Pathogens in ticks collected in Israel: II. Bacteria and protozoa found in Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato and Rhipicephalus turanicus |
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| Institution: | 1. Parasitology Unit, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, P.O.Box 12272, Jerusalem 91120, Israel;2. Department of Food Processing, Alaca Avni Celik Vocational School, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey;3. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Science, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey;4. Department of Medical Microbiology, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey;5. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey;6. Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Tokat Gaziosmanpa?a University, Tokat, Turkey;7. Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey;1. Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States;2. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States;1. National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 102206, Changping District, Beijing city, China;2. Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 550004, Guiyang city, Guizhou province, China;3. Bozhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 563100, Zunyi city, Guizhou province, China;4. Liuzhi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 553400, Liupanshui city, Guizhou province, China;1. Hacettepe University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Division of Ecology, 06800, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey;2. Erzincan Binali Y?ld?r?m University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Department of Biology, Erzincan, Turkey;3. Çank?r? Karatekin University, Yaprakl? Vocational School, Department of Forestry, Hunting and Wildlife Program, Çank?r?, Turkey;1. Laboratório de Entomologia, Fiocruz Rondônia, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil;2. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Parasitária, turma especial de Doutorado em Ciências parceria IOC/Fiocruz Rondônia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil;3. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia da Amazônia Legal, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil;4. Bolsista Fundapam/Laboratório de Biologia do Carrapato, Embrapa Gado de Corte, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil;5. Plataforma de Criação e Experimentação Animal, Fiocruz Rondônia, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil;6. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Experimental, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato and Rhipicephalus turanicus are very prevalent in Israel and are known to be vectors of human and animal diseases. The aim of this study was to identify the pathogens found in questing ticks and such parasitizing domestic and wild animals. Ticks were collected from 16 localities in Israel with the flagging technique and by examining dogs, hedgehogs, a badger and a tortoise. Bacterial and protozoal pathogens were analyzed by PCR and sequencing. Overall, 374 R. sanguineus s.l. specimens were collected, out of which 142 by flagging and 132 from six dogs. Rickettsia africae, Rickettsia massiliae, Rickettsia conorii subsp. israelensis, and Anaplasma sp. were identified in ticks collected by flagging, Rickettsia aeschlimannii was found only in specimens collected from dogs, while Ehrlichia sp., Coxiella burnetii, Hepatozoon canis and Leishmania infantum were recorded in ticks collected by flagging and from dogs. Out of 226 specimens of R. turanicus, 124 were collected by flagging, while additional 33 from eight dogs, 64 from seven southern white-breasted hedgehogs (Erinaceus concolor), two from a European badger (Meles meles) and one from a Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca). Out of 65 R. sanguineus s.l. pools 17 (26.2%) had pathogens, while seven of them were positive for one pathogen, and 10 for two pathogens. In 43 R. turanicus pools, R. aeschlimannii R. africae, Rickettsia barbariae, R. massiliae, Anaplasma sp., Ehrlichia sp. and C. burnetii, as well as Babesia microti, B. vogeli, Hepatozoon felis, and L. infantum was detected, while Listeria monocytogenes, Bartonella sp. and Toxoplasma gondii were negative in all R. sanguineus s.l. and R. turanicus pools examined. In conclusion, Babesia microti is reported for the first time in Israel, R. africae, R. aeschlimannii, C. burnetii and L. infantum are reported for the first time in R. sanguineus s.l. and R. turanicus, while H. felis is reported for the first time from R. turanicus in the country. |
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