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Journals / Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences / 2014 / Cilt: 38 - Sayı: 5

Co-infection of water buffaloes in Punjab, Pakistan, with Neospora caninum and Brucella abortus

Amar NASIR
Muhammad ASHRAF
Abdul SHAKOOR
Muhammad ADIL
Tariq ABBAS
Muhammad KASHIF
Muhammad YOUNUS
Michael Philipp REICHEL
Pages
572–576
Publication Date
2014-05-01
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Co-infection was particularly significant as 13.2% of Neospora infected buffaloes were also Brucella infected with an overall co-existence of 12.2%, suggesting higher abortion risk in such animals than in those infected with either one of the pathogens.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Neosporosis and brucellosis are 2 well-known diseases causing bovine abortion.
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Key Findings & Data:A monoclonal antibody based competitive ELISA was used to test buffalo sera (n = 312) for N. caninum specific antibodies, while rose bengal plate test assessed B. abortus antibodies.
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Conclusion & Impact:Co-infection was particularly significant as 13.2% of Neospora infected buffaloes were also Brucella infected with an overall co-existence of 12.2%, suggesting higher abortion risk in such animals than in those infected with either one of the pathogens.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Co-infection · ELISA · N. caninum

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Neosporosis and brucellosis are 2 well-known diseases causing bovine abortion. This study determined co-infection of Neospora caninum and Brucella abortus in buffaloes for the first time in Pakistan. A monoclonal antibody based competitive ELISA was used to test buffalo sera (n = 312) for N. caninum specific antibodies, while rose bengal plate test assessed B. abortus antibodies. N. caninum and B. abortus prevalence was 42.8% (±6.7, 95% C.I.) and 12.2% (±3.6, 95% C.I.), respectively. Buffaloes >3 years old exhibited higher prevalence than younger ones. Co-infection was particularly significant as 13.2% of Neospora infected buffaloes were also Brucella infected with an overall co-existence of 12.2%, suggesting higher abortion risk in such animals than in those infected with either one of the pathogens. Proper disposal of aborted fetuses and placentae, and testing and culling infected animals are suggested to impede transmission of pathogens.

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NASIR, A., ASHRAF, M., SHAKOOR, A., ADIL, M., ABBAS, T., KASHIF, M., YOUNUS, M., REICHEL, M. P. (2014). Co-infection of water buffaloes in Punjab, Pakistan, with Neospora caninum and Brucella abortus. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Cilt: 38 - Sayı: 5, 572–576. https://ajindex.com/articles/121469

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