Infections by pathogens with different transmission modes in feral cats from urban and rural areas of Korea
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 541-545, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
In this study, we examine prevalences of three infectious pathogens with different transmission modes (Bartonella henselae, hemoplasma, and Toxoplasma gondii) in feral cats from urban and rural habitats. Infection status of the three pathogens in blood samples (n = 117) was determined through molecular or serological diagnostic methods. Overall prevalence of hemoplasma, Toxoplasma gondii, and Bartonella henselae was 47.9%, 50%, and 35.7%, respectively. Comparing the two habitats, only seroprevalence of Bartonella henselae was significantly higher in urban cats. Based on the results, we discuss how pathogens with distinct transmission modes may show different prevalence between urban and rural habitat types.
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Main subject:
Toxoplasma
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Prevalence
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Ecosystem
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Bartonella henselae
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Korea
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2017
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Article