Jefferson Brunno Soares Oliveira, Fabiola Barroso Costa, Pamela Aparecida Lima, Thaynara Parente de Carvalho, Monique Ferreira Silva, Laice Alves da Silva, Michelle Daiane de Almeida Loures, Humberto De Mello Brandão, Renato De Lima Santos, Tatiane Alves Paixao
{"title":"Evaluation of polymeric adjuvants associated with cadidate vaccine strain Brucella ovis ∆abcBA in a murine model of Brucella ovis infection.","authors":"Jefferson Brunno Soares Oliveira, Fabiola Barroso Costa, Pamela Aparecida Lima, Thaynara Parente de Carvalho, Monique Ferreira Silva, Laice Alves da Silva, Michelle Daiane de Almeida Loures, Humberto De Mello Brandão, Renato De Lima Santos, Tatiane Alves Paixao","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3016.31419.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3016.31419.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by facultative intracellular Gram-negative bacteria, of great importance in animal and human health. An ideal vaccine against brucellosis should induce protection, not cause disease in animals or humans, and not interfere with serological diagnosis. Vaccine adjuvants can improve the immune response, leading to a more intense and prolonged protection, improving its effectiveness. The Brucella ovis ΔabcBA strain encapsulated in alginate provides an experimental vaccine formulation that protects against Brucella spp. infection. However, the investigation of other polymers such as adjuvants is important for optimizing the efficiency of the candidate vaccine B. ovis ∆abcBA. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the vaccine potential of the B. ovis ∆abcBA associated with different polymeric adjuvants in mice challenged with B. ovis. We observed that B. ovis ∆abcBA encapsulated by alginate with chitosan, but not copolymer Poloxamer 407, resulted in the lowest bacterial recovery in both the spleen and liver of challenged animals compared to non-vaccinated mice. While copolymer Poloxamer 407 did not induce significant humoral immune response, the alginate and chitosan vaccine formulation induced higher levels of Immunoglobulin G, with an increase in the IgG2b subclass, indicating a Th1 type of response, which is known to play a critical role in controlling infections by intracellular agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143731706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Louis Lignereux, Maria Elena Pesci, Claude Saegerman
{"title":"Comparison of immune responses to Brucella melitensis Rev.1 conjunctival or subcutaneous vaccinations in sexually immature endangered scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah).","authors":"Louis Lignereux, Maria Elena Pesci, Claude Saegerman","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3687.32568.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3687.32568.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A single dose of 1-2 x 109 CFU of the Brucella melitensis Rev.1 vaccine strain was administered subcutaneously or conjunctivally to two groups of ten sexually immature scimitar-horned oryx (SHO). A third group of ten served as unvaccinated controls. These groups were housed together and bred, producing offspring. No clinical signs appeared during the week following administration. The rose Bengal test (RBT), a lateral flow assay (LFA), and the brucellin skin test (BST) were conducted before and during the experiment to assess humoral and cellular immune responses. These responses were rapid and strong. The cellular response was durable and similar in both groups, with 80% of vaccinated SHO still positive 184 weeks post-vaccination (PV). The conjunctival route resulted in a shorter serological response, with all animals RBT seronegative at 12 weeks PV, compared to 57% still positive at 74 weeks PV with the subcutaneous route. LFA positivity remained high in both groups until 30 weeks PV, then decreased faster in the conjunctival group. All SHO returned to LFA negativity by 74 weeks PV. No reactions to RBT and BST were observed in the control group or offspring. These findings offer a strategic approach for managing brucellosis outbreaks in captive SHO.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144047466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maha Ibrahim Khojaly Ahmed, Mohammed Shigidi, Enaam El Sanousi, Selma Ahmed, Suhaib Salih
{"title":"The seroprevalence and Geographic Distribution of Camel Brucellosis in Kordofan States, Western Sudan.","authors":"Maha Ibrahim Khojaly Ahmed, Mohammed Shigidi, Enaam El Sanousi, Selma Ahmed, Suhaib Salih","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3009.31185.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3009.31185.