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ArticleParasites & vectors2015

Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. in an Austrian fox is distinct from Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis, but closer related to Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris.

Adnan Hodžić, Rita Cézanne, Georg Gerhard Duscher, Josef Harl, Walter Glawischnig, Hans-Peter Fuehrer

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10 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Adnan HodžićDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria. adnan.hodzic@vetmeduni.ac.at.
Rita CézanneDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria. rita.cezanne@gmx.at.
Georg Gerhard DuscherDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria. georg.duscher@vetmeduni.ac.at.
Josef HarlDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria. harl_josef@hotmail.com.
Walter GlawischnigInstitute for Veterinary Disease Control, Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Innsbruck, Austria. walter.glawischnig@ages.at.
Hans-Peter FuehrerDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria. hans-peter.fuehrer@vetmeduni.ac.at.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCandidatus Neoehrlichia came under the focus of recent research in terms of human and pet relevance. Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis seems to be relatively abundant in animals and humans from Central European countries, whereas Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris was found solely in raccoons from the USA.

findingsSpleen samples from a total of 164 red foxes, originating from two western provinces in Austria (Tyrol and Vorarlberg), were collected and examined for the presence of tick-borne bacteria of the family Anaplasmataceae by PCR and sequencing. In a fox sample originating from Vorarlberg Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. was found, which is genetically (16S rRNA, groEL) closely related to Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris but clearly distinct from Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis.

conclusionsThe present study revealed, for the first time, the occurrence of Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. in a red fox worldwide. A continuing screening of wild carnivores, especially foxes, and ticks for this potential pathogen is required to evaluate the actual occurrence and distribution of these bacteria. Further research is needed to elucidate the relationships of Neoehrlichia, as well as their reservoir and impact on wildlife, pets and humans.

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AnaplasmataceaeAnimalsAustriaChaperonin 60Cluster AnalysisDNA, BacterialDNA, RibosomalFoxesMolecular Sequence DataPhylogenyPolymerase Chain ReactionRNA, Ribosomal, 16SSequence Analysis, DNASpleenChaperonin 60DNA, BacterialDNA, RibosomalRNA, Ribosomal, 16S

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PMCPMC4608319

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