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Bovine macrophages transcriptome profiling reveals divergent responses to virulent and attenuated Babesia bovis strains 牛巨噬细胞转录组分析揭示了对强毒和减毒巴贝斯虫牛菌株的不同反应
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110634
Magalí Nicole Valenzano , Liliana Alvarez , Beatriz Valentini , Silvina Wilkowsky
Babesia bovis is a tick-borne parasite of major economic impact in the livestock industry. Control strategies rely mainly on the use of acaricides and live attenuated vaccines. Comparative genomic analyses have shown no major differences between virulent and attenuated B. bovis strains, suggesting that studies on the host’s differential response may represent a key step toward clarifying the basis of disease severity and vaccine efficacy. In this study, we analyzed by RNA-seq the differential gene expression in bovine monocyte-derived macrophages after phagocytosis of erythrocytes infected with either the virulent B. bovis S2P strain or the attenuated R1A one. The results revealed a common transcriptional core response of several cellular processes largely centered on lymphocyte related functions, cytokine regulation, and adaptive immune signaling. In turn, the two strains elicited contrasting responses in bovine macrophages, where the virulent strain induced the enrichment of lymphocyte- and antiviral-related pathways, and the attenuated strain led to a stronger pro-inflammatory, chemotactic, and extracellular matrix remodeling signatures. Taken together, these data improved our understanding of the early transcriptional events that develop in macrophages in response to the phagocytosis of red blood cells containing contrasting B. bovis strains. This large dataset could be evaluated in further studies to better characterize the pathogenic mechanisms of bovine babesiosis and to identify targets for host-directed therapeutic strategies.
牛巴贝斯虫是一种蜱传寄生虫,对畜牧业产生重大经济影响。控制策略主要依赖于使用杀螨剂和减毒活疫苗。比较基因组分析显示,强毒株和弱毒株之间没有重大差异,这表明对宿主差异反应的研究可能是澄清疾病严重程度和疫苗效力基础的关键一步。在这项研究中,我们通过RNA-seq分析了牛单核细胞来源的巨噬细胞在感染牛B. S2P毒株和R1A毒株后吞噬红细胞后的差异基因表达。结果揭示了几个细胞过程的共同转录核心反应,主要集中在淋巴细胞相关功能、细胞因子调节和适应性免疫信号。反过来,这两种菌株在牛巨噬细胞中引起了截然不同的反应,其中强毒株诱导淋巴细胞和抗病毒相关途径的富集,而弱毒株导致更强的促炎、趋化和细胞外基质重塑特征。综上所述,这些数据提高了我们对巨噬细胞中发生的早期转录事件的理解,这些转录事件是对含有对比牛双歧杆菌菌株的红细胞吞噬的反应。这个庞大的数据集可以在进一步的研究中进行评估,以更好地表征牛巴贝斯虫病的致病机制,并确定以宿主为导向的治疗策略的靶点。
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Comparative metagenomic profiling of microbial pathogen diversity in Haemaphysalis longicornis and Hyalomma dromedarii ticks 长角血蜱和单眼透明瘤蜱微生物病原多样性的宏基因组比较分析
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110656
Luo Jin , Lan Xinting , Zhao Shuaiyang , Ren Qiaoyun , Muhammad Kashif Obaid , Diao Peiwen , Guan Guiquan , Liu Guangyuan , Yin Hong
Ticks are globally important vectors of human and animal pathogens. This study characterized microbial communities in Haemaphysalis longicornis (from humid Zhangjiachuan County) and Hyalomma dromedarii (from arid Minqin County, Gansu Province, China) using metagenomic sequencing. We identified diverse bacteria and viruses including known pathogens (Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Totivirus spp., Escherichia spp.) and potentially novel agents (Totivirus-like and Trachysalambria curvirostris-associated sequences). These results highlight the role of these tick species in pathogen transmission across different environments and emphasize the need for region-specific surveillance. Our findings contribute to the understanding of tick-borne disease risks and inform strategies for targeted control.
