Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal
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Resumo: | Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal Abstract The prevalence of piroplasm (order Piroplasmida) infection was assessed in blood and bone marrow samples from 91 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from northern, central and southern Portugal by means of molecular methods. PCR for the 18S rRNA gene of Babesia spp. followed by sequencing revealed 63 foxes positive for the Babesia microti-like piroplasm (syn. Theileria annae) (69.2%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 58.7–78.5%) and one fox positive for Babesia canis (1.1%; 95% CI: 0.0–6.0%). Positivity to the B. microti-like piroplasm or B. canis in 43 blood samples (83.7%) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than in 43 paired bone marrow samples (20.9%). There were no statistically significant differences in the prevalence of infection between genders (p = 0.219) or age groups (<2 years vs. ≥2 years) (p = 1.0). This is the first report of the B. microti-like piroplasm in foxes from Portugal as well as the first report on detection by PCR and genotyping of B. canis in a red fox worldwide. A natural cycle of the B. microti-like piroplasm is suggested in red fox populations based on the high prevalence of the protozoan. Red foxes might be a reservoir of the B. microti-like piroplasm and a source of infection to dogs. |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from PortugalBabesia canis;Babesia microti-like piroplasmRed foxPortugalTheileria annaeVulpes vulpesPrevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal Abstract The prevalence of piroplasm (order Piroplasmida) infection was assessed in blood and bone marrow samples from 91 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from northern, central and southern Portugal by means of molecular methods. PCR for the 18S rRNA gene of Babesia spp. followed by sequencing revealed 63 foxes positive for the Babesia microti-like piroplasm (syn. Theileria annae) (69.2%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 58.7–78.5%) and one fox positive for Babesia canis (1.1%; 95% CI: 0.0–6.0%). Positivity to the B. microti-like piroplasm or B. canis in 43 blood samples (83.7%) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than in 43 paired bone marrow samples (20.9%). There were no statistically significant differences in the prevalence of infection between genders (p = 0.219) or age groups (<2 years vs. ≥2 years) (p = 1.0). This is the first report of the B. microti-like piroplasm in foxes from Portugal as well as the first report on detection by PCR and genotyping of B. canis in a red fox worldwide. A natural cycle of the B. microti-like piroplasm is suggested in red fox populations based on the high prevalence of the protozoan. Red foxes might be a reservoir of the B. microti-like piroplasm and a source of infection to dogs.2014-02-06T10:33:55Z2014-02-062013-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttp://hdl.handle.net/10174/10573http://hdl.handle.net/10174/10573porCardoso, L.; Cortes, H.C.E.; Reis, A.; Rodrigues, P.; Simões, M.; Lopes, A.P.; Vila-Viçosa, M.J.; Talmi-Frank, D.; Eyal, O.; Solano-Gallego, L.; Baneth, G.Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal, Veterinary Parasitology, 196, 1-2, 90-95, 2013.0304-4017ndndndndndndndndndndndCardoso, L.Cortes, H.C.E.Reis, A.Rodrigues, P.Simões, M.Lopes, A.P.Vila-Viçosa, M.J.Talmi-Frank, D.Eyal, O.Solano-Gallego, L.Baneth, G.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-01-03T18:53:18Zoai:dspace.uevora.pt:10174/10573Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T01:04:19.514286Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal Cardoso, L. Babesia canis; Babesia microti-like piroplasm Red fox Portugal Theileria annae Vulpes vulpes |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal |
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Cardoso, L. |
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Cardoso, L. Cortes, H.C.E. Reis, A. Rodrigues, P. Simões, M. Lopes, A.P. Vila-Viçosa, M.J. Talmi-Frank, D. Eyal, O. Solano-Gallego, L. Baneth, G. |
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Cortes, H.C.E. Reis, A. Rodrigues, P. Simões, M. Lopes, A.P. Vila-Viçosa, M.J. Talmi-Frank, D. Eyal, O. Solano-Gallego, L. Baneth, G. |
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Cardoso, L. Cortes, H.C.E. Reis, A. Rodrigues, P. Simões, M. Lopes, A.P. Vila-Viçosa, M.J. Talmi-Frank, D. Eyal, O. Solano-Gallego, L. Baneth, G. |
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Babesia canis; Babesia microti-like piroplasm Red fox Portugal Theileria annae Vulpes vulpes |
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Babesia canis; Babesia microti-like piroplasm Red fox Portugal Theileria annae Vulpes vulpes |
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Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal Abstract The prevalence of piroplasm (order Piroplasmida) infection was assessed in blood and bone marrow samples from 91 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from northern, central and southern Portugal by means of molecular methods. PCR for the 18S rRNA gene of Babesia spp. followed by sequencing revealed 63 foxes positive for the Babesia microti-like piroplasm (syn. Theileria annae) (69.2%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 58.7–78.5%) and one fox positive for Babesia canis (1.1%; 95% CI: 0.0–6.0%). Positivity to the B. microti-like piroplasm or B. canis in 43 blood samples (83.7%) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than in 43 paired bone marrow samples (20.9%). There were no statistically significant differences in the prevalence of infection between genders (p = 0.219) or age groups (<2 years vs. ≥2 years) (p = 1.0). This is the first report of the B. microti-like piroplasm in foxes from Portugal as well as the first report on detection by PCR and genotyping of B. canis in a red fox worldwide. A natural cycle of the B. microti-like piroplasm is suggested in red fox populations based on the high prevalence of the protozoan. Red foxes might be a reservoir of the B. microti-like piroplasm and a source of infection to dogs. |
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Cardoso, L.; Cortes, H.C.E.; Reis, A.; Rodrigues, P.; Simões, M.; Lopes, A.P.; Vila-Viçosa, M.J.; Talmi-Frank, D.; Eyal, O.; Solano-Gallego, L.; Baneth, G.Prevalence of Babesia microti-like infection in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal, Veterinary Parasitology, 196, 1-2, 90-95, 2013. 0304-4017 nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd |
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