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Microbiology
Evelyn Alejandra Miranda, Sun-Woo Han, Yoon-Kyong Cho, Kyoung-Seong Choi, Joon-Seok Chae
Summary: This study evaluates the role of Korean cattle and goats in maintaining Anaplasma infection, finding various types of co-infections. The research also reveals novel variants of A. phagocytophilum and A. capra, demonstrating multiple infection types of Anaplasma in vertebrates.
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Microbiology
Ruenruetai Udonsom, Aongart Mahittikorn, Charoonluk Jirapattharasate
Summary: A study conducted in three provinces in southern Thailand revealed the presence of Theileria spp. and A. ovis infection in goats, with T. orientalis being identified for the first time in Thai goats. This study provides valuable information on the infection rates and genetic diversity of tick-borne pathogens in goats, which can aid in the development of effective control measures for preventing animal diseases in Thailand.
Article
Immunology
Junhua Tian, Jing Liu, Miao Lu, Xiaomin Chen, Kun Li
Summary: This study reports the presence of Anaplasma species in blood-sucking flies in China, with the discovery of a novel candidate species, Anaplasma nanpingensis. This is the first report of blood-sucking flies harboring Anaplasma in China.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Elisha Chatanga, Henson Kainga, Emmanuel Maganga, Kyoko Hayashida, Ken Katakura, Chihiro Sugimoto, Nariaki Nonaka, Ryo Nakao
Summary: Tick-borne diseases caused by Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Babesia and Theileria are widespread in small ruminants in tropical and sub-tropical countries. The study in Malawi found that 76.6% of sheep and goats tested positive for at least one tick-borne pathogen, with 45% exhibiting co-infections with multiple pathogens. This research represents a significant milestone in understanding and controlling tick-borne pathogens in small ruminants in Malawi.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Kunlun Wang, Yaqun Yan, Yongchun Zhou, Shanshan Zhao, Fuchun Jian, Rongjun Wang, Longxian Zhang, Changshen Ning
Summary: This study conducted a seasonal analysis of Anaplasma species in goats from warm-temperate regions of China, showing that goats in this region are frequently exposed to Anaplasma spp. year-round, highlighting the need for stronger prevention and treatment efforts for anaplasmosis in the area.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Eloiza May Galon, Rochelle Haidee Ybanez, Adrian Miki Macalanda, Giemelene Rose Estabillo, Margaret Therese Rose Montano, Marielle Danise Veedor, Anatolio Garvida, Ralph Joselle Fabon, Mary Ruth Callanta, Kim Joseph Labutong, Maria Agnes Tumwebaze, Benedicto Byamukama, Shengwei Ji, Iqra Zafar, Adrian Ybanez, Xuenan Xuan
Summary: Goats play a key role in livestock farming and contribute to agricultural development for smallholder farmers worldwide. However, various factors, including tick-borne diseases, often limit goat production. This study identified Babesia ovis, Theileria spp., and Anaplasma spp. in goats from the Philippines for the first time, highlighting their prevalence and potential impact on goat health and production.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yong Kang, Peiwei Liu, Feifei Lv, Yuxiu Zhang, Yun Yang, Jianhe Wei
Summary: This study accurately identified the source species of Qi-Nan germplasm as A. sinensis through DNA barcoding analysis, with ITS2 and matK showing the best performance in species identification.
Article
Biology
Mehmet Can Ulucesme, Sezayi Ozubek, Munir Aktas
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic diversity of A. ovis in goats using the Msp1a gene and identified five distinct tandem repeats, including three new ones. It was also observed that goats in the area were infested with multiple tick species. These findings provide important data for understanding the genetic diversity and evolution of A. ovis.
Article
Parasitology
Ankit Prajapati, Bhavesh Prajapati, Arun Patel, Prakash Chauhan, Bhupamani Das, Samir Raval, Abhinav Suthar, Tarun Sutaria, Ravjibhai K. Chaudhari, Pankaj Patel, Vandip Chauhan, Ramesh Patel
Summary: Hemoprotozoal diseases are of concern in small ruminants. This study identified and characterized Theileria and Anaplasma species in sheep and goats in different districts of North Gujarat, India. PCR assays revealed the presence of Theileria ovis and Anaplasma ovis, transmitted by Hyalomma ticks, in sheep and goats. This is the first report of co-infections of Theileria and Anaplasma in sheep and goats in North Gujarat, India.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zaibullah Khan, Shehla Shehla, Abdulaziz Alouffi, Muhammad Kashif Obaid, Alam Zeb Khan, Mashal M. Almutairi, Muhammad Numan, Ome Aiman, Shumaila Alam, Shafi Ullah, Sher Zaman Safi, Tetsuya Tanaka, Abid Ali
Summary: Ticks infesting livestock in different districts of Pakistan were molecularly characterized in this study, and nine species of hard ticks were identified, with Anaplasma marginale being detected. The findings are important for further understanding the diversity of tick species and associated pathogens in Pakistan.
Review
Microbiology
Agatha Kolo
Summary: This review provides an overview of the molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of classified and unclassified Anaplasma species detected in animals and ticks across Africa. It also covers control measures taken to prevent anaplasmosis transmission on the continent. This information is critical for developing anaplasmosis management and control programs in Africa.
Article
Parasitology
Mourad A. Ben Said, Kotb A. Attia, Roua A. Alsubki, Arif Mohamed, Itoh Kimiko, Abdelfattah Selim
Summary: This study investigated the molecular prevalence and associated risk factors of A. ovis in sheep from Egypt. The overall molecular prevalence rate of A. ovis was found to be 15.5%, with the highest rate observed in Kafr ElSheikh governorate. Statistical analysis revealed that A. ovis infection was significantly associated with sheep gender and tick infestation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chengchuan Zhou, Shiqi Xia, Qiang Wen, Ying Song, Quanquan Jia, Tian Wang, Liting Liu, Tianlin Ouyang
Summary: This study found that the genetic diversity of Ormosia henryi populations in southern China is relatively low, with moderate genetic differentiation and four genetic groups. The populations in southern Jiangxi Province showed high levels of genetic admixture. Due to continuous habitat loss and extremely small effective population size, the endangered status of O. henryi is seriously underestimated, and artificial conservation measures should be taken to prevent extinction.
Article
Microbiology
Yunxia Zhang, Cantian Chen, Chao Chen, Jingwen Chen, Meimei Xiang, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Tom Hsiang, Kevin D. Hyde, Ishara S. Manawasinghe
Summary: This study represents the first comprehensive investigation of Calonectria species associated with various hosts in subtropical regions of Guangdong Province, China. Nine Calonectria species, including five new species and four new records, were identified. The results of this study provide important additions to the biodiversity of microfungi in South China.
Article
Microbiology
Yun-Xiao Han, Zhi-Qun Liang, Nian-Kai Zeng
Summary: In this study, two new species (R. discoidea and R. niveopicta) and two known taxa (R. xanthovirens and R. subatropurpurea) were described based on morphology and molecular phylogenetic analyses of subgenus Heterophyllidiae from southern China. Both morphological and phylogenetic analyses confirmed the classification of the species and synonymized R. prasina with R. xanthovirens.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)