蜱是全球重要的人类和动物病原体传播媒介。本研究利用宏基因组测序技术对甘肃省湿润地区张家川县的长角血蜱和干旱地区民勤县的单峰透明蝇的微生物群落进行了分析。我们鉴定了多种细菌和病毒,包括已知的病原体(嗜吞噬细胞无形体、Totivirus spp.、Escherichia spp.)和潜在的新型病原体(Totivirus-like和Trachysalambria curvirostris-associated序列)。这些结果突出了这些蜱种在不同环境中传播病原体的作用,并强调了开展区域特定监测的必要性。我们的研究结果有助于了解蜱传疾病的风险,并为有针对性的控制策略提供信息。
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Effects of Citrus aurantium extracts and limonene on Dipylidium caninum tegument: In vitro and in vivo study 柑桔提取物和柠檬烯对犬双星被毛的影响:体外和体内研究
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110635
Aliaa A. Abd-Elaziz , Eman M. Abouelhassan , Elham A. Elkhawass , Obeid Shanab , Waleed F. Khalil , Abdelfattah M. Abdelfattah
Dipylidiosis is a common zoonotic infection of dogs caused by Dipylidium caninum. Infected dogs were treated using ethanolic extracts of the peel and seed of Citrus aurantium, as well as its main active compound (limonene). In vitro, peel and seed extracts (12.5, 25, 50 mg/ml) as well as limonene (30, 60, 120 µl/ml) induced worm immobility. Complete mortality of worms (100 %) was achieved 100 % mortality after 4 h for peel extracts and limonene and 6 h for seed extracts. Histological analysis and scanning electron microscopy showed significant structural damage in treated worms, including peeling, vesiculation, ulceration, fissures, and tegumental distortion. In vivo, dogs treated with peel extract at 150 and 300 mg/kg achieved high efficacy rates of 72.33 % and 92 %, respectively, and reached 100 % efficacy, comparable to that of praziquantel, by the end of the experiment. The extract's effectiveness was dose- and time-dependent. In conclusion, these findings suggest that C. aurantium peel extract provides a safe, sustainable, and effective natural alternative to synthetic drugs for treating D. caninum infections in dogs.
双螺旋病是犬双螺旋虫引起的一种常见的犬人畜共患传染病。受感染的狗使用柑橘皮和种子的乙醇提取物及其主要活性化合物(柠檬烯)进行治疗。在体外,果皮和种子提取物(12.5、25、50 mg/ml)以及柠檬烯(30、60、120 µl/ml)诱导蠕虫不动。果皮提取物和柠檬烯处理4 h,种子提取物处理6 h后,虫的完全死亡率达到100 %(100% %)。组织学分析和扫描电镜显示,处理过的蠕虫有明显的结构损伤,包括脱皮、水泡、溃疡、裂缝和被盖变形。在体内,150和300 mg/kg的果皮提取物对狗的有效率分别为72.33 %和92 %,实验结束时达到100% %,与吡喹酮相当。提取物的有效性与剂量和时间有关。综上所述,金葡萄皮提取物是一种安全、可持续、有效的天然药物,可替代合成药物治疗犬D. caninum感染。
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Corrigendum to “Green synthesis and larvicidal activity of ZnO nanoparticles against Lucilia sericata larvae using essential oil bio-reductants” [Vet. Parasitol. 340 (2025) 110633] “使用精油生物还原剂制备氧化锌纳米颗粒对丝光绿蝇幼虫的绿色合成和杀幼虫活性”的更正[Vet]。寄生虫病杂志,340(2025)110633。
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110655
Hatice Tosyagülü Çeli̇k , Nilüfer Vural , Sibel Kaymak
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Safety and efficacy assessment of a chewable tablet containing sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel in the treatment of Angiostrongylus vasorum in dogs 含沙罗菌素、莫西菌素和吡喃嘧啶的咀嚼片治疗犬血管圆线虫的安全性和有效性评价。
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110652
Anne Lloyd , Lore Van Mechelen , Carleen Van Overloop , Padraig Doherty , Jakob L. Willesen , Fabrizio Solari Basano , Thomas Geurden
