Vector-borne pathogens in clinically healthy military working dogs in eastern Austria

Sonnberger, Bernhard W.; Graf, Barbara; Straubinger, Reinhard K.; Rackl, Dietmar; Obwaller, Adelheid G.; Peschke, Roman; Barogh, Bita Shahi; Joachim, Anja; Fuehrer, Hans‐Peter

doi:10.1016/j.parint.2021.102410

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“…It is worth remembering that seroprevalence in dogs is positively associated with incidence of borreliosis in humans [ 38 ]. Our values for prevalence in pet dogs from Poland and Ukraine (4–7%) are within the range, but higher than values obtained for stray dogs in Sofia, Bulgaria (0.6%; [ 42 ]) and lower than in military working dogs from Austria (11%; [ 44 ]). In previous studies in Poland, (sero)prevalence ranged likewise 4–11% [ 39 , 45 ].…”

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“…The DNA of B. canis was also identified in a small percentage of ‘healthy’ dogs, both from Poland and Ukraine. Subclinical infections of B. canis have been previously observed in dogs, including military working dogs from Austria and in sled dogs from Poland [ 28 , 44 ]. However, in the latter study a much higher percentage of healthy dogs was found to be infected (25%) in comparison to the current study (4–5.4%).…”

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Tick-Borne Pathogens, Babesia spp. and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l., in Sled and Companion Dogs from Central and North-Eastern Europe

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Ticks are important vectors of numerous pathogens of medical and veterinary significance. The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of Babesia spp. and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. in sled and pet dogs from Central and North-Eastern Europe. Neither Babesia spp. nor Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. infections were detected in sled dogs from seven countries (Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Russia and Finland). The DNA of Babesia spp. was detected in 100% of symptomatic and 5.4% of asymptomatic pet dogs from Poland. Similarly, the DNA of Babesia spp. was identified in 82% of symptomatic and 3.8% of asymptomatic pet dogs from Ukraine. The DNA of Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. was detected in 4.4% of pet dogs. Molecular typing confirmed the presence of Babesia canis and Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (s.s.) in selected samples. Four dogs were co-infected by B. canis and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. Tick-borne pathogens constitute a serious health threat to pet dogs in Central and South-Eastern Europe, but were not observed among sled dogs from the same region of Europe nor in the Baltic countries.

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Tick-Borne Pathogens, Babesia spp. and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l., in Sled and Companion Dogs from Central and North-Eastern Europe

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“…Nowadays, autochthonous cases are reported especially from areas of eastern Austria at low altitude levels (below 800 m), thus representing a suitable habitat for these ticks [ 83 ]. In a recent study, the DNA of B. canis was detected in six out of 94 (6.4%) clinically healthy military dogs kept in kennels in Burgenland (Eastern Austria) [ 84 ].…”

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Babesiosis in Southeastern, Central and Northeastern Europe: An Emerging and Re-Emerging Tick-Borne Disease of Humans and Animals

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There is now considerable evidence that in Europe, babesiosis is an emerging infectious disease, with some of the causative species spreading as a consequence of the increasing range of their tick vector hosts. In this review, we summarize both the historic records and recent findings on the occurrence and incidence of babesiosis in 20 European countries located in southeastern Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia), central Europe (Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland), and northern and northeastern Europe (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway), identified in humans and selected species of domesticated animals (cats, dogs, horses, and cattle). Recorded cases of human babesiosis are still rare, but their number is expected to rise in the coming years. This is because of the widespread and longer seasonal activity of Ixodes ricinus as a result of climate change and because of the more extensive use of better molecular diagnostic methods. Bovine babesiosis has a re-emerging potential because of the likely loss of herd immunity, while canine babesiosis is rapidly expanding in central and northeastern Europe, its occurrence correlating with the rapid, successful expansion of the ornate dog tick (Dermacentor reticulatus) populations in Europe. Taken together, our analysis of the available reports shows clear evidence of an increasing annual incidence of babesiosis across Europe in both humans and animals that is changing in line with similar increases in the incidence of other tick-borne diseases. This situation is of major concern, and we recommend more extensive and frequent, standardized monitoring using a “One Health” approach.

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“…Both D. immitis and D. repens are frequently imported to non-endemic countries from endemic countries (e.g., stray dogs from Spain and Greece) [64]. The introduction of microfilaremic dogs to non-endemic areas may lead to local autochthonous outbreaks such as in military-dog facilities with kennel keeping [65]. The way of dog keeping majorly impacts the establishment of populations of these parasites.…”

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“…[64]. In the Military Working Dog Training Centre in Eastern Austria, two of 96 dogs tested positive for D. repens -one from Hungary and one originating from Austria [65]. Moreover, the first autochthonous case of D. immitis was recently documented in a cat from Burgenland [66].…”

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Dirofilaria spp. and Angiostrongylus vasorum: Current Risk of Spreading in Central and Northern Europe

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In the past few decades, the relevance of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens, causing cardiopulmonary and subcutaneous dirofilariosis in dogs and cats, and of Angiostrongylus vasorum, causing canine angiostrongylosis, has steadily increased in Central and Northern Europe. In this review, a summary of published articles and additional reports dealing with imported or autochthonous cases of these parasites is provided for Central (Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Luxemburg, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland) and Northern (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) Europe. Research efforts focusing on Dirofilaria spp. and A. vasorum have varied by country, and cross-border studies are few. The housing conditions of dogs, pet movements, the spread of competent vectors, and climate change are important factors in the spread of these nematodes. Dogs kept outside overnight are a major factor for the establishment of Dirofilaria spp. However, the establishment of invasive, diurnal, synanthropic, competent mosquito vectors such as Aedes albopictus may also influence the establishment of Dirofilaria spp. The drivers of the spread of A. vasorum remain not fully understood, but it seems to be influenced by habitats shared with wild canids, dog relocation, and possibly climatic changes; its pattern of spreading appears to be similar in different countries. Both Dirofilaria spp. and A. vasorum merit further monitoring and research focus in Europe.

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Vector-borne pathogens in clinically healthy military working dogs in eastern Austria

Cited by 9 publications

References 26 publications

Tick-Borne Pathogens, Babesia spp. and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l., in Sled and Companion Dogs from Central and North-Eastern Europe

Tick-Borne Pathogens, Babesia spp. and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l., in Sled and Companion Dogs from Central and North-Eastern Europe

Babesiosis in Southeastern, Central and Northeastern Europe: An Emerging and Re-Emerging Tick-Borne Disease of Humans and Animals

Dirofilaria spp. and Angiostrongylus vasorum: Current Risk of Spreading in Central and Northern Europe

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