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- Title
Theileria infection in bullfighting cattle in Thailand.
- Authors
Pirayu Rakwong; Narissara Keawchana; Ruttayaporn Ngasaman; Ketsarin Kamyingkird
- Abstract
Background and Aim: An apicomplexan protozoan parasite, namely, Theileria, primarily causes theileriosis in cattle worldwide. The virulence of the disease has been neglected because of it's low pathogenicity. However, the disease can have a substantial effect, depending on the virulence of the species, low host immunity, and coinfection. In Thailand, the molecular detection of Theileria infection in bullfighting cattle and its hematological alterations have not been reported. Thus, this study aimed to identify Theileria species in bullfighting cattle in Thailand. Materials and Methods: Blood samples were collected from bullfighting cattle presented at the Prince of Songkla University Animal Hospital and were determined on the basis of hematological evaluation and DNA extraction. Molecular detection using the 18s rRNA and merozoite surface antigen genes was conducted for Theileria spp. and Theileria orientalis, respectively. In addition, bidirectional sequencing of the positive samples was performed. Hematological alterations between Theileria infected and uninfected groups were statistically evaluated. Results: The levels of Theileria spp. and T. orientalis infection in bullfighting cattle were 44.62% (58/130) and 41.54% (54/130), respectively. Theileria orientalis, Theileria sinensis, and Theileria spp. infections were identified in bullfighting cattle samples. Hematological evaluation indicated that the red blood cell (RBC) level was significantly lower in Theileriainfected cattle. Conclusion: This study was the first to use molecular techniques in the identification of Theileria infection in bullfighting cattle in Thailand, with nearly one-half of the study population infected. Theileria infection in bullfighting cattle altered the RBC level, resulting in anemia. Therefore, tick control measures should be promoted.
- Subjects
THAILAND; THEILERIA; CATTLE; ERYTHROCYTES; TICK control; CELL surface antigens; VETERINARY hospitals
- Publication
Veterinary World, 2022, Vol 15, Issue 12, p2917
- ISSN
0972-8988
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14202/vetworld.2022.2917-2921