Serological research for detection of anti - Rickettsia spp. in horses healthy loc...
| Grant number: | 12/25172-6 |
| Support type: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |
| Effective date (Start): | November 01, 2013 |
| Effective date (End): | March 31, 2015 |
| Field of knowledge: | Biological Sciences - Parasitology |
| Principal Investigator: | Adriano Pinter dos Santos |
| Grantee: | Claudia Araujo Scinachi |
| Home Institution: | Superintendência de Controle de Endemias (SUCEN). Secretaria da Saúde (São Paulo - Estado). São Paulo , SP, Brazil |
Abstract Brazilian Spotted Fever is a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ticks. In São Paulo city metropolitan area, the incriminated vector in the transmission is Amblyomma aureolatum, and domestic dogs assist in the maintenance of the disease cycle in rural areas and areas near forest. This study intends to evaluate the epidemiological aspects of Brazilian Spotted Fever, with analysis of the relation between the presence of Amblyomma aureolatum and seroprevalence of Rickettsia rickettsii in dogs, in fragmented areas of São Paulo. The areas selected for the study will be determined taking into account ecological and epidemiological characteristics that favor the occurrence of spotted fever. Ticks samples will be taken from dogs hosts for identification of species and dogs serology will be held for detection of infection by Rickettsia rickettsii. The presence of A. aureolatum ticks and positivity of infection by R. rickettsii are a risk factor for the occurrence of spotted fever in human beings, since dogs are in constant contact with humans who are susceptible to the infection. (AU) | |