Use of Molecular Methods for DNA Detection of Babesia canis vogeli in Blood Samples and Rhipicephalus sanguineus Ticks Collected in Dogs from Mexico

Lira-Amaya, Jose J.; Rojas-Martínez, Carmen; Álvarez-Martínez, Jesús A.; Pelaez-Flores, Alfredo; Martínez-Ibáñez, Francisco; Rosa, Diego Perez-de la; Millán, Julio Vicente Figueroa

doi:10.9734/bpi/nuavs/v1/4167e

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“…In the United States, the pathogenicity of R. massiliae in dogs is recognized (Beeler et al., 2011). For this reason, it is imperative that state animal health professionals are aware of the circulation of this microorganism in order to include it as a differential diagnosis in dogs with splenic disease (Movilla et al., 2017), since in the state of Morelos the presence of Babesia vogeli and Ehrlichia canis (two of the most common pathogens involved in the development of this condition) has previously been confirmed (Lira‐Amaya et al., 2017, 2023). For this reason, strategies must be implemented to reduce the risk of tick infestation on dogs, such as the use of collars with repellent agents, as well as acaricidal treatment within the home and around the home, coupled with integrated tick control to prevent family members from being exposed to the microorganism.…”

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New records of Rhipicephalus linnaei infected by Rickettsia massiliae from Central Mexico

Nieto‐Cabrales,

Salceda‐Sánchez,

Zazueta‐Islas

et al. 2023

Zoonoses and Public Health

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BackgroundOn the American continent, Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. comprises two species: Rhipicephalus linnaei and R. sanguineus s.s. Each species has been identified as a potential vector of at least one of five species of pathogenic bacteria of the genus Rickettsia. In particular, Rickettsia massiliae is one of three species with the greatest importance in public health at the continental level. In Mexico, this species is reported exclusively in the Nearctic states of Baja California and Chihuahua.AimFor this reason, the aim of this work was to provide new records of R. massiliae for the centre of the country derived from active acarological surveillance.Materials and MethodsDuring the period of February–October 2019, 29 dogs from six municipalities in the state of Morelos were sampled. Hosts were visually inspected, and ticks were recovered and identified morphologically and molecularly by amplification of the 16S rDNA gene. Subsequently, five genes from members of the genus Rickettsia were amplified and sequenced.ResultsA total of 229 (117♀, 98♂ and 14 N) ticks identified as R. linnaei were recovered, two of which were positive for R. massiliae strains related to those recovered from Argentina and the United States.ConclusionsThis work provides the second record of R. massiliae infecting R. linnaei in Mexico and the Americas, increasing the geographic distribution of this Rickettsia species in the Neotropical region, and providing information on the possible role of R. linnaei as a potential vector of this microorganism.

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New records of Rhipicephalus linnaei infected by Rickettsia massiliae from Central Mexico

Nieto‐Cabrales,

Salceda‐Sánchez,

Zazueta‐Islas

et al. 2023

Zoonoses and Public Health

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“…Canine babesiosis has been documented since the last century. Still, molecular identification of B. vogeli was performed recently [52], as well as that of Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma platys, and A. phagocytophilum [48,53].…”

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Perception of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Worldwide

de la Fuente,

Estrada-Peña,

Rafael

et al. 2023

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In this comprehensive review study, we addressed the challenge posed by ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) with growing incidence affecting human and animal health worldwide. Data and perspectives were collected from different countries and regions worldwide, including America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The results updated the current situation with ticks and TBD and how it is perceived by society with information bias and gaps. The study reinforces the importance of multidisciplinary and international collaborations to advance in the surveillance, communication and proposed future directions to address these challenges.

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“…However, both R. sanguineus group ticks and B. vogeli infections in dogs have been detected in the United States and some Caribbean countries, and B. vogeli infection was also detected in dogs from Canada [ 52 , 201 , 217 ]. In the Mexican study, only eighteen ticks were examined and three of them were infected with B. vogeli [ 218 ]. The only study undertaken in the United States was carried out on Guam Island in Oceania, where one out of 75 ticks was infected with B. vogeli [ 219 ].…”

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Canine Babesiosis Caused by Large Babesia Species: Global Prevalence and Risk Factors—A Review

Zygner

Gójska-Zygner²,

Bartosik

et al. 2023

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Canine babesiosis is a disease caused by protozoan pathogens belonging to the genus Babesia. Four species of large Babesia cause canine babesiosis (B. canis, B. rossi, B. vogeli, and the informally named B. coco). Although canine babesiosis has a worldwide distribution, different species occur in specific regions: B. rossi in sub-Saharan Africa, B. canis in Europe and Asia, and B. coco in the Eastern Atlantic United States, while B. vogeli occurs in Africa, southern parts of Europe and Asia, northern Australia, southern regions of North America, and in South America. B. vogeli is the most prevalent large Babesia species globally. This results from its wide range of monotropic vector species, the mild or subclinical nature of infections, and likely the longest evolutionary association with dogs. The most important risk factors for infection by large Babesia spp. include living in rural areas, kennels or animal shelters, or regions endemic for the infection, the season of the year (which is associated with increased tick activity), infestation with ticks, and lack of treatment with acaricides.

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Use of Molecular Methods for DNA Detection of Babesia canis vogeli in Blood Samples and Rhipicephalus sanguineus Ticks Collected in Dogs from Mexico

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New records of Rhipicephalus linnaei infected by Rickettsia massiliae from Central Mexico

New records of Rhipicephalus linnaei infected by Rickettsia massiliae from Central Mexico

Perception of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Worldwide

Canine Babesiosis Caused by Large Babesia Species: Global Prevalence and Risk Factors—A Review

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