severe trauma [24]. In the present study, juvenile cats (≤ 1.5 year) had a significantly higher prevalence of B. vogeli infection in comparison with geriatric cats (≥ 7 years), probably because of the less mature immune status of young cats.…”

Molecular survey of arthropod-borne pathogens in ticks obtained from Japanese wildcats

“…Arthropod-borne diseases have been confirmed in many wild felid species worldwide (Chomel et al, 2006;Millán et al, 2009;André et al, 2010). Although most felids infected with these pathogens generally show only mild symptoms, in situations such as immune compromise caused by other diseases or by trauma (Baneth, 2011;Guptill, 2010;Little, 2010;Ayoob et al, 2010), arthropod-borne diseases can be life threatening.…”

“…Tick species play important roles in transmitting numerous vector-borne pathogens, such as Bartonella, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Hepatozoon, and Babesia, in felids (Baneth, 2011;Cotté et al, 2008;Little, 2010;Ayoob et al, 2010). Wild felids, except those living in captivity, have a high risk of exposure to these pathogens because of the presence of ticks in their habitats and the difficulties associated with applying periodic prophylactics against ectoparasite infestations.…”

The Dilemma of Responsibility to Protect in the Great Lakes Region

“…16 It includes how the concept of security as applied in Africa, differs from its traditional use in the international relations literature; the factors inherent in these states that can help explain this difference; how the interaction of GLR states with the international system affect the security of the former; and the relationship between the security and development concerns of GLR states and most third world states. 17 The overarching aspect is how these interactions affect levels of legitimacy and…”