Angiostrongylosis, caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum, is an important clinical disease in dogs in Europe with infection transmitted through infected snails and slugs which function as intermediate hosts. Previous studies demonstrated the preventive efficacy of a monthly administration of moxidectin in combination with sarolaner and pyrantel (Simparica Trio® chewable tablet (SMP); Zoetis). An experimental infection study and a field study were conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SMP for the treatment of infections with adult stages of A. vasorum in dogs. The experimental study evaluated the efficacy of a single (n = 7 dogs) or repeated dose (n = 8 dogs) of SMP at the minimum recommended dose of 1.2 mg/kg sarolaner, 0.024 mg/kg moxidectin and 5 mg/kg pyrantel (as pamoate salt) administered as a chewable tablet. against an induced infection with 200 (±10) L3 A. vasorum at least 63 days prior to treatment on Day 0, compared to a placebo control product (n = 8 dogs). Efficacy was determined based on adult worm counts 56 or 57 days after treatment. The field study at veterinary practices in Italy and Denmark evaluated the efficacy and safety of SMP in client-owned dogs (n = 66). Advocate® Spot On (100 mg/mL (minimum 10 mg/kg) imidacloprid + 25 mg/mL (minimum 2.5 mg/kg) moxidectin from Elanco Animal Health, n = 37) was used as the control product. Treatment was administered on Day 0 and repeated on Day 30 if the dog was still positive for A. vasorum larvae. Faecal samples were collected and analyzed with the modified Baermann method in-between scheduled visits. In the experimental study the percentage reduction in geometric mean adult worm counts compared to the placebo-treated group was 98.3 % (P < 0.0001) after a single dose of SMP and 99.6 % (P < 0.0001) after two doses. In the field study, faecal larvae counts were reduced by 90 % or more in 90.9 % of the dogs in the SMP-treated group at Day 30 and in 98.5 % of dogs at Day 60. Compared to the pre-treatment faecal larvae counts a geometric mean percent reduction of 96.7 % was observed on Day 30 and 99.1 % on Day 60 in the SMP treated group. Both in the experimental and in the field study, SMP as a chewable tablet was well tolerated and resulted in a high efficacy against adult A. vasorum infections after a single treatment.
血管圆线虫病是由血管圆线虫引起的一种重要的犬临床疾病,通过受感染的蜗牛和鼻涕虫作为中间宿主传播。先前的研究表明,每月服用莫西丁与沙罗兰纳和吡喃特(Simparica Trio®咀嚼片(SMP);Zoetis)。通过实验感染研究和实地研究来评价SMP治疗犬成年期血管支原体感染的有效性和安全性。实验研究评估了单次(n = 7只狗)或重复剂量(n = 8只狗)SMP的最低推荐剂量为1.2 mg/kg沙罗兰纳、0.024 mg/kg莫西丁素和5 mg/kg吡喃酯(作为帕莫酸盐)作为咀嚼片给药的疗效。与安慰剂对照产品(n = 8只狗)相比,在治疗第0天前至少63天使用200(±10)个L3血管栓皮菌诱导感染。根据治疗后56或57天的成虫计数来确定疗效。意大利和丹麦兽医实践的实地研究评估了SMP对客户拥有的狗的有效性和安全性(n = 66)。采用Advocate®Spot On(100 mg/mL(最低10 mg/kg)吡虫啉+ 25 mg/mL(最低2.5 mg/kg)莫西丁,Elanco Animal Health, n = 37)作为对照品。第0天给予治疗,第30天如果仍呈血管棘球蚴阳性,则重复治疗。在预定的访问之间收集粪便样本并使用改进的Baermann方法进行分析。在实验研究中,与安慰剂治疗组相比,几何平均成虫计数减少的百分比为98.3% % (P
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Relationship between fecal egg counts and intestinal nematode burden of naturally infected dogs, derived from records of anthelmintic efficacy studies 根据驱虫药功效研究记录,自然感染犬粪便卵数与肠道线虫负荷的关系。
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110639
D. Hamel , T. Lindner , S. Rehbein
