Infections by pathogens with different transmission modes in feral cats from urban and rural areas of Korea.
10.4142/jvs.2017.18.4.541
- Author:
Jusun HWANG
1
;
Nicole GOTTDENKER
;
Dae Hyun OH
;
Hang LEE
;
Myung Sun CHUN
Author Information
1. Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA30602, USA. hanglee@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Bartonella henselae;
Toxoplasma gondii;
feral cat;
habitat type;
hemoplasma
- MeSH:
Animals;
Bartonella henselae;
Cats*;
Ecosystem;
Korea*;
Prevalence;
Seroepidemiologic Studies;
Toxoplasma
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science
2017;18(4):541-545
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In this study, we examine prevalences of three infectious pathogens with different transmission modes (Bartonella henselae, hemoplasma, and Toxoplasma gondii) in feral cats from urban and rural habitats. Infection status of the three pathogens in blood samples (n = 117) was determined through molecular or serological diagnostic methods. Overall prevalence of hemoplasma, Toxoplasma gondii, and Bartonella henselae was 47.9%, 50%, and 35.7%, respectively. Comparing the two habitats, only seroprevalence of Bartonella henselae was significantly higher in urban cats. Based on the results, we discuss how pathogens with distinct transmission modes may show different prevalence between urban and rural habitat types.
