Epidemiology and Control of Neosporosis and Neospora caninum
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This review is focused mainly on the epidemiology and control of neosporosis in cattle, but worldwide seroprevalences of N. caninum in animals and humans are tabulated.Abstract:
Neospora caninum is a protozoan parasite of animals. Until 1988, it was misidentified as Toxoplasma gondii. Since its first recognition in dogs in 1984 and the description of the new genus and species Neospora caninum in 1988, neosporosis has emerged as a serious disease of cattle and dogs worldwide. Abortions and neonatal mortality are a major problem in livestock operations, and neosporosis is a major cause of abortion in cattle. Although antibodies to N. caninum have been reported, the parasite has not been detected in human tissues. Thus, the zoonotic potential is uncertain. This review is focused mainly on the epidemiology and control of neosporosis in cattle, but worldwide seroprevalences of N. caninum in animals and humans are tabulated. The role of wildlife in the life cycle of N. caninum and strategies for the control of neosporosis in cattle are discussed.read more
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TL;DR: It is evident that, even with a very high probability of vertical transmission, some form of horizontal transmission is required for the disease to persist in a herd, and horizontal spread and the pathogenesis of abortion from this disease need further investigation.
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Antibodies to Neospora caninum in European brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
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TL;DR: The results indicate that European brown hares are exposed to N. caninum, and it could be supposed that, also with a low prevalence, hares can be an important source of N.caninum infection in foxes.
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TL;DR: It is suggested that a sylvatic cycle of N. caninum can exist in European bison living in free and fenced areas in Poland and that the study on the effect of the infection on the health status and conservation of European bisons should be taken under consideration.