| DNA-based detection of Leptospira wolffii, Giardia intestinalis and Toxoplasma gondii in environmental feces of wild animals in Korea | |
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| 년도 | 2021 |
| 날짜 | May |
| 페이지 / 학회지명 |
83(5):850-854 / Journal of Veterinary Medical Science |
| 논문저자 | Priyanka Kumari 1 2, Kyung Yeon Eo 3, Woo-Shin Lee 4, Junpei Kimura 5, Naomichi Yamamoto 1 2 |
| Link |
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jvms/83/5/83_20-0596/_article
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1 Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea. 2 Institute of Health and Environment, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea. 3 Conservation and Research Center, Seoul Zoo, Gwacheon 13829, South Korea. 4 Department of Forest Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea. 5 College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea. Abstract Leptospira, Giardia intestinalis and Toxoplasma gondii infections are reported in humans and animals worldwide, but molecular surveillance of these pathogens in Korean wildlife is still limited. Here, we examined the prevalence of these pathogens in environmental feces of Eurasian otters, leopard cats and raccoon dogs using nested PCR followed by DNA sequencing. G. intestinalis was detected in all of three animals, while T. gondii was detected only in leopard cats. Leptospira wolffii was detected in raccoon dog and Eurasian otter. Our results suggest that these animals can act as a reservoir of these zoonotic pathogens. Consistent monitoring of these pathogens in wildlife is needed to prevent from their infections in humans and livestock in Korea. Keywords: Lutra lutra; Nyctereutes procyonoides; One Health; Prionailurus bengalensis; zoonosis. |
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