Parasitic profile of saudi arabian camels

Al-Afaleq, A. I.; Elamin, Abdelaziz; Fatani, Ahmed; Homeida, Abdel Gadir M.

doi:10.5958/2277-8934.2018.00014.0

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“…Our findings are in line with a previous study (40.1%) recorded by Fatima et al [30]. Furthermore, the seroprevalence in our study was slightly higher than that found in two different studies of Saudi Arabia (35.8% and 34.2%), Somalia (34.4%), and Africa (36%) [32][33][34][35]. However, our current findings are significantly lower than those published from the Czech Republic (69%) [36], Iran (65%) [37], and Turkey (91%) [17].…”

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated alterations in hematology and serum biochemistry of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Pakistan

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Background and Aim: Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan that infects humans and animals. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of T. gondii and the associated alterations in hematology and serum biochemistry of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Mianwali district, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A total of 350 blood samples were obtained from male and female camels of different ages (≤3 years old, 4-6 years old, and ≥7 years old). To validate T. gondii antibodies, the collected samples were subjected to indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using purified recombinant micronemal protein 3 as an antibody catching antigen. Results: The prevalence of T. gondii was 50.2% higher in male camels than in female camels (16.5%) (p<0.001). Furthermore, the prevalence of T. gondii in camels was directly proportional to age (p<0.001). It was 63.33% (57/90) in camels of ≥7 years of age, 32.54% in 4-6 years old age group, and 23.08% in ≤3 years old age group. The hematological analysis of infected camels revealed a significant increase in the values of glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism, lymphocyte percentage, monocyte percentage (MONO%), corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and procalcitonin. Furthermore, substantially higher levels of liver enzymes alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and the macro-mineral potassium were found in the serum of T. gondii-infected camels. Conclusion: The seropositivity of T. gondii is directly associated with the age and sex of camels, which may be considered as potential risk factors. Furthermore, T. gondii infection directly impacts the hemato-biochemistry of infected camels.

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated alterations in hematology and serum biochemistry of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Pakistan

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“…Most recently, this parasite is also found in cows of Anbar province, Iraq, recording 37.5% which tends to be in agreement with the present study (28). However, the current percentage is high compared to a previous study which are carried out in three governorates; Al-Qadissiya, Al-Najaf and Al-Muthanna in Iraq (29) and Saudi Arabian camels (30). This variation in infestation rates can be attributed to the virulence of mange type infested camels.…”

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Clinical and molecular detection of Sarcoptes scabiei in the Iraqi camels

Al-Hasnawy¹,

Al-Jabory²,

Waheed³

2022

IJVS

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“…Both H. dromedarii and H. anatolicum were found in both animal species studied. Al-Afaleq et al (2018) reported ticks which they identified as H. dromedarii and H. anatolicum from camel in the eastern province. The DNA characterization confirms the identity of H. anatolicum and H. dromedarii .…”

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“…Cattle used in Saudi Arabia mainly for milk production. Ticks infesting domestic livestock including camel and cattle in Saudi Arabia have been presented in some studies based on morphological description; ( Al-Khalifa and Diab, 1985 , Diab et al, 1987 , Al-Afaleq et al, 2018 ). They have reported several species infesting cattle and cattle including various Hyalomma spp.…”

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Molecular characterization of ticks and tick-borne piroplasms from cattle and camel in Hofuf, eastern Saudi Arabia

Omer

Alsuwaid

Mohammed

2021

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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The aims of the present study were to characterize ticks infesting the dromedary camel and cattle in Hofuf, Eastern Saudi Arabia and to determine the piroplasms that they may harbor. DNA was extracted from ticks, collected from camels and cattle, using commercial kits and subjected to polymerase chain reaction using specific primers for the amplification of ticks and piroplasms DNA. The cytochrome oxidase subunit I mitochondrial gene ( COI ) was used for characterization of ticks whereas partial 18S rRNA gene ( 18S rRNA ) was used for piroplasms characterization. Ticks were genetically identified as Hyalomma dromedarii and Hyalomma anatolicum . Both cattle and camel in Hofuf, were found to be infested with both species. Both ticks identified as H. dromedarii and H. anatolicum from camels and cows showed 100% identity to COI sequences from the same species available in GenBank. Only Theileria annulata DNA was amplified from both H. anatolicum and H . dromedarii infesting cattle. None of the ticks collected from camels revealed DNA of piroplasms. T. annulata DNA was reported for the first time from Hofuf and the role of both H. anatolicum and H. dromedarii as potential vectors for this parasite in cattle in Saudi Arabia has been documented for the first time.

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Parasitic profile of saudi arabian camels

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated alterations in hematology and serum biochemistry of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Pakistan

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated alterations in hematology and serum biochemistry of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Pakistan

Clinical and molecular detection of Sarcoptes scabiei in the Iraqi camels

Molecular characterization of ticks and tick-borne piroplasms from cattle and camel in Hofuf, eastern Saudi Arabia

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