Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vector-borne infections found in cats in Southern Brazil
By Pedrassani, Daniela et al.·Published in Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria·2019·Departamento de Medicina Veteriná·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular detection of vector-borne agents in cats in Southern Brazil.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of neutered cats in Southern Brazil were tested for various infections spread by ticks and other vectors. Out of 30 cats, more than half were found to have antibodies or DNA from pathogens like Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, and Leishmania, which can cause serious health issues. Some cats had multiple infections, indicating that these diseases are common in the area. The findings highlight the importance of regular veterinary check-ups and preventive care for cats, especially in regions where these infections are prevalent.
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Abstract
This study used serological and molecular methods to investigate the occurrence of vector-borne pathogens (VBP) with zoonotic potential in cats neutered at the University Veterinary Hospital in Canoinhas, Santa Catarina. The combined PCR and serological results revealed that 17 (56.6%) cats were positive for one or more pathogens. The sampled cats had antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. (7/30), Anaplasma phagocytophilum (3/30) and Leishmania infantum (2/30). The PCR assay detected DNA closely related to Ehrlichia canis in 6/30 cats, Mycoplasma haemofelis in 2/30 cats, A. phagocytophilum and Cytauxzoon sp. in one cat each. While Bartonella clarridgeiae and B. henselae were detected in two cats each, and B. koehlerae was detected in one cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31596318/