Risk factors associated with the frequency of antibodies against Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina in cattle in southern Mozambique

Tembue, António Amélia Mucalane; Silva, Fábio J.M.; Silva, Jenevaldo B.; Santos, Tiago Marques dos; Santos, Huarrisson Azevedo; Soares, Cleber Oliveira; Fonseca, Adivaldo Henrique da

doi:10.1590/s0100-736x2011000800005

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“…In the present study, no significant changes were observed among male and female cattle. These results were consistent with previous studies carried out in cattle [35,36].…”

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Serological Survey of Babesia bigemina and Babesia bovis in Cattle and Water Buffaloes from Menoufia Province, Egypt

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Purpose Bovine babesiosis causes morbidity in tropical and subtropical countries worldwide. The present study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of Babesia bigemina and B. bovis in cattle and water buffaloes in Menoufia province, where the second-highest population of bovines in Lower Egypt are raised. Materials and Methods A total of 506 blood samples were collected from cattle (N = 262) and water buffaloes (N = 244) in Menoufia province, Egypt. Seroprevalences of B. bigemina and B. bovis in the samples were determined using recombinant Babesia antigen-specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). ResultsIn cattle, the seroprevalences of B. bigemina and B. bovis were 41.60 and 38.17% (37.40 and 35.88% for IgM and 9.54 and 6.11% for IgG), respectively, whereas those of water buffaloes were 35.66 and 31.97% (27.87 and 21.72% for IgM and 15.16 and 15.16% for IgG), respectively. Statistically significant changes in the seroprevalences of the two infective agents were recorded on the basis of region and season of sample collection. ConclusionIn conclusion, babesiosis is frequent and presents a threat of an epidemic among bovines in Menoufia province. In turn, control of bovine babesiosis is required because of its potential to detrimentally affect milk and meat production in Menoufia province.

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“…In the present study, no significant changes were observed among male and female cattle. These results were consistent with previous studies carried out in cattle [35,36].…”

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confidence: 94%

Serological Survey of Babesia bigemina and Babesia bovis in Cattle and Water Buffaloes from Menoufia Province, Egypt

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“…In addition, piroplasmosis was detected in other provinces such as Gharbia [ 32 ], Port Said [ 33 ], Dakahlia [ 24 ], El-Wady El-Geded [ 3 , 4 ], Assiut and Kharga [ 34 ], and Qena [ 4 ]. Globally, theileriosis and babesiosis were detected in animals from different countries such as Pakistan [ 8 ], Brazil [ 9 ], Malaysia [ 10 ], and Mozambique [ 11 ]. For anaplasmosis, we detected Anaplasma spp.…”

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“…In addition, infection with Babesia causes significant economic costs in cattle, including death, production loss, lower feed intake and feed conversion efficiency, abortion, tick control losses, and disease prevention losses [ 9 , 10 ]. The most prevalent clinical manifestations linked with Babesia species infections in cattle include anemia, hemoglobinemia, pyrexia, and hemoglobinuria [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Molecular Epidemiological Investigation of Piroplasms and Anaplasmataceae Bacteria in Egyptian Domestic Animals and Associated Ticks

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Piroplasmosis and anaplasmosis are serious tick-borne diseases (TBDs) that are concerning for the public and animal health. This study aimed to detect the molecular prevalence and epidemiological risk factors of Piroplasma and Anaplasma species in animal hosts and their associated ticks in Egypt. A total of 234 blood samples and 95 adult ticks were collected from animal hosts (112 cattle, 38 sheep, 28 goats, 26 buffaloes, 22 donkeys, and 8 horses) from six provinces of Egypt (AL-Faiyum, AL-Giza, Beni-Suef, Al-Minufia, Al-Beheira, and Matruh). Blood and tick samples were investigated by polymerase chain reaction coupled with sequencing targeting 18S and 16S RNA genes for Piroplasma sp. and anaplasmataceae, respectively. Statistical analysis was conducted on the potential epidemiological factors. Of the 234 animals examined, 54 (23.08%) were positive for pathogens DNA distributed among the six provinces, where 10 (4.27%) were positive for Piroplasma sp., 44 (18.80%) for anaplasmataceae, and 5 (2.14%) were co-infected. Co-infections were observed only in cattle as Theileria annulata and Anaplasma marginale plus Babesia bigemina, A. marginale plus B. bigemina, and T. annulata plus B. bigemina. Piroplasmosis was recorded in cattle, with significant differences between their prevalence in their tick infestation factors. Animal species, age, and tick infestation were the potential risk factors for anaplasmosis. All ticks were free from piroplasms, but they revealed high prevalence rates of 72.63% (69/95) with anaplasmataceae. We identified T. annulata, B. bigemina, and A. marginale in cattle; A. platys in buffaloes; A. marginale and A. ovis in sheep; for the first time, A. ovis in goats; and Ehrlichia sp. in Rhipicephalus annulatus ticks. Our findings confirm the significant prevalence of piroplasmosis and anaplasmosis among subclinical and carrier animals in Egypt, highlighting the importance of the government developing policies to improve animal and public health security.