Using data collected in parasiticide efficacy studies for canine nematodes, the relation between fecal egg count (FEC) and worm burden was retrospectively explored. For the analysis, the FEC count at inclusion of the dogs into the studies and the adult nematode count established at the end of the studies, approximately 2 weeks after the FEC, were used. In total, information was available from 211, 233, 33 and 245 nematode-positive dogs of various age and sex with naturally acquired Uncinaria stenocephala (1–612 nematodes), Toxocara canis (1–91 nematodes), Toxascaris leonina (1–81 nematodes) and Trichuris vulpis (1–2780 nematodes) infections, respectively, of which 172, 195, 26 and 209 dogs, respectively, had a positive FEC. Analysis was conducted on log-transformed FEC and nematode counts to convert the data towards a normal distribution. The variables FEC, age, sex and body weight were analyzed in a linear model as predictors for the nematode count. Resulting models revealed only the FEC as significant predictor for the nematode count in all nematode species. The final linear regression model using log-transformed s accounted for 68 %, 50 %, 41 % and 39 % of the variation observed in the log-transformed burden of U. stenocephala, T. vulpis, T. leonina and T. canis, respectively (all p < 0.0001). Within the limitations of the nature of the data, these results indicate that FEC can provide useful information on the burden of common nematodes in naturally infected dogs with more value with respect to U. stenocephala and T. vulpis infections and less for ascarid infections.
利用犬线虫的杀虫效果研究资料,回顾性探讨了粪卵数(FEC)与线虫负荷的关系。为了进行分析,使用了将狗纳入研究时的FEC计数和研究结束时(FEC后约2周)建立的成虫计数。共有211条、233条、33条和245条不同年龄和性别的自然获得性窄头棘虫(1-612条)、犬弓形虫(1-91条)、狮子弓形虫(1-81条)和狐毛虫(1-2780条)感染的线虫阳性犬获得信息,其中FEC阳性犬分别为172条、195条、26条和209条。对经对数变换的FEC和线虫计数进行分析,使数据向正态分布转换。变量FEC,年龄,性别和体重在线性模型中分析作为线虫计数的预测因子。由此产生的模型显示,只有FEC是所有线虫物种中线虫数量的重要预测因子。利用对数变换s建立的最终线性回归模型分别对小头棘球绦虫、狐皮绦虫、狮子绦虫和犬绦虫对数变换后的负荷变化进行了68 %、50 %、41 %和39 %的解释
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Development and validation of qPCR assay targeting COWP conserved region for sensitive detection and quantification of Cryptosporidium infections 针对cop保守区的qPCR检测和定量隐孢子虫感染的建立和验证。
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110653
Hend Okasha , Hadeer A. El-Kalamawy , Ahmed R. Mashaal , Eman S. El-Wakil

Background

Cryptosporidium is a significant food and waterborne protozoan parasite. Molecular diagnosis and quantification play a crucial role in diagnosing infections, as well as in understanding the transmission dynamics. The Cryptosporidium oocyst wall protein (COWP) gene serves as an appropriate target for such assays since it remains conserved uniquely among significant species.

Objective

The current research focused on developing and validating a sensitive and specific quantitative PCR (qPCR) test targeting a conserved domain of the COWP gene to detect and quantify various Cryptosporidium species.

Methods

Design of selective degenerate primers on a conserved domain in the major Cryptosporidium spp. COWP gene. A COWP DNA library was constructed using molecular cloning into pET-15b vector to be used as a precursor for a standard curve absolute quantification strategy.

