Molecular analysis of vector-borne pathogens in Eurasian badgers (Meles meles) from continental Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) are increasing in significance in veterinary medicine and public health settings, with wildlife playing a potentially crucial role in their transmission. Eurasian badgers (Meles meles) are widely distributed across Europe. However, information currently available on the prevalence of VBPs in badgers is limited. The objective of the current study was to investigate the occurrence of Anaplasmataceae, Bartonella spp., Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsia spp., Piroplasmida, Trypanosomatida and Filarioidea in badgers and subsequently, based on the results, assess the potential risk to domestic animals, other wildlife and humans.

Methods

Between 2017 and 2021, blood or spleen samples from 220 badgers were collected in nine continental European coun

SUBMITTER: Lindhorst ZTL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536541 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature