Susana Remesar , David Cano-Terriza , Patrocinio Morrondo , Álvaro Oleaga , Barbara Moroni , Nuno Santos , Serena Robetto , Lisa Guardone , Pablo Díaz , Saúl Jiménez-Ruiz , Joana Ferreira-e-Silva , Moisés Gonzálvez , Ignacio García-Bocanegra
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The presence of haemotropic <em>Mycoplasma</em> was assessed targeting the 16S rRNA gene using two PCR assays in parallel; in addition, the 16S–23S rRNA intergenic spacer was analysed for further identification of the positive samples. The influence of the sampling country, sex, and age of the animals on the prevalence of <em>Mycoplasma</em> spp. was also assessed by a generalized linear model analysis. The percentage of positive wolves was 13.3 % (38/285), and the occurrence was significantly higher in Spain (20.9 %) than in Italy (8.0 %) and Portugal (4.7 %). <em>Mycoplasma haemocanis</em> (10.5 %) and <em>Candidatus</em> M. haematoparvum (2.1 %), were identified; in addition, an uncultured <em>Mycoplasma</em> sp. was also detected (0.7 %). Our results confirm the circulation of potentially zoonotic <em>Mycoplasma</em> in wolf populations from southern Europe. To our knowledge, this is the first report of <em>Ca</em>. M. haematoparvum in wolves from Italy and Portugal. 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Occurrence and molecular identification of haemotropic Mycoplasma species in grey wolves (Canis lupus) from southern Europe
Although wild and domestic carnivores share some haemotropic Mycoplasma species, information about the circulation of this pathogen in grey wolves (Canis lupus) populations is still very limited. Thus, a geographically broad-based investigation was performed for determining the occurrence and diversity of Mycoplasma spp. in three different wolf populations from southern Europe. Between 2001 and 2023, spleen samples from 285 grey wolves from Spain (n = 129), Italy (n = 113), and Portugal (n = 43) were collected. The presence of haemotropic Mycoplasma was assessed targeting the 16S rRNA gene using two PCR assays in parallel; in addition, the 16S–23S rRNA intergenic spacer was analysed for further identification of the positive samples. The influence of the sampling country, sex, and age of the animals on the prevalence of Mycoplasma spp. was also assessed by a generalized linear model analysis. The percentage of positive wolves was 13.3 % (38/285), and the occurrence was significantly higher in Spain (20.9 %) than in Italy (8.0 %) and Portugal (4.7 %). Mycoplasma haemocanis (10.5 %) and Candidatus M. haematoparvum (2.1 %), were identified; in addition, an uncultured Mycoplasma sp. was also detected (0.7 %). Our results confirm the circulation of potentially zoonotic Mycoplasma in wolf populations from southern Europe. To our knowledge, this is the first report of Ca. M. haematoparvum in wolves from Italy and Portugal. In addition, a Mycoplasma sp., previously found in dogs, has been detected for the first time in wolves. Further studies are needed to fully molecularly characterise haemotropic Mycoplasma spp., which will serve as a basis for the study of its ecoepidemiology.
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Veterinary Microbiology is concerned with microbial (bacterial, fungal, viral) diseases of domesticated vertebrate animals (livestock, companion animals, fur-bearing animals, game, poultry, fish) that supply food, other useful products or companionship. In addition, Microbial diseases of wild animals living in captivity, or as members of the feral fauna will also be considered if the infections are of interest because of their interrelation with humans (zoonoses) and/or domestic animals. Studies of antimicrobial resistance are also included, provided that the results represent a substantial advance in knowledge. Authors are strongly encouraged to read - prior to submission - the Editorials (''Scope or cope'' and ''Scope or cope II'') published previously in the journal. The Editors reserve the right to suggest submission to another journal for those papers which they feel would be more appropriate for consideration by that journal.
Original research papers of high quality and novelty on aspects of control, host response, molecular biology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of microbial diseases of animals are published. Papers dealing primarily with immunology, epidemiology, molecular biology and antiviral or microbial agents will only be considered if they demonstrate a clear impact on a disease. Papers focusing solely on diagnostic techniques (such as another PCR protocol or ELISA) will not be published - focus should be on a microorganism and not on a particular technique. Papers only reporting microbial sequences, transcriptomics data, or proteomics data will not be considered unless the results represent a substantial advance in knowledge.
Drug trial papers will be considered if they have general application or significance. Papers on the identification of microorganisms will also be considered, but detailed taxonomic studies do not fall within the scope of the journal. Case reports will not be published, unless they have general application or contain novel aspects. Papers of geographically limited interest, which repeat what had been established elsewhere will not be considered. The readership of the journal is global.