Prevalence of selected rickettsial infections in cats in Southern Germany

Bergmann, Michèle; Englert, Theresa; Stuetzer, Bianca; Hawley, Jennifer; Lappin, Michael R.; Hartmann, Katrin

doi:10.1016/j.cimid.2015.08.003

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“…Similarly, B. henselae was more frequently retrieved than B. clarridgeiae in cat populations from other European countries (i.e. Cyprus, Portugal, Germany, Greece and Spain) [5,[22][23][24]37]. Furthermore, the significantly higher prevalence of bacteraemia for Bartonella spp.…”

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“…was described in feline populations from other countries of Europe (i.e. Spain, Portugal, Germany and Greece) [22,24,37,47,50]. Indeed, whilst DNA detection seems to be infrequent, with only A. phagocytophilum and A. platys DNA occasionally amplified, an antibody prevalence of A. phagocytophilum ranging from 2 to 8% has been reported in cats in Spain [50,51], 13.5% in southern Portugal [52], 16.2% in Germany [53] and 22.1% in Sweden [54].…”

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A molecular survey of vector-borne pathogens and haemoplasmas in owned cats across Italy

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Background: Feline vector-borne pathogens (FeVBPs) have been increasingly investigated for their impact on cat health and their zoonotic potential. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of FeVBPs and haemoplasmas in cats across Italy and to identify potential risk factors linked to their occurrence. Methods: Blood samples from 958 owned cats living in the North (n = 556), Centre (n = 173) and South (n = 229) of Italy were tested for Babesia spp., Hepatozoon spp., Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma spp. and filarioids by conventional PCR (cPCR) and for haemoplasmas and Bartonella spp. by SYBR green real-time PCR. Cats included in the study represent a sub-sample from a larger number of animals enrolled in a previous study, which were selected based on the geographical origin. Data on cats' positivity for Leishmania infantum, feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), available from the previous study, were included and examined. Potential risk factors for pathogen infection were assessed in relationship to categorical variables including sex, geographical origin, breed, neutering status and age of cats. Results: Out of the 958 cats, 194 (20.2%) were positive for at least one of the tested pathogens, 89 (16%) from the North, 32 (18.5%) from the Centre and 73 (31.9%) from the South of Italy. A high prevalence of FeVBPs was detected in male cats (n = 125, 27.8%), living in the southern part of the country (n = 73, 31.9%), younger than 18 months of age (n = 24, 22.4%) and not neutered (n = 39; 27.5%). In particular, 24 cats (2.5%) tested PCR-positive for Bartonella spp., of which 1.6% for B. henselae and 0.9% for B. clarridgeiae. A total of 111 cats scored PCR-positive for haemoplasmas (11.6%), specifically "Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum" (n = 95, 9.9%), M. haemofelis (n = 14, 1.5%) and "Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis" (n = 2, 0.2%). Moreover, 39, 31 and 8 cats were positive for FeLV (4.1%), L. infantum (3.2%) and FIV (0.8%), respectively. Co-infections were registered for 19 (9.8%) cats. Conclusions: These results confirm the occurrence of haemoplasmas and FeVBPs throughout Italy. Preventive measures to protect both animal and human health should be carried out also for owned cats, even if no health status of animals has been assessed in this study.

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A molecular survey of vector-borne pathogens and haemoplasmas in owned cats across Italy

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“…Prevalence of A. phagocytophilum infection in German Ixodes ticks is high (13), and A. phagocytophilum infection is common in dogs in Germany (44,45). A. phagocytophilum field infection has been detected in cats in Germany, based on PCR testing and gene sequencing; however, prevalence rates are much lower than in dogs and acccount for only 0.1-0.4% (10,39,63). As A. phagocytophilum is vectored by Ixodes spp., infection occurs most commonly in cats with potential tick exposure.…”

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“…As A. phagocytophilum is vectored by Ixodes spp., infection occurs most commonly in cats with potential tick exposure. Cats naturally infected with A. phagocytophilum can develop anaemia, anorexia, dehydration, fever, lethargy, tachypnea, and thrombocytopenia (10,39,51,63,82).…”

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Vector-borne diseases in cats in Germany

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Hartmann²

2017

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Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are caused by a wide range of pathogens, which are transmitted by a variety of vectors, such as ticks and fleas. As a result of climate changes, more vector-borne diseases are becoming endemic in Germany, not only in dogs, but also in cats. For some of the pathogens prevalence data still need to be investigated in Germany. However, natural infections with Bartonella, Anaplasma, haemotropic Mycoplasma and Borrelia species have already been described in German cats. Clinical relevance of these pathogens is not fully understood, and it is still unknown, why most infected cats stay asymptomatic and which predisposing factors contribute to the development of clinical signs in cats. Moreover, there is a risk of zoonotic transmission for some of the pathogens, e. g., for some Bartonella spp. infections that are associated with cat scratch disease in humans. Due to the increasing number of VBDs in cats in Germany, preventive measures, such as the use of acaricides and insecticides, should be performed on a regular base in order to reduce the risk of these infections.

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“…No mundo diversos pesquisadores, também, trabalharam com números variados de animais Bergmann et al (2015). na Alemanha foi o trabalho até agora publicado que superou o número de animais da presente pesquisa, pois avaliou…”

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Prevalência de hemoparasitos em felinos domésticos da micro região de Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brasil e correlação com variáveis epidemiológicas

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Willian, a toda família Lopes e Camargos, que na possibilidade da presença física melhoram os meus dias consideravelmente, além de preencherem por vezes a falta que tenho dos que estão longe, deixam a minha vida mais feliz. Obrigado por me emprestarem a família de vocês nos dias de comemorações onde não pude estar perto da minha! Todos vocês são "fodas"! Não muito melhor, vocês são praticamente o "orgasmo todo!" É como diz o poeta "Amizade não é uma questão de presença física. Porque amigo não precisa estar. Amigo precisa ser!" Obrigado ao meu pai Geraldo Delareth, também estando longe, e que com um misto de exemplos, me faz perceber diariamente o quanto é bom estar liberto de sentimentos que não nos fazem bem. A todos da minha família, tios e tias, primos e primas, agregados e afins, obrigado pela torcida de todos! Agradeço а todos os "mestres" por mе proporcionar о conhecimento não apenas racional e técnico, mas também na manifestação do caráter е afetividade da educação, que no processo dе formação me faz entender "todos os dias" que sabedoria não ocupa espaço. Pоr tanto qυе sе dedicaram а mim e tantos outros, e nãо somente pоr terem mе ensinado, mаs por terem mе feito aprender. А palavra "mestre", nunca fará justiça аоs professores dedicados аоs quais até aqui, em

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Prevalence of selected rickettsial infections in cats in Southern Germany

Cited by 23 publications

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A molecular survey of vector-borne pathogens and haemoplasmas in owned cats across Italy

A molecular survey of vector-borne pathogens and haemoplasmas in owned cats across Italy

Vector-borne diseases in cats in Germany

Prevalência de hemoparasitos em felinos domésticos da micro região de Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brasil e correlação com variáveis epidemiológicas

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