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Objective: To cohouse cats experimentally infected with Bartonella clarridgeiae (Bc) with naive cats in a flea-free environment or with Ctenocephalides felis, Bartonella henselae (Bh), Mycoplasma haemofelis, and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum to determine which flea could be a vector and to assess whether transmission of the infectious agents could be blocked by fipronil and (S)-methoprene.
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First report of Bartonella henselae and Bartonella clarridgeiae carriage in stray cats from Ecuador and its link to a cat scratch disease outbreak in 2022.
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Article Synopsis
- The genus Bartonella consists of Gram-negative bacilli that can infect various mammals, including cats and humans; a recent outbreak of cat scratch disease linked to B. henselae was reported in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 2022.
- Researchers collected blood samples from 100 domestic and stray cats in the outbreak area to identify the presence of Bartonella spp. through genetic testing.
- Results showed that 14 cats were carrying Bartonella spp., with 12 infected by B. henselae and 2 by B. clarridgeiae, highlighting the need for a One Health approach to manage and prevent zoonotic diseases in the region.
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