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Molecular detection of Hepatozoon spp. in Brazilian and exotic wild carnivores

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Author(s):
Andre, M. R. [1] ; Adania, C. H. [2] ; Teixeira, R. H. F. [3] ; Vargas, G. H. [1] ; Falcade, M. [4] ; Sousa, L. [5] ; Salles, A. R. [6] ; Allegretti, S. M. [7] ; Felippe, P. A. N. [7] ; Machado, R. Z. [1]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP, Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
[2] Assoc Mata Ciliar, Ctr Brasileiro Conservacao Felideos Neotrop, Jundiai, SP - Brazil
[3] Zool Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[4] Zool Amer, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[5] Zool Ilha Solteira, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[6] Zool Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[7] Univ Estadual Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: Veterinary Parasitology; v. 173, n. 1-2, p. 134-138, OCT 11 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 32
Abstract

Hepatozoon spp. are apicomplexan parasites that infect a wide variety of animals. The infection occurs through the ingestion of a hematophagous arthropod definitive host. Herein, we assessed the presence of Hepatozoon spp. in 165 captive wild felids and 100 captive wild canids using molecular techniques. We found that 6 felids (4 little spotted cats, 1 jaguarondi, and 1 puma) and 5 canids (2 bush dogs, 1 fox, 1 crab-eating fox, and 1 maned wolf) were positive for Hepatozoon spp. Hepatozoon spp. may be a potential pathogen and an opportunistic parasite in immunocompromised animals or if occurring in concomitant infections. Because most Brazilian wild felids and canids are endangered, knowing whether Hepatozoon infection represents a threat for these animals is crucial. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)