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Veterinary medicine and science2018; 4(4); 271-279; doi: 10.1002/vms3.108

Tick-borne relapsing fever as a potential veterinary medical problem.

Abstract: Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) caused by the bacteria Borrelia, is poorly documented in veterinary medicine. Given the widespread presence of the soft tick vectors - Ornithodoros and the recently discovered hard tick vectors, as well as their close association with animal hosts, it is highly likely that infection occurs, but is rarely reported to be of veterinary importance. Sporadic reports of canine infection, some being fatal through to probable cause of abortion in horses have been published. Some of these pathogens exist in regions where there are limited diagnostic facilities, hence, they are likely to be missed and their impact on productivity may be unquantified. Here we review available literatures on cases of TBRF in domestic and wild animals in order to show their potential veterinary medical impact. Future efforts using field and laboratory surveys are needed to determine pathogenesis, vector competence and distribution in animals, their impact on animal health and productivity as well as to prevent further spill to the human population, where it is already a public health problem in some parts of the world.
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Publication Date: 2018-06-26 PubMed ID: 29943903PubMed Central: PMC6236141DOI: 10.1002/vms3.108Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article studies Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) in animals and its importance in veterinary medicine. The disease could be more prevalent and damaging than is currently understood due to limited diagnostic capabilities.

Understanding TBRF in the Animal Kingdom

  • The research revolves around Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF), a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia and spread by a host of ticks such as Ornithodoros and other recently discovered vectors (organisms that transmit diseases).
  • The article suggests there might be a significant occurrence of TBRF in the animal kingdom, especially due their close association with tick vectors, although it’s rarely reported.
  • References to sporadic reports of TBRF affecting dogs with fatal results, and even potentially causing abortion in horses, underline the potential gravity of the disease within domestic animals.

Diagnostic Gaps and Impact on Productivity

  • Researchers raise the point that some regions suffering from TBRF have limited diagnostic facilities, which might skew the data on its occurrence and impact, possibly leading to an underestimation of its overall effect.
  • Undetected instances of the disease might have a negative impact on productivity in the animal sector, due to health decline of infected animals. However, the impact is still unquantified due to the lack of robust data.

Implications for Veterinary Medicine

  • The researchers have done a comprehensive review of available literature on TBRF cases in both domestic and wild animals, to highlight the medical implications of the disease.
  • Findings suggest that further research is necessary in terms of field and laboratory surveys to better understand its pathogenesis (how the disease develops), vector competence (how effectively the tick vectors can spread the disease), and distribution in animal populations.
  • This potential health problem in the animal population could also spill over to the human population, where TBRF is already a public health issue in some regions. Therefore, understanding and managing TBRF in animals is not only a veterinary concern, but also a public health priority.

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Elelu N. (2018). Tick-borne relapsing fever as a potential veterinary medical problem. Vet Med Sci, 4(4), 271-279. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.108

Publication

Veterinary medicine and science
ISSN: 2053-1095
NlmUniqueID: 101678837
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Pages: 271-279

Researcher Affiliations

Elelu, Nusirat
  • Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Domestic
  • Animals, Wild
  • Borrelia
  • Relapsing Fever / microbiology
  • Relapsing Fever / pathology
  • Relapsing Fever / veterinary

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