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dc.creatorKokkinaki K.C.G., Saridomichelakis M.N., Skampardonis V., Mataragka A., Ikonomopoulos J., Leontides L., Mylonakis M.E., Steiner J.M., Suchodolski J.S., Xenoulis P.G.en
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-31T08:43:28Z
dc.date.available2023-01-31T08:43:28Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.identifier10.3390/vetsci9070337
dc.identifier.issn23067381
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11615/74938
dc.description.abstractBartonellosis and haemoplasmosis are vector-borne diseases with global impact on the health of domestic cats and of zoonotic importance. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological aspects of various populations of cats infected with Bartonella spp. or haemoplasma species. The populations evaluated included client-owned cats, stray cats and cats that live in breeding catteries in Greece. A total of 452 cats were prospectively enrolled into the study. A commercially available indirect immunofluorescence antibody testkit was used for the detection of Bartonella henselae IgG antibodies in serum. PCRs for the detection of Bartonella spp. and haemoplasma species DNA in the blood were also performed in a subgroup of 242 of the 452 cats. Risk factors for B. henselae seropositivity and infection with the haemoplasma species were determined using multivariable analysis. Overall, 160 (35.4%) of the 452 cats were seropositive for B. henselae. Seven (2.9%) and 46 (19%) of the 242 cats were PCR-positive for Bartonella spp. and haemoplasma species, respectively. The factors associated with B. henselae seropositivity, based on multivariate analysis, included older age, outdoor access, living region and flea infestation. Non-administration of ectoparasiticides was associated with haemoplasma species infection. This study shows a high prevalence of seropositivity for B. henselae and a relatively high prevalence of infection with haemoplasma species. Therefore, it is necessary to establish optimal strategies for the prevention of Bartonella spp. and haemoplasma species infections, considering the high-risk groups of cats identified in this study. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.sourceVeterinary Sciencesen
dc.source.urihttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85133672443&doi=10.3390%2fvetsci9070337&partnerID=40&md5=00e061d2909382d1feee472bf7645110
dc.subjectimmunoglobulin G antibodyen
dc.subjectArticleen
dc.subjectbacterium detectionen
dc.subjectbartonellosisen
dc.subjectcaten
dc.subjectcat breeden
dc.subjectcontrolled studyen
dc.subjecteperythrozoonosisen
dc.subjectflea infestationen
dc.subjectGreeceen
dc.subjectinfection risken
dc.subjectnonhumanen
dc.subjectpolymerase chain reactionen
dc.subjectprevalenceen
dc.subjectrisk factoren
dc.subjectstray caten
dc.subjectMDPIen
dc.titlePrevalence and Risk Factors for Bartonella spp. and Haemoplasma Infections in Cats from Greeceen
dc.typejournalArticleen


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