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Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. in an Austrian fox is distinct from Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis, but closer related to Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris
- Source :
- Parasites & Vectors
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- BioMed Central, 2015.
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Abstract
- Background Candidatus Neoehrlichia came under the focus of recent research in terms of human and pet relevance. Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis seems to be relatively abundant in animals and humans from Central European countries, whereas Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris was found solely in raccoons from the USA. Findings Spleen samples from a total of 164 red foxes, originating from two western provinces in Austria (Tyrol and Vorarlberg), were collected and examined for the presence of tick-borne bacteria of the family Anaplasmataceae by PCR and sequencing. In a fox sample originating from Vorarlberg Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. was found, which is genetically (16S rRNA, groEL) closely related to Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris but clearly distinct from Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis. Conclusions The present study revealed, for the first time, the occurrence of Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. in a red fox worldwide. A continuing screening of wild carnivores, especially foxes, and ticks for this potential pathogen is required to evaluate the actual occurrence and distribution of these bacteria. Further research is needed to elucidate the relationships of Neoehrlichia, as well as their reservoir and impact on wildlife, pets and humans.
- Subjects :
- DNA, Bacterial
Molecular Sequence Data
Short Report
Zoology
Foxes
Biology
Red fox
Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris
DNA, Ribosomal
Polymerase Chain Reaction
GroEL
Microbiology
Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
parasitic diseases
Animals
Cluster Analysis
16S rRNA
RNA RIBOSOMAL 16S
Phylogeny
Chaperonin 60
Phylogenetic analysis
Candidatus Neoehrlichia
Sequence Analysis, DNA
biochemical phenomena, metabolism, and nutrition
Anaplasmataceae
Infectious Diseases
Austria
bacteria
Parasitology
Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis
Spleen
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17563305
- Volume :
- 8
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Parasites & Vectors
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....fc47309369574fa912e9927884bde268