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Parasitology international2007; 57(2); 198-200; doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2007.12.009

Seroprevalence of equine babesiosis in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Abstract: The prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi was determined in equid blood samples in five provinces of the Black Sea region of Turkey by using the indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Of 153 samples, 53 (34.6%) and 33 (21.5%) were seropositive to B. caballi and T. equi, respectively. In addition, 8 (5.2%) of samples were seropositive to both T. equi and B. caballi. Anti T. equi and B. caballi antibodies were detected in all five regions. The prevalence of B. caballi was higher than T. equi in all counties. Antibodies to T. equi and B. caballi were detected in horses of all ages, and there were no significant differences among age groups. Out of 84 horses, 32 (38.0%) were positive for B. caballi infection and 20 (23.8%) were positive for T. equi infection. Five horses (5.6%) were found to be seropositive to both B. caballi and T. equi. Of 38 donkeys, 14 (36.8%) were found to be positive for B. caballi infection and 5 (13.1%) positive for T. equi infection. In addition, 2 (5.2%) samples were seropositive for both T. equi and B. caballi infections. Out of 31 mules, 8 (25.8%) were positive for B. caballi infection and 8 (25 8%) positive for T. equi infection. One (3.2%) sample was seropositive for both T. equi and B. caballi infections. Of all the animals in this study, only 3 horses were infected by Rhipicephalus turanicus and Hyalomma detritum, and no haemoparasites were detected by microscopic examination.
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Publication Date: 2007-12-27 PubMed ID: 18234550DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2007.12.009Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study reveals the prevalence of equine babesiosis, a tick-borne disease causing illness in horses, in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Samples from horses, donkeys, and mules were tested for antibodies to the parasites causing the disease, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi.

Methods

  • The researchers collected blood samples from a total of 153 equids (horse family) across five provinces in the Black Sea region of Turkey.
  • These samples were tested for antibodies to Theileria equi and Babesia caballi using the indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT), a method used to detect specific antibodies or antigens in a sample.

Findings

  • Overall, 34.6% of samples tested positive for B. caballi and 21.5% tested positive for T. equi.
  • In all five regions tested, antibodies to T. equi and B. caballi were detected.
  • The prevalence of B. caballi was higher than T. equi in all counties. 5.2% of samples tested positive for both T. equi and B. caballi.
  • When broken down by species, 38.0% of horses were positive for B. caballi and 23.8% were positive for T. equi, while 36.8% of donkeys were positive for B. caballi and 13.1% were positive for T. equi. In mules, 25.8% tested positive for either infection.
  • There were no significant differences in infection rates among different age groups.
  • In the 153 animals tested, only three were found to be infected by ticks (specifically Rhipicephalus turanicus and Hyalomma detritum), and no blood parasites (haemoparasites) were identified by microscopic examination.

Significance

  • The findings of this research provide valuable insights into the prevalence of equine babesiosis within Turkey’s Black Sea region, informing prevention and treatment strategies for the disease in this area.
  • The absence of blood parasites in microscopic examination may suggest that the seropositivity is due to an earlier tick exposure rather than an ongoing infection.

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Acici M, Umur S, Guvenc T, Arslan HH, Kurt M. (2007). Seroprevalence of equine babesiosis in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Parasitol Int, 57(2), 198-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2007.12.009

Publication

Parasitology international
ISSN: 1383-5769
NlmUniqueID: 9708549
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Volume: 57
Issue: 2
Pages: 198-200

Researcher Affiliations

Acici, Mustafa
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Kurupelit, Samsun, Turkey. acicim@omu.edu.tr
Umur, Sinasi
    Guvenc, Tolga
      Arslan, H Hilal
        Kurt, Mithat

          MeSH Terms

          • Animals
          • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood
          • Babesia / immunology
          • Babesiosis / epidemiology
          • Babesiosis / parasitology
          • Babesiosis / veterinary
          • Equidae / parasitology
          • Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect
          • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
          • Horse Diseases / parasitology
          • Horses / parasitology
          • Prevalence
          • Theileria / immunology
          • Theileriasis / epidemiology
          • Theileriasis / parasitology
          • Turkey / epidemiology

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