Molecular Detection of Coxiella burnetii in Ticks Isolated from Domestic Animals in Slaughterhouses and Farms, Shahr-E-Rey, Tehran, Iran.

IF 0.6 4区医学 Q4 PARASITOLOGY

Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-06-30 eCollection Date: 2024-06-01 DOI:10.18502/jad.v18i2.17538

Pedram Talaie, Maryam Tavassoli, Ehsan Mostafavi, Zakiyeh Telmadarraiy, Mahdi Rohani, Saber Esmaeili, Mohammad Mehdi Sedaghat

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Abstract

Background: Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever, a zoonotic and vector-borne disease. Ticks serve as vectors for this bacterium. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of C. burnetii infection in ticks in Shahr-e-Rey County, Tehran Province.

Methods: From December 2016 to November 2017, 179 ticks were collected on sheep at animal husbandry facilities and slaughterhouses located in Shahr-e-Rey, Tehran Province. Tick samples were morphologically identified and evaluated for the presence of the C. burnetii IS1111 gene using real-time PCR.

Results: Ticks were classified into four genera: Hyalomma (66.48%), Rhipicepalus (23.47%), Dermacentor (7.26%), and Ornithodoros (2.79%). Furthermore, 35.20% of the ticks were Hyalomma nymphs.All 77 ticks were pooled by species, and C. burnetii was found in 22.08% (n= 17). Ornithodoros lahorensis was the most prevalent tick infected with C. burnetii.

Conclusion: The distribution of C. burnetii and reports of Q fever from various regions of the country strongly suggest that the monitoring system should give this disease more attention.

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Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-PARASITOLOGY

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2.00

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8 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal publishes original research paper, short communication, scientific note, case report, letter to the editor, and review article in English. The scope of papers comprises all aspects of arthropod borne diseases including: ● Systematics ● Vector ecology ● Epidemiology ● Immunology ● Parasitology ● Molecular biology ● Genetics ● Population dynamics ● Toxicology ● Vector control ● Diagnosis and treatment and other related subjects.