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Simultaneous Exposure to Angiostrongylus vasorum and Vector-Borne Pathogens in Dogs from Italy.
Morelli, Simone; Gori, Francesca; Colombo, Mariasole; Traversa, Donato; Sarrocco, Giulia; Simonato, Giulia; Nespeca, Chiara; Di Cesare, Angela; Frangipane di Regalbono, Antonio; Veronesi, Fabrizia; Russi, Ilaria; Schnyder, Manuela.
Afiliação
  • Morelli S; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
  • Gori F; Institute of Parasitology, Vetsuisse-Faculty, University of Zurich, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Colombo M; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
  • Traversa D; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
  • Sarrocco G; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
  • Simonato G; Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, 35020 Lengaro, Italy.
  • Nespeca C; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
  • Di Cesare A; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
  • Frangipane di Regalbono A; Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, 35020 Lengaro, Italy.
  • Veronesi F; Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy.
  • Russi I; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
  • Schnyder M; Institute of Parasitology, Vetsuisse-Faculty, University of Zurich, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Pathogens ; 10(9)2021 Sep 15.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34578232
Several drivers have recently fostered the expansion of Angiostrongylus vasorum throughout Europe, where Vector-Borne Pathogens (VBPs) are also spreading. However, the level of simultaneous risk of infection is still unknown in canine populations. This study evaluated the simultaneous exposure to A. vasorum and major canine VBPs in dogs of Italy. Sera of 294 dogs were subjected to two ELISAs, detecting A. vasorum circulating antigens and antibodies against the parasite, and to the following assays: (i) SNAP® 4DX (IDEXX Laboratories Inc.) detecting Dirofilaria immitis antigens, and antibodies vs. Borrelia burgdorferi, Anaplasma spp. and Ehrlichia spp. and (ii) IFAT for the detection of antibodies vs. Leishmania infantum, Babesia canis and Rickettsia conorii. Twenty-two (7.5%, CI: 4.8-11.1%) and six (2%, CI: 0.7-4.4%) dogs scored positive for circulating A. vasorum antibodies and antigens, respectively. Seventeen dogs (5.8%, CI: 3.4-9.1%) were positive for A. vasorum antibodies + at least one VBP, three (1%, CI: 0.2-3%) for A. vasorum antigen + at least one VBP, while one dog (0.3%, CI: 0.01-1.88%) was positive for A. vasorum antigen + A. vasorum antibodies + B. canis antibodies. These results show that dogs living in different regions of Italy are at risk of simultaneous infections with both A. vasorum and VBPs. Despite the same scenario being likely in other countries of Europe, the current knowledge is scant. Therefore, further studies are warranted to amplify current epizootiological information and to understand whether control programs should be improved.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Pathogens Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Pathogens Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article