Results

The designed primers successfully amplified a 311–317 bp product, with specificity tested using melt curve analysis. The slope of the standard curve was −3.279, efficiency of 100.8 %, and R² = 0.95 (p < 0.0001) with LOD equals 9.55 × 10⁴ copies /µL.

Conclusion

A qPCR assay that is both sensitive and efficient was developed and validated. The method produces a reliable technique of absolute quantitation of Cryptosporidium DNA in samples of unknown quantity, from which infection rates may be estimated accurately.
背景:隐孢子虫是一种重要的食源性和水生原生动物寄生虫。分子诊断和定量在诊断感染以及了解传播动力学方面起着至关重要的作用。隐孢子虫卵囊壁蛋白(COWP)基因在重要物种中保持着独特的保守性,因此可以作为这种检测的合适靶标。目的:目前的研究重点是建立和验证一种针对cop基因保守结构域的敏感特异性的定量PCR (qPCR)检测方法,以检测和定量多种隐孢子虫。方法:设计隐孢子虫cop基因保守区域的选择性简并引物。在pET-15b载体上进行分子克隆,构建COWP DNA文库,作为标准曲线绝对定量策略的前体。结果:设计的引物成功扩增出311-317 bp产物,并通过熔融曲线分析验证了特异性。标准曲线斜率为-3.279,效率为100.8 %,R²= 0.95 (p )结论:建立了一种灵敏、高效的qPCR检测方法。该方法提供了一种可靠的未知数量隐孢子虫DNA绝对定量技术,可以准确估计感染率。
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Comparison of the protective immune response of Live vs. inactivated NC-a strain as an experimental vaccine for Neospora caninum in Balb/c mice NC-a活疫苗与灭活疫苗对Balb/c小鼠犬新孢子虫保护性免疫反应的比较
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110625
Matin Khosropour , Mehdi Namavari , Salomeh Shirali , Zahra Bootorabi , Zahra Khabazan
Developing an effective vaccine for Neosporosis is critical for its control and prevention. Our previous research introduced the attenuated strain prepared by long-term passage on the J774 cell line (NC-a) that yielded successful results in terms of protective immune response in mice. Given the preference for inactivated over live vaccines, this study evaluated the NC-a strain in its inactivated form (I. NC-a) with different adjuvants in a Balb/c mouse. Fifty Balb/c mice were randomly divided into five groups: G1 (I. NC-a with aluminum hydroxide), G2 (I. NC-a with Montanide ISA 70), G3 (I. NC-a without adjuvant), G4 (live NC-a), and G5 (negative control). Mice were immunized twice, 21 days apart, with 2 × 10⁶ NC-a tachyzoites, followed by a challenge with 2.5 × 10⁶ virulent NC-1 tachyzoites. Survival rates, serological tests assessing humoral and cellular immune responses and also, molecular testing were conducted. Serological results revealed that, there was a significant difference (P < 0.05) between the vaccinated groups and the G5, as well as between adjuvanted inactivated vaccine groups (G1, G2) and the live vaccine group (G4). Also, the survival rate of mice in group G2 and G4 was about 90 %. In general, an important point is the adjuvant-inactivated strain induced comparable and potentially superior protective immune responses to the live strain. These results highlight the promise of inactive vaccines and suggest that complementary research could lead to a functional and safe neosporosis vaccine for various hosts, diverging from the focus on live vaccines dominant in protozoan studies.
