Molecular detection of Hepatozoon felis in cats from Maio Island, Republic of Cape Verde and global distribution of feline hepatozoonosis.

摘要: Vector-borne diseases are emerging worldwide and have an important zoonotic relevance. In the last few years, interest in vector-borne pathogens cats has increased. However, studies on feline tropical islands lacking. Islands differ from continental countries because they enclosed population of animals, with all year presence vectors and, most often, without vector control measures. This study focused molecular identification phylogenetic analysis autochthonous a mixed indoor–outdoor lifestyle Maio Island, Cape Verde archipelago. Blood samples were collected 80 asymptomatic cats, representing almost quarter total cat island. The DNA protozoa genus Hepatozoon bacteria belonging to family Anaplasmataceae Bartonella was assessed by PCR conducted. Statistical performed identify risk factors associated infection. For hepatozoonosis, dataset felis sequences retrieved mammal species along spp. felids generated, phylogenetically analyzed geographical host distribution assessed. genotype I identified 12 (15%) Island whereas none positive for other tested. No significant association H. infection age, sex, location or observed statistical Verde’s cats. Phylogenetic showed two distinct clades II. Different distributions assessed: only found Africa been reported worldwide, exception Japan Brazil where II reported. highlights need further investigate significance genotypes clarify epidemiological aspects this