First report of canine ocular thelaziosis in the Muntenia Region, Romania

Tudor, P.; Bădicu, Adina; Mateescu, Romaniţa; Tudor, Niculae; Mateescu, Cosmin; Ionașcu, Iuliana

doi:10.1007/s00436-016-4964-y

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“…After the recent report of T. callipaeda in Romania in 2014 [ 6 ], two additional reports in dogs have suggested the spread of the disease to other areas of the country [ 12 , 13 ]. So far, there are no confirmed human cases of infection with T. callipaeda in Romania.…”

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Thelazia callipaeda in wild carnivores from Romania: new host and geographical records

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BackgroundThelazia callipaeda is a vector-borne zoonotic nematode parasitizing the conjunctival sac of domestic and wild carnivores, rabbits and humans, with a vast distribution in Asia and the former Soviet Union. In Europe, the nematode has an emerging trend, being reported in Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Romania, Greece and Serbia, with human cases known in Italy, France, Spain, Serbia and Croatia. In Romania, the infection was so far reported only in dogs, whereas there are no reports in wildlife despite the large numbers of wild carnivores in the country. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of wild carnivores in the natural cycle of T. callipaeda in Romania.MethodsBetween 2014 and 2016, 89 wild carnivores (64 golden jackals, Canis aureus, 13 grey wolves, Canis lupus, nine wildcats, Felis silvestris and three Eurasian lynxes, Lynx lynx) have been examined. During the necropsy, both eyes of all the examined animals have been thoroughly inspected for the presence of parasites. If present, all nematodes were collected in absolute ethanol (for molecular analysis of the partial cox1 gene) or in 4 % formalin (for morphological identification).ResultsIn total, three animals were found to be infected with T. callipaeda: a grey wolf, a golden jackal and a wildcat. The BLAST analysis of all the sequences showed a 100 % similarity to T. callipaeda haplotype h1. To the best of our knowledge, this study represents the first report of T. callipaeda in golden jackals, and the first study on T. callipaeda in wildlife from Romania.ConclusionOur data broaden the host spectrum and geographical distribution of T. callipaeda, highlighting the role of wild carnivores as natural reservoirs for the infection and confirming the ongoing expanding trend of this zoonotic nematode in Europe.

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“…In Romania, the infection was so far reported only in dogs [ 6 , 12 , 13 ] and despite the abundant wild carnivore populations [ 14 ], there are no reports of this nematode in wildlife. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of wild carnivores in the natural cycle of T. callipaeda in Romania.…”

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Thelazia callipaeda in wild carnivores from Romania: new host and geographical records

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“…Dirofilaria repens is distributed in Europe and in Asia and may cause a wide range of symptoms in people based on the tissue involved during migration and the location of the final subcutaneous nodular lesions [53]. Human thelaziosis caused by the two feline eyeworm species, Thelazia callipaeda and Thelazia californiensis, may manifest as conjunctivitis, but keratitis and corneal ulcers can also occur [54][55][56].…”

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Vector-borne and other pathogens of potential relevance disseminated by relocated cats

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Large populations of unowned cats constitute an animal welfare, ecological, societal and public health issue worldwide. Their relocation and homing are currently carried out in many parts of the world with the intention of relieving suffering and social problems, while contributing to ethical and humane population control in these cat populations. An understanding of an individual cat’s lifestyle and disease status by veterinary team professionals and those working with cat charities can help to prevent severe cat stress and the spread of feline pathogens, especially vector-borne pathogens, which can be overlooked in cats. In this article, we discuss the issue of relocation and homing of unowned cats from a global perspective. We also review zoonotic and non-zoonotic infectious agents of cats and give a list of practical recommendations for veterinary team professionals dealing with homing cats. Finally, we present a consensus statement consolidated at the 15th Symposium of the Companion Vector-Borne Diseases (CVBD) World Forum in 2020, ultimately to help veterinary team professionals understand the problem and the role they have in helping to prevent and manage vector-borne and other pathogens in relocated cats. Graphical Abstract

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“…In Romania, T. callipaeda infection was documented in domestic dogs [11–13] and domestic cats [14]. Subsequent research targeting wild canids and felids also revealed the occurrence of the parasite in gray wolves ( Canis lupus ), golden jackals ( Canis aureus ), wildcats ( Felis silvestris ) [15] and red foxes ( Vulpes vulpes ) [16], pointing out a wide host spectrum of the parasite.…”

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Thelazia callipaeda in mustelids from Romania with the European badger, Meles meles, as a new host for this parasite

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Background Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae) is a vector-borne zoonotic eye worm with a broad host spectrum. In Europe, it is an emerging threat, having greatly expanded its geographical distribution during the past two decades. In Romania, T . callipaeda has been previously reported in domestic and wild canids and felids. The aim of the present study was to assess the occurrence of T. callipaeda in mustelids in the country. Methods Between March 2015 and April 2019, 77 road-killed mustelids (3 pine martens, Martes martes ; 6 European polecats, Mustela putorius ; 13 beech martens, Martes foina ; and 55 European badgers, Meles meles ) were examined by necropsy. If present, all ocular nematodes were collected and stored in absolute ethanol, for subsequent morphological and molecular identification. Results Two animals were found to be infected with T. callipaeda : one European badger and one beech marten. The molecular analysis revealed a 100% nucleotide similarity to T. callipaeda haplotype h1 for all the sequenced specimens. Conclusions To our knowledge, the present study demonstrates for the first time the occurrence of T. callipaeda in mustelids from Romania, records the easternmost locality of the parasite in Europe, and represents the first report of T. callipaeda in the European badger, Meles meles , extending the known host range for this parasite in Europe.

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First report of canine ocular thelaziosis in the Muntenia Region, Romania

Cited by 11 publications

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Thelazia callipaeda in wild carnivores from Romania: new host and geographical records

Thelazia callipaeda in wild carnivores from Romania: new host and geographical records

Vector-borne and other pathogens of potential relevance disseminated by relocated cats

Thelazia callipaeda in mustelids from Romania with the European badger, Meles meles, as a new host for this parasite

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