开发有效的新孢子虫病疫苗对于控制和预防新孢子虫病至关重要。我们之前的研究介绍了通过在J774细胞系(NC-a)上长期传代制备的减毒菌株,在小鼠的保护性免疫反应方面取得了成功的结果。鉴于对灭活疫苗的偏好高于活疫苗,本研究在Balb/c小鼠中评估了不同佐剂灭活型NC-a菌株(I. NC-a)。50只Balb/c小鼠随机分为5组:G1组(ⅰ。NC-a加氢氧化铝)、G2组(ⅰ。NC-a加Montanide ISA 70)、G3组(ⅰ。NC-a不加佐剂)、G4组(活NC-a)、G5组(阴性对照)。小鼠免疫两次,间隔21天,接种2个 × 10⁶NC-1速殖子,然后接种2.5个 × 10⁶毒力NC-1速殖子。生存率、评估体液和细胞免疫反应的血清学测试以及分子测试。血清学结果显示,接种组与G5之间、佐剂灭活疫苗组(G1、G2)与活疫苗组(G4)之间存在显著差异(P <; 0.05)。G2和G4组小鼠的存活率约为90% %。一般来说,重要的一点是佐剂灭活菌株诱导了与活菌株相当且可能更好的保护性免疫反应。这些结果突出了非活性疫苗的前景,并表明补充研究可能导致针对各种宿主的功能和安全的新孢子病疫苗,而不是专注于原生动物研究中占主导地位的活疫苗。
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Antiparasitic effects of copper nanoparticles on monogeneans Dactylogyrus spp. in Cyprinus carpio koi associated with physiological and histological alterations 铜纳米颗粒对鲤单基因Dactylogyrus的抗寄生作用与生理和组织学改变有关
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110638
Gracienhe Gomes dos Santos , Domickson Silva Costa , Paola Capistrano dos Santos , Gabriele Bueno dos Anjos , Marilia Tedesco , Elenice Martins Brasil , Caio Francisco Santana Farias , Diego José Nogueira , Bruno Luis Ferreira , Eduardo Sidinei Chaves , José Luiz Pedreira Mouriño , Mauricio Laterça Martins , Gabriela Tomas Jerônimo
This study investigated the antiparasitic effects of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs, 44.33 nm) and their influence on hematological, ionic, and gill histological parameters of Cyprinus carpio koi. A total of 240 fish were distributed into four experimental groups: control (no copper exposure) and three groups treated with CuNPs (0.3, 0.6, and 1.25 mg/L) for 5 h. After exposure, some individuals were maintained for 48 h to evaluate potential reinfection and physiological alterations. Exposure to CuNPs significantly reduced infestation by Dactylogyrus minutus and Dactylogyrus extensus, particularly at 1.25 mg/L. After 48 h, an increase in total erythrocytes, leukocytes, lymphocytes, and neutrophils was observed in the groups exposed to 0.6 and 1.25 mg/L CuNPs, along with a reduction in hematocrit and mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Plasma chloride levels were most affected in the groups exposed to 0.6 mg/L at 5 h and 0.3 mg/L at 48 h, while calcium showed a significant reduction over time. Histological analyses revealed gill lesions such as lamellar congestion, lamellar fusion, eosinophilic and mononuclear inflammation, hyperplasia, and necrosis, which were more evident after 5 h of exposure and reduced after 48 h of CuNPs exposure. Despite the antiparasitic efficacy of CuNPs, their physiological effects require further studies to determine safe therapeutic doses for controlling monogeneans in this host fish.
