Detection of vector-borne pathogens in cats and their ectoparasites in southern Italy

摘要: Vector-borne pathogens are the subject of several investigations due to zoonotic concern some them. However, limited data available about simultaneous presence these in cats and their ectoparasites. The aim present study was define species ectoparasites found on as well investigate vector-borne southern Italy. Blood from 42 fleas or flea pools (n = 28) ticks (n = 73) collected them were investigated by quantitative PCR for detection pathogens. Feline serum samples tested IFAT detect IgG antibodies against Leishmania infantum, Bartonella henselae, Rickettsia conorii, felis, typhi, Babesia microti, Ehrlichia canis Anaplasma phagocytophilum antigens. Only one (Ctenocephalides felis) four tick belonging genera Rhipicephalus Ixodes identified Molecular evidence spp., hemoplasmas, vogeli L. infantum (fleas and/or ticks) while DNA Hepatozoon felis Ehrlichia/Anaplasma spp. not detected. Likewise, DNAs Bartonella, hemoplasma only amplified feline blood samples. Cats had also all with exception typhi. Agreement between serological molecular results individual found. a fair moderate agreement clarridgeiae most frequently followed B. henselae. In conclusion, harboring exposed Furthermore, harbored carry therefore appropriate ectoparasiticide preventative treatments should be used cats.