First Molecular Evidence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Rodent Populations of Nanchang, China

Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases
Weiqing ZhengHaiying Chen

Abstract

In this study, systematic surveillance of rodent populations in Nanchang of China and determination of Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in rodents were performed. Between 2011 and 2015, 110,084 rodent snap traps were set in 4 counties and in the city center of Nanchang, China. Finally, 942 rodents were captured, with a relative density of 0.86%. The densities varied considerably by geographical area with Anyi being the most rodent-infested County. Frequently captured rodents were sewer rats (Rattus norvegicus), house mice (Mus musculus), and Rattus flavipectus. The Anaplasma genera were investigated by PCR in 19 live rodents trapped by welded cages in Anyi, 6 rodents were assessed as positive based on amplification of 16S rRNA. Sequence analysis revealed 3 variants of A. phagocytophilum in Nanchang. PCR analysis of the gltA (citrate synthase) gene found 1 sample that was positive for A. phagocytophilum infection. The sequence of A. phagocytophilum gltA gene formed a clade with and showed 99% identity to A. phagocytophilum that has been previously described in rodents from South-Eastern China. Taken together, our research indicated that commensal rodents are potential hosts for A. phagocytophilum and controlling the rodent po...Continue Reading

References

May 9, 2002·Emerging Infectious Diseases·Robert F MassungThomas N Mather
Feb 21, 2006·Emerging Infectious Diseases·J Stephen DumlerJohan S Bakken
Jun 25, 2009·Critical Reviews in Microbiology·Bastiaan G MeerburgAize Kijlstra
Nov 26, 2010·Veterinary Parasitology·Martin SimuunzaBrian Shiels
Dec 1, 2008·Integrative Zoology·Kriangkrai LerdthusneeJames W Jones
Sep 1, 2015·Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology·Thibaud DugatNadia Haddad
Oct 11, 2015·The Lancet Infectious Diseases·Li-Qun FangWu-Chun Cao
Jan 1, 2016·Trends in Microbiology·José de la FuenteKatherine M Kocan
Jun 9, 2016·Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases·A ChastagnerG Vourc'h

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Dec 14, 2018·Experimental & Applied Acarology·Weiqing ZhengHaiying Chen
Jan 12, 2019·The Korean Journal of Parasitology·Wei Qing ZhengHai Ying Chen
Aug 27, 2021·Infection, Genetics and Evolution : Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics in Infectious Diseases·Rachid SelmiLilia Messadi

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.