An Australian dog diagnosed with an exotic tick-borne infection: Should Australia still be considered free from Hepatozoon canis?

T.L. Greay; A.D. Barbosa; R.L. Rees; A. Paparini; U.M. Ryan; C.L. Oskam; P.J. Irwin

doi:10.1016/j.ijpara.2018.05.002

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An Australian dog diagnosed with an exotic tick-borne infection: Should Australia still be considered free from Hepatozoon canis?

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An Australian dog diagnosed with an exotic tick-borne infection: Should Australia still be considered free from Hepatozoon canis?

T.L. Greay, A.D. Barbosa, R.L. Rees, A. Paparini, U.M. Ryan, C.L. Oskam and P.J. Irwin

International Journal for Parasitology, Vol.48(11), pp.805-815

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2018.05.002

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Abstract

Recent molecular and sero-surveillance studies of the tick-borne pathogen Hepatozoon canis have identified new hosts, potential vector species, and have revealed that H. canis is more widespread than previously thought. We report the first diagnosed case of canine hepatozoonosis in Australia from a Maremma Sheepdog in Sarina, Queensland. Hepatozoon canis was detected with blood smear examination and 18S rRNA sequencing. It is unknown when or how the organism was introduced into Australia, which raises questions about border biosecurity policies and the H. canis infection status of its potential vectors and hosts in Australia. Surveillance for this pathogen is required to determine whether H. canis has established in Australia.

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Title: An Australian dog diagnosed with an exotic tick-borne infection: Should Australia still be considered free from Hepatozoon canis?
Authors/Creators: T.L. Greay (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
A.D. Barbosa (Author/Creator) - Coordenadoria de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
R.L. Rees (Author/Creator) - The University of Melbourne
A. Paparini (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
U.M. Ryan (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
C.L. Oskam (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
P.J. Irwin (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: International Journal for Parasitology, Vol.48(11), pp.805-815
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Identifiers: 991005540024607891
Copyright: © 2018 Australian Society for Parasitology
Murdoch Affiliation: State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre; School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.258 Zoonotic Diseases; 1.258.227 Tick-borne Pathogens
Web Of Science research areas: Parasitology
ESI research areas: Microbiology