研究了铜纳米颗粒(CuNPs, 44.33 nm)的抗寄生作用及其对鲤血液学、离子学和鳃组织学参数的影响。将240尾鱼分为4个实验组:对照组(不接触铜)和3个对照组(0.3、0.6和1.25 mg/L)处理5 h。暴露后,一些个体维持48 h以评估潜在的再感染和生理改变。暴露于CuNPs显著降低了短趾霉菌和大趾霉菌的侵染,特别是在1.25 mg/L时。48 h后,在暴露于0.6和1.25 mg/L CuNPs的组中,观察到红细胞、白细胞、淋巴细胞和中性粒细胞总数增加,同时红细胞压积和平均红细胞体积(MCV)降低。在5 h暴露于0.6 mg/L和48 h暴露于0.3 mg/L的组中,血浆氯化物水平受影响最大,而钙随着时间的推移显着减少。组织学分析显示,鳃部病变如板层充血、板层融合、嗜酸性粒细胞和单核细胞炎症、增生和坏死,在暴露5 h后更为明显,在暴露48 h后减少。尽管CuNPs具有抗寄生作用,但其生理效应需要进一步研究,以确定控制单基因寄主鱼的安全治疗剂量。
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Chronic Giardia infections in dogs: Longitudinal analysis of cyst excretion and fecal consistency in young and adult dogs 犬慢性贾第鞭毛虫感染:年轻犬和成年犬的囊肿排泄和粪便一致性的纵向分析。
IF 2.2 2区 农林科学 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110650
Bregt Decorte, Edwin Claerebout, Peter Geldhof
Giardia infections are common in dogs, yet uncertainties remain regarding their clinical relevance and whether effective immunity develops over time. This study investigated Giardia infection dynamics in young and adult dogs through a longitudinal follow-up, assessing cyst excretion, potential indicators of immune development and associations with fecal consistency. Puppies were monitored monthly for five months after arriving in new households, while adult group-housed dogs across five study groups were followed biweekly over two months, with cyst excretion quantified by immunofluorescence microscopy. A substantial proportion of puppies exhibited chronic infection, consistently shedding high cyst levels, suggesting incomplete or delayed protective immunity. Infection status upon arrival strongly predicted chronicity, with puppies from professional breeders at higher risk compared with those from non-professional breeders. Similarly, chronic and high-intensity infections were prevalent in group-housed adult dogs, indicating an apparent absence of effective immune development. Although fenbendazole treatment was administered in some study groups, it only temporarily reduced cyst excretion; infection prevalence and cyst burdens remained persistently elevated. In puppies, Giardia-positive individuals showed a non-significant trend toward looser stools compared with negatives. In adult dogs, infected individuals had significantly higher odds of looser stools (OR: 2.32, p = 0.007). Furthermore, cyst excretion levels were positively correlated with fecal consistency scores in adult dogs. These findings emphasize the chronic nature of Giardia across age groups and suggest early infection status and environmental contamination significantly influence infection persistence. This study provides the first evidence linking Giardia cyst load to fecal consistency in adult dogs, highlighting potential clinical relevance of giardiosis.
贾第鞭毛虫感染在犬类中很常见,但其临床相关性以及随着时间的推移是否会产生有效的免疫仍存在不确定性。本研究通过纵向随访研究了幼犬和成年犬的贾第鞭毛虫感染动态,评估了囊肿排泄、免疫发育的潜在指标以及与粪便一致性的关系。幼犬在到达新家庭后的五个月内每月进行一次监测,而五个研究组的成年狗每两周进行一次监测,为期两个月,通过免疫荧光显微镜量化囊肿排泄。相当大比例的幼犬表现出慢性感染,持续脱落高囊肿水平,表明不完整或延迟的保护性免疫。到达时的感染状况强烈预测了慢性疾病,专业育种者的幼犬比非专业育种者的幼犬风险更高。同样,在集体饲养的成年狗中,慢性和高强度感染也很普遍,这表明它们明显缺乏有效的免疫发育。虽然在一些研究组中给予了芬苯达唑治疗,但它只是暂时减少了囊肿的排泄;感染流行率和囊肿负担持续升高。在幼犬中,贾第鞭毛虫阳性个体与阴性个体相比,大便松散的趋势并不明显。在成年狗中,被感染的个体有明显更高的稀便几率(OR: 2.32, p = 0.007)。此外,成年犬的囊肿排泄水平与粪便一致性评分呈正相关。这些发现强调了贾第鞭毛虫在各年龄组中的慢性性质,并表明早期感染状态和环境污染显著影响感染的持久性。该研究首次提供了将贾第鞭毛虫囊肿负荷与成年犬粪便一致性联系起来的证据,强调了贾第鞭毛虫病的潜在临床相关性。
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