First evidence of Babesia venatorum and Babesia capreoli in questing Ixodes ricinus ticks in the Czech Republic
Language English Country Poland Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
26094510
DOI
10.5604/12321966.1152067
PII: 1152067
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- MeSH
- Arachnid Vectors growth & development microbiology MeSH
- Babesia isolation & purification MeSH
- DNA, Bacterial genetics MeSH
- Ixodes growth & development microbiology MeSH
- Molecular Sequence Data MeSH
- Nymph microbiology MeSH
- Polymerase Chain Reaction veterinary MeSH
- RNA, Ribosomal, 18S genetics MeSH
- Sequence Analysis, DNA MeSH
- Cities MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic MeSH
- Cities MeSH
- Names of Substances
- DNA, Bacterial MeSH
- RNA, Ribosomal, 18S MeSH
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Ixodes ricinus is the most common tick species occurring in Central Europe and it serves as a principal vector of emerging human pathogens. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Babesia spp. in host-seeking I. ricinus in urban and natural habitats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: PCR was applied on samples to assess prevalence of Babesia spp. in questing ixodid ticks. Sequencing was used for Babesia species determination. RESULTS: 1,473 I. ricinus ticks (1,294 nymphs, 99 males and 80 females) were examined for the presence of Babesia spp. at the two study sites. Minimum infection rate for Babesia spp. was found to be 0.5% (infected I. ricinus nymphs were only detected in the natural ecosystem). Two Babesia species were identified by sequencing: B. venatorum (formerly called Babesia sp. EU1) and B. capreoli. CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained represent the first evidence of the occurrence of B. venatorum and B. capreoli in host-seeking I. ricinus ticks in the Czech Republic.
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Babesia spp. in ticks and wildlife in different habitat types of Slovakia
GENBANK
KJ465867, KJ465868, KJ465869
