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Canotilho J, Abrantes AC, Risco D, Fernández-Llario P, Aranha J, Vieira-Pinto M. First Serologic Survey of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in Wild Boars Hunted for Private Consumption in Portugal. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2936. [PMID: 37760336 PMCID: PMC10525244 DOI: 10.3390/ani13182936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a relevant zoonotic infectious agent causing swine erysipelas (SE) in wild boar. In Portugal, there is no information on its occurrence. For this reason, this study aims to perform a first serosurvey of SE in hunted wild boars in Portugal. During the 2019/2020 hunting season, 111 sera from hunted wild boar were collected and analysed serologically in the laboratory with a commercial ELISA kit. No animals were eviscerated and examined after the hunt. The hunters took it all for private consumption. The results identified 18 animals that were exposed to SE, corresponding to a seroprevalence of 16.2% (95% CI: 19.9-24.4%). No statistical significance was observed on the effect of gender and age on seropositivity. However, wild boar hunted in Pinhel County, had five times more likely to be seropositivity (p-value < 0.05; OD = 5.4). Apart from its potential debilitating capacity and chronicity in the wild boar population, SE is also a very serious occupational zoonosis. Thus, the result of this first serosurvey in Portugal should raise awareness and alert competent national veterinary authorities and those involved in the hunting sector, especially hunters who directly handle these carcasses. Further studies should be conducted to better understand the role of wild boar as a reservoir and spillover of this disease to other animals and humans.
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- João Canotilho
- ReproVet, Av. Rainha Dona Amélia, 6300-749 Guarda, Portugal;
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- CECAV-Animal and Veterinary Research Centre, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro University, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain;
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- INGULADOS—Innovación en Gestión y Conservación de Ungulados SL, C. Miguel Servet, 11, 10004 Cáceres, Spain;
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- CITAB—Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro University, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- CECAV-Animal and Veterinary Research Centre, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro University, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Department of Veterinary Science, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro University, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
- CISAS—Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, NUTRIR (Technological Center for AgriFood Sustainability), Monte de Prado, 4960-320 Melgaço, Portugal
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KHENG M, ALEXIS JF, WALTER G, MOSNIER É, MALMONTET T, PIERRE DEMAR M, TAUCH V, VESIN G, ABBOUD P, ROQUES F, DJOSSOU F, EPELBOIN L. [Sacroiliitis with Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiae revealing tricuspid endocarditis, the first case reported on the Guiana Shield: clinical case and review of the literature]. MEDECINE TROPICALE ET SANTE INTERNATIONALE 2022; 2:mtsi.v2i3.2022.256. [PMID: 36284553 PMCID: PMC9557821 DOI: 10.48327/mtsi.v2i3.2022.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We report here an atypical case of acute sacroiliitis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae revealing tricuspid endocarditis in a 53-year-old woman without medical history. She was admitted to Cayenne hospital because of intense right hip and thigh pain, associated with fever. A right sacroiliitis was visible on the computed tomography (CT) scan, confirmed on MRI. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed a large mobile tricuspid vegetation. Blood cultures were positive for E. rhusiopathiae. CT scan showed pulmonary alveolar opacities, consistent with septic emboli. Clinical improvement was obtained under ceftriaxone followed by ciprofloxacin for 6 weeks of treatment. We present a review of bone and joint infections caused by E. rhusiopathiae. So far, not a single case has been reported in Latin America.
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- Mathilde KHENG
- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Service de cardiologie, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Laboratoire de microbiologie, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Service de radiologie, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique, France
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- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
- Laboratoire de microbiologie, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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- Unité des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
- Laboratoire de microbiologie, Centre hospitalier Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, Guyane, France
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Rostamian M, Rahmati D, Akya A. Clinical manifestations, associated diseases, diagnosis, and treatment of human infections caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae: a systematic review. Germs 2022; 12:16-31. [PMID: 35601944 PMCID: PMC9113682 DOI: 10.18683/germs.2022.1303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a bacillus that can cause cutaneous and systemic diseases in humans. Studies on the infection caused by this bacterium have been mostly done as case reports. This study aimed to systematically review E. rhusiopathiae infection cases published over the last 20 years. METHODS Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science were searched using appropriate keywords to find relevant studies. After assessment of the studies, 57 case reports which surveyed 62 patients were included and their data were collected and analyzed. RESULTS The majority of cases were adult men living in high-income countries with an animal-related job and/or a history of animal contacts. The number of cases has increased in recent years. The main underlying diseases that were associated with E. rhusiopathiae infections include hypertension, diabetes, and alcoholism. The most frequent presentations were fever, pain, local skin lesions, and heart failure/endocarditis. Two patients died, while 60 patients were recovered following antibiotic therapy, mainly with penicillin and ceftriaxone. CONCLUSIONS Altogether, the results indicated that E. rhusiopathiae usually infects people who come into contact with animals and causes mild to severe local or systemic infections, especially in those who have underlying diseases. Therefore, accurate and early diagnosis of E. rhusiopathiae infections by setting up appropriate laboratory tests is required.
