<i>Bartonella quintana</i>, past, present, and future of the scourge of World War I

Ruiz, Joaquı́m

doi:10.1111/apm.12895

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“…During World War I, trench fever was widely spread among soldiers deployed to regions with poor hygienic practices, and more than one million people were affected [ 78 ]. B. quintana has been detected in 13.1–28.2% of body lice collected from residents in San Francisco, Bogotá, Algiers, Tizi Ouzou, Boumerdès and Gaziantep [ 79 – 82 ].…”

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Human pediculosis, a global public health problem

Yao

Deng

et al. 2022

Infect Dis Poverty

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Background Human pediculosis is caused by hematophagous lice, which are transmitted between individuals via direct and/or indirect contact. Despite the public health importance of louse infestation, information concerning the global burden of pediculosis and the epidemiological landscape of louse-borne diseases is limited. The aim of this review was to summarize the biology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control of lice infestation in humans. We also discussed the latest advances in molecular taxonomy and molecular genetics of lice. Methods We searched five electronic bibliographic databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, CNKI, VIP Chinese Journal Database, and Wanfang Data) and followed a standard approach for conducting scoping reviews to identify studies on various aspects of human lice. Relevant information reported in the identified studies were collated, categorized, and summarized. Results A total of 282 studies were eligible for the final review. Human pediculosis remains a public health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that head lice and body lice should be considered conspecific, with different genotypes and ecotypes. Phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial (mt) cytb gene sequences identified six distinct clades of lice worldwide. In addition to the direct effect on human health, lice can serve as vectors of disease-causing pathogens. The use of insecticides plays a crucial role in the treatment and prevention of louse infestation. Genome sequencing has advanced our knowledge of the genetic structure and evolutionary biology of human lice. Conclusions Human pediculosis is a public health problem affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly in developing countries. More progress can be made if emphasis is placed on the use of emerging omics technologies to elucidate the mechanisms that underpin the physiological, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of lice. Graphic Abstract

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Human pediculosis, a global public health problem

Yao

Deng

et al. 2022

Infect Dis Poverty

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“… 11 , 12 , 13 Replacing the knapsack sprayers commonly adopted in these areas is needed to limit farm labour costs 14 , 15 and operator risk. 16 …”

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Characterization of irrigator emitter to be used as solid set canopy delivery system: which is best for which role in the vineyard?

Mozzanini

Grella

Marucco

et al. 2022

Pest Management Science

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Background The timely and flexible treatment of solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) is expanding. Laboratory and field trials were conducted to evaluate the performance of three different irrigators (Pulsar™ system and nozzle combination), typically used in anti‐frost and irrigation in vineyards/apple orchards, for plant protection product (PPP) delivery in a Guyot‐trained trellised vineyard. Results Results showed that irrigator setups perform best when matched to the task—flat fan emitters for horizontal spray application (canopy top) and circular emitters for middle and low canopy application. A combination configuration of a double‐sided flat fan and circular emitter system was indicated as the best option for homogenous coverage and minimal ground losses. Conclusion The tested emitters hold promise for SSCDS delivery of PPPs in vineyards. Further validation of the alternative use of this technology is warranted. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

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“…Other species naturally cause hemotropic infection in their respective animal reservoir: Bartonella elizabethae in rats, Bartonella grahamii in mice [11,13]. Among humans, Bartonella bacilliformis infection is fatal in as many as 80% of cases of acute disease, e.g., Oroya fever or Carrión's disease [1,14]. In addition, Bartonella quintana causes trench fever for those living in poor conditions; bacillary angiomatosis, peliosis hepatis, and chronic lymphadenopathy in immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV; and blood culture-negative (BCN) endocarditis in immunocompetent patients [15].…”

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The seroprevalence of Bartonella spp. in the blood of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and blood donors, Poland: a pilot study

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Background Bartonella spp. can cause a variety of diseases, such as lymphadenopathies, cat scratch disease, and trench fever, but can also give rise to many non-specific symptoms. No data exists regarding the prevalence of Bartonella spp. in patients with musculoskeletal complaints, nor among blood donors in Poland.Methods The presence of anti-Bartonella IgM and IgG in the serum of blood donors (n = 65) (Lodz, Poland) and in the patients of the Department of Rheumatology Clinic (n = 40) suffering from musculoskeletal symptoms was tested by immunofluorescence. Blood samples were cultured on enriched media. Epidemiological questionnaires were used to identify key potential risk factors, such as sex, age, contact with companion animals, and bites from insects or animals. Results Altogether, 27 of the 105 tested subjects were seropositive for Bartonella henselae IgG (23%) and three for Bartonella quintana IgG (2.85%); IgMs against B. henselae were found in three individuals (2.85%), and IgMs against B. quintana were found in one (1.54%). No statistically significant difference was found between the prevalence of B. henselae in the blood of donors or patients and the presence of unexplained musculoskeletal complaints (23% vs 30%). Individuals who had kept or been scratched by cats were not more likely to be B. henselae seropositive (p > 0.01). Tick bites were more commonly reported in patients, but insignificantly (p > 0.01). Conclusion This is the first report of a high seroprevalence of anti-Bartonella IgG in patients with musculoskeletal symptoms and in blood donors in Poland. The obtained results indicate that such seroprevalence may have a possible significance in the development of musculoskeletal symptoms, although it should be confirmed on a larger group of patients. Asymptomatic bacteremia might occur and pose a threat to recipients of blood from infected donors. Hence, there is a need for more detailed research, including molecular biology methods, to clarify the potential risk of Bartonella spp. being spread to immunocompromised individuals. Key Points• This is the first study presenting high seroprevalence of Bartonella spp. in Poland.• IgG and IgM antibodies against B. quintana were found in blood samples of blood donors.

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Bartonella quintana, past, present, and future of the scourge of World War I

Cited by 17 publications

References 36 publications

Human pediculosis, a global public health problem

Human pediculosis, a global public health problem

Characterization of irrigator emitter to be used as solid set canopy delivery system: which is best for which role in the vineyard?

The seroprevalence of Bartonella spp. in the blood of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and blood donors, Poland: a pilot study

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