First screening for tick-borne pathogens in Chinese Milu deer (Elaphurus davidianus).
Ticks Tick Borne Dis
; 15(2): 102293, 2024 03.
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ABSTRACT
Ticks are primary vectors for many tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) and pose a serious threat to veterinary and public health. Information on the presence of TBPs in Chinese Milu deer (Elaphurus davidianus) is limited. In this study, a total of 102 Chinese Milu deer blood samples were examined for Anaplasma spp., Theileria spp., Babesia spp., Rickettsia spp., and Borrelia spp., and three TBPs were identified Anaplasma phagocytophilum (48; 47.1 %), Candidatus Anaplasma boleense (47; 46.1%), and Theileria capreoli (8; 7.8 %). Genetic and phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA and 18S rRNA confirmed their identity with corresponding TBPs. To our knowledge, this is the first report on Candidatus A. boleense and T. capreoli detection in Chinese Milu deer. A high prevalence of A. phagocytophilum with veterinary and medical significance was identified in endangered Chinese Milu deer, which could act as potential zoonotic reservoirs. The identification of the TBPs in Chinese Milu deer provides useful information for the prevention and control of tick-borne diseases.
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Assunto principal:
Rickettsia
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Carrapatos
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Cervos
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Theileria
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Doenças Transmitidas por Carrapatos
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
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En
Revista:
Ticks Tick Borne Dis
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
China