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“…Contrary to this finding, a lower prevalence was reported by Waktole et al 50 ; Wodajnew et al 51 , and Abdela et al 57 , who reported a prevalence of 3.38% ( B. bigemina ) and 0.26% ( B. bovis ) from Meki and Batu towns , 0.248% ( B. bigemina ) and 1.24% ( B. bovis ) from Assosa Ethiopia, and 9.8% ( B. bigemina ) and 2.2% ( B. bovis ) from Jimma town, respectively. However, a higher prevalence was reported by Tembue et al 58 ; Lemma et al 44 ; Rahman et al 41 ; Hamsho et al 4 , who reported a prevalence of 78.8% ( B. bovis ) and 76.0% ( B. bigemina ) from southern Mozambique , 60.8% ( B. bovis ) and 39% ( B. bigemina ) from Jimma town in southwestern Ethiopia, 17% ( B. bovis ) and 16% ( B. bigemina ) from Malaysia, and 9.9% ( B. bovis ) and 7.03% ( B. bigemina ) from Borana, respectively. Different investigations have also revealed that cattle infected with B. bovis remain carriers for long periods, while those infected with B. bigemina remain carriers for only a few months 13 , 56 .…”

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Babesiosis in cattle and ixodid tick distribution in Dasenech and Salamago Districts, southern Ethiopia

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Eshetu

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Babesiosis, caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia, and ixodid ticks are considered to be one of the most important causes that result in significant economic losses in cattle production worldwide, including in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in the Dasenech and Salamago Districts of South Omo zone Ethiopia to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of babesia infection and ixodid ticks of cattle using Giemsa-stained thin and thick film techniques and morphological identification keys for babesia species and tick identification, respectively. Out of 470 examined cattle, 102 (21.7%) were infected by Babesiosis (15.53% Babesia bigemina and 6.17% Babesia bovis). A statistically significant association (p < 0.05) was observed between babesia infection and season and tick infestation. However, cattle that were infected with the Babesia parasite revealed a lower mean PCV value (21.49%) than noninfected cattle (28.29%) and showed a statistically significant (p < 0.05) difference with the occurrence of Babesia infection. The overall prevalence of ixodid ticks was 53.8% (253/470) and revealed a statistically significant association (p < 0.05) between the season and origin of the animal. However, no statistically significant association (p > 0.05) was observed between sex, age, and body condition score of the animal with the occurrence of ixodid tick. A total of 8040 adult ticks belonging to four tick genera, Amblyomma, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus), Hyalomma, and Rhipicephalus, were collected from various body parts and identified. The high prevalence of Babesia infection and ixodid ticks in cattle at the study sites requires seroprevalence and molecular studies to identify the predominant Babesia species and to detect Babesia in tick hemolymph for the identification of tick genera responsible for the occurrence of Babesia infection. Additionally, tailoring suitable and coordinated tick management methods using chemotherapy as well as strategic treatment to overt clinical cases of bovine babesiosis is critical.

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Risk factors associated with the frequency of antibodies against Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina in cattle in southern Mozambique

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Serological Survey of Babesia bigemina and Babesia bovis in Cattle and Water Buffaloes from Menoufia Province, Egypt

Serological Survey of Babesia bigemina and Babesia bovis in Cattle and Water Buffaloes from Menoufia Province, Egypt

Molecular Epidemiological Investigation of Piroplasms and Anaplasmataceae Bacteria in Egyptian Domestic Animals and Associated Ticks

Babesiosis in cattle and ixodid tick distribution in Dasenech and Salamago Districts, southern Ethiopia

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