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brucellosis is a highly contagious zoonotic disease that affects both humans and wildlife. It is one of the most commonly neglected diseases worldwide and can infect a wide range of domestic animals, including ruminants such as camels, as well as various wild species. This disease poses significant socioeconomic concerns. This study investigates the distribution of brucellosis in camels in Sudan's Kordofan States and compares several diagnostic tests, including a modified Rose Bengal Plate Test (mRBPT), Buffered Plate Agglutination Test (BPAT), Serum Agglutination Test (SAT), and a competitive Enzyme- Linkimmunosorbent Assay. A total of 388 apparently healthy camels were sampled to determine the seroprevalence of brucellosis. Forty-three (11.08%), 41 (10.56%) and 30 (7.73%) were found positive by (mRBPT), (BPAT) and (SAT) respectively. All serum samples were subsequently retested using (cELISA) as confirmatory test, which confirmed that 32 samples (8.24%) were positive. When comparing the screening tests to the confirmatory test, Cohen's kappa coefficients indicated poor agreement with cELISA: 16% for mRBPT, 32% for BPAT, and 31% for SAT. A kappa value of 40 or less is considered poor. This study highlights brucellosis prevalence in camels in Sudan's Western States and suggests targeted control measures. The data indicate that the mRBPT test is a more sensitive, cost-effective, and practical screening method compared to other agglutination tests.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Iffat Huma, Shahan Azeem, Sarwat Naz, Tahir Yaqub, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Muhammad Azam
{"title":"A Newcastle disease live virus vaccine is safe and efficacious at various storage conditions.","authors":"Iffat Huma, Shahan Azeem, Sarwat Naz, Tahir Yaqub, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Muhammad Azam","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.2980.19377.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.2980.19377.1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pure, potent and efficacious vaccines could help in the control of Newcastle disease (ND). The present study was designed to evaluate the thermo-stability of a live-attenuated ND virus vaccine containing the Mukteswar strain and to genetically characterize the seed virus. Moreover, the presence of extraneous agents (Fowl adenovirus, Mycoplasma, Salmonella Pullorum, and Salmonella Gallinarum) was assessed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR) optimized for detection in a panel. The vaccine was evaluated for its potency and efficacy after storage at 4°C, 25°C and 37°C for 36, 48, 96 and 144 hours. A total of 100 commercial broiler chickens were randomly divided into six groups and immunized with the vaccine stored at specified temperatures for the given times. Blood samples were collected on days 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 post-vaccination, sera were separated and antibody titers were assessed using hemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay. The data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Reverse-transcription PCR targeting the F gene of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and subsequent sequence analysis confirmed the presence of NDV in the vaccine seed (deposited to GenBank Acc. Nos. MK310260 and MK310261). Phylogenetic analysis revealed a close resemblance of the vaccine virus with other Avian Avulaviruses (NDV class II Genotype III viruses and more specifically with NDV Mukteswar vaccine strains), yet it was distinct from NDV class II Pakistani field isolates, which grouped into genotype XIII.2.1. The PCR testing confirmed that the vaccine was free from extraneous agents. The present study's findings propose an alternative rapid PCR-based method to evaluate the purity of NDV live vaccines. Together these data suggest that the tested vaccine is pure, potent and efficacious, yet continuous maintenance of the cold chain for vaccine storage is recommended to maintain its potency and efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"59 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marta Susana Kin, Hugo Daniel Gimenéz, Fernando Delgado, Luis Samartino, Emma Beatriz Casanave, Marcelo Fort
{"title":"Pathogenesis of Brucella suis biovar 1 in the armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus).","authors":"Marta Susana Kin, Hugo Daniel Gimenéz, Fernando Delgado, Luis Samartino, Emma Beatriz Casanave, Marcelo Fort","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3007.25510.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3007.25510.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brucella suis biovar 1 has the broadest animal host spectrum. Affects domestic animals and wildlife species. The aim of our study was to investigate the pathogenesis of B. suis biovar 1 infection in the armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) under experimental conditions. One gravid female and three adult males were inoculated with a suspension containing 1×106 CFU/mL (colony-forming units) of B. suis biovar 1 by oral route. In addition, the gravid female and one male received the same suspension by the conjunctival route. A young male and two females not inoculated were kept in contact with the animals inoculated. The animals that tested seropositive were euthanized. All inoculated armadillos showed positive antibody titres 2 weeks post-inoculation. Of the three uninoculated animals, one female was seropositive for Brucella infection. Brucella was isolated from the spleen, liver, mesenteric lymph nodes, uterus, testes, and urine. Characteristic histologic lesions were found in the epididymis. These results suggest that armadillos can act as a reservoir for the spread of B. suis infection, and the persistence of Brucella in armadillo tissues constitutes a risk for humans, because of the cultural practice of armadillo meat consumption in rural communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141907729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The \"Working Group Land of Fires\" Platform for emergency management, data sharing and dissemination.","authors":"Susanna Tora, Alessio Di Lorenzo, Gianluca Ragone, Amedeo D'Antonio, Claudio Marro, Annamaria Conte, Stefania Cavallo, Americo Bonanni, Monica Bucciarelli, Elio Malizia, Angelo Ciavarella, Giacomo Migliorati, Lara Savini","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3527.25903.