Prevalence of Bartonella species causing bacteraemia in domesticated and companion animals in the United Kingdom.
Abstract: Between October 1999 and February 2000, 691 blood samples examined routinely for either haematological or virological assessment were screened by culture for the presence of Bartonella species. They came from 615 animals: 360 cats, 211 dogs, 27 horses, 16 cattle and a gorilla. The samples were incubated for long periods on 10 per cent horse blood agar at 37 degrees C in an atmosphere containing 5 per cent carbon dioxide. Isolates were obtained from 35 samples from 34 (9.4 per cent) of the cats, but not from any of the other animals. Comparison of citrate synthase gene sequences from the isolates indicated that they were all Bartonella henselae. Analysis of 16S rRNA gene fragments indicated that 30 of the cats were infected solely with B henselae genotype II, two were infected solely with B henselae genotype I and two were infected with both genotypes.
Publication Date: 2002-09-11 PubMed ID: 12219899DOI: 10.1136/vr.151.8.225Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research investigates the presence of Bartonella species bacteria in domestic and companion animals in the UK, revealing that close to 10% of cats tested were identified as carriers.
Study Overview
- The study was conducted from October 1999 to February 2000.
- 691 blood samples were examined from 615 animals for research. Animals included 360 cats, 211 dogs, 27 horses, 16 cattle and a gorilla.
- The blood samples aimed to identify the presence of Bartonella species by using culture screening.
Culture Process
- The blood samples were grown in special conditions using a medium known as 10% horse blood agar.
- The samples were cultured at the temperature of 37 degrees Celsius in an environment containing 5 per cent carbon dioxide. This method encourages the growth of bacteria for easier detection.
Results and Findings
- Bartonella species were isolated from 35 samples that come from 34 cats (equivalent to 9.4% of the total number of cats).
- No Bartonella species were found in the other animals tested, including dogs, horses, cattle, and a gorilla.
- Upon further testing, the Bartonella species found in cat samples was specifically identified as Bartonella henselae.
Genotypic Analysis
- The research team analyzed the genotypes of the isolated Bartonella henselae bacteria.
- Two common versions of the bacteria, known as genotypes, were found: B henselae genotype I and B henselae genotype II.
- Thirty cats were found to be carrying only B henselae genotype II, two cats were carrying only B henselae genotype I, and two cats had both genotypes present in their system.
Cite This Article
APA
Birtles RJ, Laycock G, Kenny MJ, Shaw SE, Day MJ.
(2002).
Prevalence of Bartonella species causing bacteraemia in domesticated and companion animals in the United Kingdom.
Vet Rec, 151(8), 225-229.
https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.151.8.225 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Bristol.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Bartonella / classification
- Bartonella / isolation & purification
- Bartonella Infections / epidemiology
- Bartonella Infections / veterinary
- Bartonella henselae / genetics
- Bartonella henselae / pathogenicity
- Cat Diseases / epidemiology
- Cat Diseases / genetics
- Cat Diseases / microbiology
- Cats
- Cattle
- Dogs
- Female
- Gorilla gorilla
- Horses
- Male
- Prevalence
- United Kingdom / epidemiology
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