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Parasitology
Rafael Chiummo, Eva Zschiesche, Balazs Capari, Robert Farkas, Mathieu Chiquet, Dhimiter Rapti, Rezart Postoli, Alain Audry, Michael Leschnik
Summary: This study demonstrated that the use of fluralaner chewable tablets effectively prevents the transmission of Babesia canis in dogs under natural conditions, with a 100% efficacy rate.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Dorota Dwuznik-Szarek, Ewa J. Mierzejewska, Anna Rodo, Katarzyna Gozdzik, Jolanta Behnke-Borowczyk, Dorota Kiewra, Natalia Kartawik, Anna Bajer
Summary: The study demonstrates the continuous expansion of two populations of D. reticulatus ticks in Poland, mainly along river basins. There is a marked colonization of the gap zone and a decreasing distance between Western and Eastern tick populations. The incidence of canine babesiosis is lower in Western Poland and the gap area, while higher in Central and Eastern Poland, suggesting strong associations between tick distribution and occurrence of babesiosis.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ewa J. Mierzejewska, Dorota Dwuznik, Julia Koczwarska, Lukasz Stanczak, Patrycja Opalinska, Malgorzata Krokowska-Paluszak, Anna Wierzbicka, Grzegorz Gorecki, Anna Bajer
Summary: The study compared the prevalence of haemoprotozoa in red foxes from four regions in Poland, finding that infection with Babesia and Hepatozoon parasites can lead to significant enlargement of spleen and kidney sizes in infected foxes.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Justyna Dunaj, Adam Trzeszczkowski, Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska, Krzysztof Rutkowski, Slawomir Pancewicz
Summary: The study revealed that Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in northeastern Poland carry multiple tick-borne pathogens, with Babesia canis being the most prevalent among them.
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Olga Pawelczyk, Damian Kotela, Marek Asman, Joanna Witecka, Peter Wilhelmsson, Paulina Bubel, Krzysztof Solarz
Summary: Tick-borne microorganisms, including Babesia canis, are important agents causing infectious diseases in humans and animals. This study reports two cases of symptomatic canine babesiosis caused by Babesia canis in domestic dogs from Poland, as well as the presence of Dermacentor reticulatus ticks on one of the infected dogs. Molecular analysis confirmed the presence of Babesia canis in the dogs' blood, with the obtained sequence being identical to a known isolate.
Article
Microbiology
Luca Villa, Sergio Aurelio Zanzani, Michele Mortarino, Alessia Libera Gazzonis, Emanuela Olivieri, Maria Teresa Manfredi
Summary: D. reticulatus ticks were collected monthly over a 15-month period in a peri-urban park in Lombardy, Italy, to study the molecular prevalence and seasonal variation of tick-borne pathogens. The study found a high prevalence of Babesia infection, especially in winter months, but no evidence of Rickettsia infection. This highlights the importance of preventive measures against canine babesiosis in the area and the potential for D. reticulatus ticks to transmit zoonotic pathogens.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Graziella Borges Alves, Talita Carolina Braganca de Oliveira, Lilian Colebrusco Rodas, Daniela Bernadete Rozza, Alex Akira Nakamura, Elis Domingos Ferrari, Debora Regina Romualdo da Silva, Gisele Moraes dos Santos, Eliana Bravo Calemes, Keuryn Alessandra Mira Luz Requena, Walter Bertequini Nagata, Thais Rabelo Santos-Doni, Katia Denise Saraiva Bresciani
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of a polymer matrix collar containing 10% imidacloprid and 4.5% flumethrin for the prevention of canine leishmaniosis in Brazil. The results showed that the collar was 89.2% effective in protecting against L. infantum infection and was safe and efficient for use in highly prone endemic regions.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Anna Grochowska, Justyna Dunaj, Slawomir Pancewicz, Piotr Czupryna, Piotr Majewski, Mulugeta Wondim, Elzbieta Tryniszewska, Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska
Summary: The study in Poland found that Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in urban areas are infected with at least three pathogens, posing a significant public health risk for tick-borne diseases.