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3527.25903.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the last decades, the Campania Region in Italy has faced an environmental crisis due to the widespread illegal dumping and burning of waste. This has led to the area being notoriously known as the Land of Fires (Terra dei Fuochi - TdF), sparking serious concerns about public health and threatening the region's agricultural sector, one of its economic mainstays. In such a context, a timely, accurate, and reliable flow of information, aimed both at the population and at stakeholders, is crucial for establishing a proper dialogue between institutions and people, driving the empowerment of citizens. To address this crisis, the Italian Government introduced Law 6 of 2014, establishing a multidisciplinary Working Group tasked with identifying and mapping the sites affected by spills and illegal disposal in the territory. The TdF-WG defined a scientific methodology for classifying these sites in terms of prohibition on the cultivation of specific crops, consequently allowing the adoption of appropriate clean up and restoration measures for the impacted sites. This paper describes the data collection process and the IT platform commissioned by the Government to the IZS-TE and used by the TdF-WG to exchange data, knowledge, and technology, thereby fostering efficient and effective crisis management.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distribution and molecular analysis of Subtilase cytotoxin gene (subAB) variants in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolated from different sources in Iran.","authors":"Mahdi Askari Badouei, Maziar Jajarmi, Aria Narimani, Taghi Zahraei Salehi, Reza Ghanbarpour, Ali Nemati, Stefano Morabito, Alireza Koochakzadeh","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3061.23280.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3061.23280.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subtilase exhibits strong cytotoxicity that was first described in O113:H21 strain in Australia as a plasmid- encoded cytotoxin (subAB1). Subsequently, chromosomal variants including subAB2-1, subAB2-2, and subAB2-3 were described. We aimed to investigate the presence of subAB genes in a collection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains (n=101) isolated from different sources in Iran. A collection of 101 archived STEC strains isolated from cattle (n=50), goats (n=25), sheep (n=15), wild captive animals (n=8: persian fallow deer, n=3; caspian pony, n=1; Macaca mulatta, n=4), and humans (n=3) during 2007-2016 were analyzed for the detection of different genes encoding the Subtilase variants, plasmidic and chromosomal virulence genes, phylogroups and serogroups. Overall, 57 isolates (56.4%) carried at least one variant of subAB. Most strains from small ruminants including 93% of sheep and 96% of caprine isolates carried at least one chromosomally encoded variant (subAB-2-1 and/or subAb2-2). In contrast, 12 cattle isolates (24%) only harbored the plasmid encoded variant (subAB1). STEC strains from other sources, including deer, pony and humans were positive for subAB-2-1 and/or subAb2-2. Our results reveal the presence of potentially pathogenic genotypes among locus of enterocyte effacement (LEE)-negative isolates, and some host specificity related to Subtilase variants and other virulence markers that may aid in source tracking of STEC during outbreak investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suvendu Kumar Behera, Mary H Lalhriatchhungi, Pradyumna Chakraborty, Parimal Roychoudhury, Leibaknganbi Maibam, Parthasarathi Behera, Jitendra Kumar Chaudhary, Hridayesh Prasad, J B Rajesh, Kalyan Sarma, Chethan G E, Nirali Piyush Shah, Wanta Khuman Maibam, Ravindra Kaka Jadhav, Lalhmangaihzuali
{"title":"Isolation and genetic characterization of parvoviruses from domestic cats reveals emergence of CPV-2c in India: A first report.","authors":"Suvendu Kumar Behera, Mary H Lalhriatchhungi, Pradyumna Chakraborty, Parimal Roychoudhury, Leibaknganbi Maibam, Parthasarathi Behera, Jitendra Kumar Chaudhary, Hridayesh Prasad, J B Rajesh, Kalyan Sarma, Chethan G E, Nirali Piyush Shah, Wanta Khuman Maibam, Ravindra Kaka Jadhav, Lalhmangaihzuali","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3430.23463.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3430.23463.