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- Mosayeb Rostamian
- PhD, Infectious Diseases Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza Hospital, Parastar Blvd, Kermanshah, postal code 6714415333, Iran
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- MD, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Shiroudi Blvd, Kermanshah, postal code 6714869914, Iran
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- PhD, Infectious Diseases Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza Hospital, Parastar Blvd, Kermanshah, postal code 6714415333, Iran
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Maillard A, Wakim Y, Itani O, Ousser F, Bleibtreu A, Caumes E, Monsel G. Osteoarticular Infections Caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae: Case Report and Literature Review. Open Forum Infect Dis 2021; 8:ofab461. [PMID: 34708142 PMCID: PMC8545653 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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We present a case of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae spondylodiscitis in an otherwise healthy man, occurring 1 year after exposure. The patient was cured after 6 weeks of treatment with amoxicillin followed by ciprofloxacin without surgery. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae can cause severe osteoarticular infections with a delayed presentation following exposure to the pathogen.
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- Alexis Maillard
- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Bacteriology and Hygiene, Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.,Inserm Unité Mixte de Recheche-S 1136, Pierre Louis Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, Paris, France
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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Tenosynovitis of a digit due to Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae: case report and review of the literature. New Microbes New Infect 2015; 8:128-30. [PMID: 26693283 PMCID: PMC4659811 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2015.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2015] [Revised: 10/03/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a Gram-positive bacterium that in humans causes skin infections, such as erysipeloid, as a result of direct contact with contaminated animals or their waste or products. We present the first reported case of tenosynovitis of a finger in a 30-year-old woman.
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Pirbalouti AG, Mirbagheri H, Hamedi B, Rahimi E. Antibacterial activity of the essential oils of myrtle leaves against Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4:S505-9. [PMID: 25183140 DOI: 10.12980/apjtb.4.2014b1168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2014] [Accepted: 03/05/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Myrtus communis (M. communis) L. against Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae (E. rhusiopathiae) in vitro. METHODS Wild populations of M. communis collected from Khuzestan and Lorestan provinces, Southwest Iran, were examined for antibacterial activity and chemical variability in leaves. The in vitro antibacterial activity against E. rhusiopathiae was performed by agar disc diffusion and micro-dilution assays. RESULTS The essential oils of M. communis have strong antibacterial against E. rhusiopathiae in both assays. The results showed that the major components of the oil were α-pinene (22.3%-55.2%), 1,8-cineole (8.7%-43.8%) and linalool (6.4%-14.5%). The inhibition zones and MIC values for bacteria which were sensitive to the essential oils of M. communis were in the range of 14.7-27.0 mm and 0.031-0.25 mg/mL, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that products with valuable antibacterial activity can be produced from leaves of M. communis against E. rhusiopathiae.
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- Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti
- Medicinal Plants Program, Stockbridge School of Agriculture, College of Natural Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA ; Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Department of Medicinal Plants, P.O. Box 166, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Department of Food Hygiene, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Department of Medicinal Plants, P.O. Box 166, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Department of Food Hygiene, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord, Iran
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Stevens DL, Bisno AL, Chambers HF, Dellinger EP, Goldstein EJC, Gorbach SL, Hirschmann JV, Kaplan SL, Montoya JG, Wade JC. Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue
Infections: 2014 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2014; 59:147-59. [DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciu296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1187] [Impact Index Per Article: 118.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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A panel of national experts was convened by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to update the 2005 guidelines for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). The panel's recommendations were developed to be concordant with the recently published IDSA guidelines for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. The focus of this guideline is the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of diverse SSTIs ranging from minor superficial infections to life-threatening infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. In addition, because of an increasing number of immunocompromised hosts worldwide, the guideline addresses the wide array of SSTIs that occur in this population. These guidelines emphasize the importance of clinical skills in promptly diagnosing SSTIs, identifying the pathogen, and administering effective treatments in a timely fashion.
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- Dennis L. Stevens
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise, Idaho
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- Medical Service, Miami Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Florida
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- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, and R. M. Alden Research Laboratory, Santa Monica, California
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- Medical Service, Puget Sound Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Geisinger Health System, Geisinger Cancer Institute, Danville, Pennsylvania
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Biologically hazardous agents at work and efforts to protect workers' health: a review of recent reports. Saf Health Work 2014; 5:43-52. [PMID: 25180133 PMCID: PMC4147232 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2014.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Revised: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 03/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Because information on biological agents in the workplace is lacking, biological hazard analyses at the workplace to securely recognize the harmful factors with biological basis are desperately needed. This review concentrates on literatures published after 2010 that attempted to detect biological hazards to humans, especially workers, and the efforts to protect them against these factors. It is important to improve the current understanding of the health hazards caused by biological factors at the workplace. In addition, this review briefly describes these factors and provides some examples of their adverse health effects. It also reviews risk assessments, protection with personal protective equipment, prevention with training of workers, regulations, as well as vaccinations.
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