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Leon Meyer, Nouha Lekouch, Gertraut Altreuther, Bettina Schunack, Matthias Pollmeier
Summary: This study demonstrates that the Seresto (R) collar (imidacloprid/flumethrin) provides sustained acaricidal efficacy against Haemaphysalis longicornis infestations in dogs for up to 8 months.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Michiel Wijnveld, Anna-Margarita Schoetta, Theresa Stelzer, Georg Duscher, Michael Leschnik, Hannes Stockinger, Per-Eric Lindgren, Gerold Stanek
Summary: By screening ticks collected from dogs in 2008, the study found DNA from a Babesia sp. and an organism closely related to Theileria capreoli, which are novel for Austria.
Article
Biology
Natalia Pipova, Katarina Penazziova, Miroslav Banas, Igor Majlath, Viktoria Majlathova
Summary: Considering the increase in tick-borne diseases, it is important to understand how pathogen-tick-host interactions affect vector behavioral modifications. Our research analyzed the behavior of Dermacentor reticulatus ticks positive or negative for Rickettsia spp. Using novel behavioral apparatuses, we found that Rickettsia-infected ticks displayed higher locomotor activity and preferred the light part of the tested areas. These findings suggest that pathogens may influence the behavioral patterns of ticks and increase the risk of pathogen transmission.
Article
Microbiology
Katarzyna Kubiak, Malgorzata Dmitryjuk, Janina Dziekonska-Rynko, Patryk Siejwa, Ewa Dzika
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the potential risk of human exposure to tick-borne infections in a recreation area in a spa town located in northern Poland. The study found that various microorganisms, including spirochetes, Babesia, and Rickettsia, were detected in ticks from the area. The infection rates varied among different tick species and co-infections were observed.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
S. Remesar, A. Mendez, A. Benito, A. Prieto, D. Garcia-Dios, C. M. Lopez, R. Panadero, P. Diez-Banos, P. Morrondo, P. Diaz
Summary: In Europe, most cases of canine babesiosis are caused by Babesia canis, Babesia vogeli, and Babesia vulpes. A rapid and efficient multiplex PCR was developed to simultaneously detect and distinguish between large and small forms of the parasite. The multiplex PCR successfully discriminated between the two Babesia groups and can be used as a reliable tool for detecting infections in dogs. It allows for rapid administration of an appropriate treatment, improving the survival rate of infected animals and aiding in understanding the prevalence and distribution of B. vulpes.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Anna Sawczyn-Domanska, Jacek Zwolinski, Anna Kloc, Angelina Wojcik-Fatla
Summary: In Poland, tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme borreliosis, are the majority of diseases caused by exposure to biological agents, so studying ticks as reservoirs of various pathogens is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of these diseases. This study investigated the occurrence of several pathogens, including Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Borrelia miyamotoi, Neoehrlichia mikurensis, and Babesia spp., in ticks collected from vegetation in eastern Poland. The study also found that co-infections with multiple pathogens are relatively common in adult Ixodes ricinus ticks. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring tick-borne pathogens for human health risk assessment.
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zbigniew Zajac, Dasiel Obregon, Angelique Foucault-Simonin, Alejandra Wu-Chuang, Sara Moutailler, Clemence Galon, Joanna Kulisz, Aneta Wozniak, Katarzyna Bartosik, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz
Summary: Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus ticks collected from two ecologically diverse biotopes were investigated for the prevalence and genetic diversity of microorganisms. High prevalence of microorganisms was confirmed in both tick species using high-throughput real-time PCR. D. reticulatus was most often infected with Francisella-like endosymbiont (FLE) and Rickettsia spp., while I. ricinus had a higher prevalence of Borreliaceae spirochetes. Pathogens from Bartonella, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, and Babesia genera were detected in both tick species, regardless of the biotope. Our study revealed significant impact of biotope type on the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens, and specific co-infections were observed in each tick species. Additionally, genetic diversity of R. raoultii gltA gene was found across different years, but not in ticks from different biotopes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)