Kožna mijaza u pasa uzrokovana kukcem Cordylobia antropophaga u Josu glavnom gradu pokrajine Plateau u Nigeriji

One hundred and ninety (190) dogs infested with myiasis, presented to veterinary clinics in the Jos metropolis and surroundings of Plateau State, Nigeria, were screened to identify the fly species responsible for the infestation. The age, breed and sex prevalence of the dogs were also evaluated. All 957 (100%) larvae extracted from the dogs were those of Cordylobia anthropophaga. Of the infested dogs, 58.95% were females, with a mean intensity of 4.62 larvae/female; a statistical difference (P<0.05) was observed between the sexes, while younger dogs were infested with more larvae than older dogs. All the breeds of dogs evaluated were infested to varying degrees. The public health significance of these findings was discussed.Istraživanje je provedeno na 190 pasa u kojih je dijagnosticirana mijaza u sklopu različitih veterinarskih klinika u Josu te ostalim područjima pokrajine Plateau u Nigeriji s ciljem utvrđivanja uzročnika. Vrednovana je i predispozicija s obzirom na dob, pasminu i spol. Svih 957 izdvojenih ličinki (100%) pripadalo je vrsti Cordylobia anthropophaga. Od ukupnog broja infestiranih, 58,95% su bile ženke s prosječno 4,62 larve. Dokazana je statistička razlika u invadiranosti među spolovima (P<0,05). U mlađih pasa je pronađeno više larvi. Stupanj invadiranosti bio je različit u različitih pasmina pasa. U radu je raspravljena važnost rezultata za javno zdravstvo i opasnost za ljude

Genetic characterization of Coxiella burnetii in Amblyomma varigatum ticks from North-central Nigeria: public health importance

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Pathogenic bacteria associated with cutaneous canine myiasis due to Cordylobia anthropophaga

Aim: The study was designed to evaluate the common pathogenic bacteria associated with cutaneous canine myiasis caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga, and their prevalence in relation to breed, sex and age of the infested dogs. Materials and Methods: A total of one hundred and thirty three (133) myiasis wound swabs and Cordylobia anthropophaga larvae were collected from infested dogs and analyzed for pathogenic bacteria using microscopic, cultural and biochemical methods. Results: The most commonly encountered bacteria were Staphylococcus aureus 75 (56.4%), Streptococcus spp. 16 (12%) and Escherichia coli 7 (5.3%). Other organisms isolated include, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Corynebacteria species, while mixed infection of S. aureus and Streptococcus spp were also observed. The rate of infection was found to be highest among the age groups 1&amp;#8211;20 weeks and least in the 91 &amp;#8211; 100 (week) age groups. The breed of dogs mostly infected with these bacteria was the local breed (Mongrel) while the German shepherd /Alsatian breeds were the least infected and with 58.6% (78) and 4.5% (6) percentage respectively. Male dogs showed more propensities to bacterial infection of all the types isolated and accounted for 60.9% (81) in contrast to the female dogs with 39.11% (52) infection rate. Pure bacteria isolates were frequently encountered 94.7% (126), while mixed infection accounted for just 5.3% (7). Conclusion: Our results indicates that several pathogenic and zoonotic bacteria are associated with C. antropophaga myiasis in dogs, and should serve as concern for pet owners and veterinarians. [Vet World 2012; 5(10.000): 617-620

Tick communities of cattle in smallholder rural livestock production systems in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background The majority of the African population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture for their livelihoods. To increase the productivity and sustainability of their farms, they need access to affordable yield-enhancing inputs of which parasite control is of paramount importance. We therefore determined the status of current tick species with the highest economic impact on cattle by sampling representative numbers of animals in each of seven sub-Saharan countries. Methods Data included tick species’ half-body counts from approximately 120 cattle at each of two districts per country, collected four times in approximately 1 year (to include seasonality). Study sites were chosen in each country to include high cattle density and tick burden. Results East Africa (Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania) showed overall a higher diversity and prevalence in tick infestations compared to West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria). In East Africa, Amblyomma variegatum (vector of Ehrlichia ruminantium), Rhipicephalus microplus (Babesia bovis, B. bigemina, Anaplasma marginale), R. evertsi evertsi (A. marginale) and R. appendiculatus (Theileria parva) were the most prevalent tick species of economic importance. While the latter species was absent in West Africa, here both A. variegatum and R. microplus occurred in high numbers. Rhipicephalus microplus had spread to Uganda, infesting half of the cattle sampled. Rhipicephalus appendiculatus is known for its invasive behaviour and displacement of other blue tick species, as observed in other East and West African countries. Individual cattle with higher body weights, as well as males, were more likely to be infested. For six tick species, we found reduced infestation levels when hosts were treated with anti-parasiticides. Conclusions These baseline data allow the determination of possible changes in presence and prevalence of ticks in each of the countries targeted, which is of importance in the light of human-caused climate and habitat alterations or anthropogenic activities. As many of the ticks in this study are vectors of important pathogens, but also, as cattle may act as end hosts for ticks of importance to human health, our study will help a wide range of stakeholders to provide recommendations for tick infestation surveillance and prevention. Graphical abstrac