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of the present study was to isolate and characterize the VP2 gene of parvoviruses from domestic cats in India. For that, 38 fecal samples were screened by PCR with 36.84% positivity. Sequence analysis of those isolates showed canine parvovirus type-2c (CPV-2c) as the predominant variant, followed by feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and 2a. Phylogenetic analysis of the CPV-2c sequences revealed clustering with Singaporean, South Korean, Mongolian and Bangladeshi dog 2c sequences. Phylogenetic analysis of the 2a isolate (MZC 2) was found to be clustered with Indian, Thai and Singaporean dog 2a isolates. Similarly, all the four FPV sequences were ancestrally related to Indian dog and cat FPV sequences hinting towards interspecies transmission between dogs and cats. Both synonymous and non-synonymous mutations were evident in CPV-2c, 2a and FPV sequences indicative of active evolution. In cell culture medium, CPV-2 showed cytopathogenic effects at the third passage level. In conclusion, the study provided the first report of CPV-2c in cats from India, which demands for extensive epidemiological surveillance to monitor interspecies spread and to shed more light on viral phylogenomics, their distribution in the country and in the Southeast Asian region and usage of current vaccines.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Canine trypanosomosis cases: monitor lizard as an unusual vector.","authors":"Olutoye Adegboye, Olusegun Adegboye","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3403.22962.2","DOIUrl":"10.12834/VetIt.3403.22962.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trypanosomosis is a well-known sub-Saharan disease. The human form was discovered in The Gambia over 100 years ago. Canine trypanosomosis in The Gambia has never been mentioned in the scientific literature, let alone the involvement of veranus species in its transmission to dogs. The disease's most important vector is the tsetse fly. This fly is abundant in The Gambia, and its infamy for transmitting the disease has been well established. A lot of research efforts have been put into understanding the critical role of this pest in the transmission of the protozoan and the disease in livestock. This report confirms the presence of the disease in domestic dogs in The Gambia, and three canine cases with varied clinical signs, different hematological pictures accompanying the disease, and different effective treatment approaches are reported. Early detection can prevent severe illness and help patients to recover better. This report enhances our understanding on canine trypanosomosis, transmission of the pathogen, and strategies for managing the disease. This report is significant, as it is the first mention of monitor lizards in the 'transmission of trypanosome parasites to dogs during the fighting between them.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141427751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Camila Mosca Barboza, Juliana Santos Lima, Bianca Ferreira Gomes, Jaine Gonçalves Garcia, Tatiane de Cássia Pardo Souza, Raphaela Mello Zamudio, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues Chierato, Rafael De Novaes Oliveira, Pedro Carnieli Junior, Maria Cristina Carlan da Silva, Willian Oliveira Fahl, Enio Mori, Karin Correa Scheffer, Paulo Michel Roehe, Ana Claudia Franco, Helena Beatriz De Carvalho Ruthner Batista
{"title":"Activity of BatIFIT5 in different species of healthy and naturally infected with rabies virus bats.","authors":"Camila Mosca Barboza, Juliana Santos Lima, Bianca Ferreira Gomes, Jaine Gonçalves Garcia, Tatiane de Cássia Pardo Souza, Raphaela Mello Zamudio, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues Chierato, Rafael De Novaes Oliveira, Pedro Carnieli Junior, Maria Cristina Carlan da Silva, Willian Oliveira Fahl, Enio Mori, Karin Correa Scheffer, Paulo Michel Roehe, Ana Claudia Franco, Helena Beatriz De Carvalho Ruthner Batista","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3427.23374.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3427.23374.1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bats are mammals with vital role played in numerous ecosystem services, however bats can be important reservoirs or hosts for several microorganisms. Rabies is a zoonosis caused by Rabies lyssavirus (RABV) that affects the central nervous system (CNS) of all mammals, including bats and humans. The action of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs) could be responsible for inhibiting different stages of the viral replication cycle. A major family of ISGs are the Interferon-induced proteins with tetrapeptide repeats (IFITs) and your action against infections caused by viruses from different families was proven. This study describes the expression of BatIFIT5 by RT-qPCR in different species of healthy and naturally infected with RABV bats. A total, of 36 bats were analyzed (18 positive and 18 negative for rabies) and 16 (44.44%) were positive for BatIFIT5. Here we analyzed fourteen species of bats with different eating and behavioral habits. Seven genetics lineages of RABV were evaluated and included in these 14 species of bats, no cases of RABV spillover were identified. In addition, we did not verified relationship between the bat species expression of BatIFIT5 and RABV. Many points about immunology of bats are unknown and here we analyzed one of these points.</p>","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"60 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}