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Phongphaew W, Wongsali C, Boonyakong T, Samritwatchasai T, Chimnoi W, Kamyingkird K. Histopathology and virulence of an in vitro-adapted Trypanosoma evansi TEDC 953 strain (Thailand isolate) in mice. Vet World 2023; 16:1008-1017. [PMID: 37576763 PMCID: PMC10420718 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1008-1017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Trypanosoma evansi is a blood and tissue protozoan parasite affecting domestic and wild animals. The T. evansi Thai strain, namely, T. evansi from dairy cattle number 953 (TEDC 953) strain, has been successfully isolated from dairy cattle and cultivated in vitro. The in vitro-cultivated parasite is useful for biological studies, evaluation of novel chemotherapeutic agents, and production of antigens for diagnostic tests. This study aimed to observe the histopathology and virulence of an in vitro-adapted T. evansi TEDC 953 strain in vivo. Materials and Methods The histopathology and virulence of the TEDC 953 strain were clarified in mice. Six mice were infected with 1 × 105 trypomastigotes of TEDC 953 strain intraperitoneally, and four mice were in the negative control. Parasitemia was monitored daily, and the mice were euthanized on 30 days post-infection (DPI). Internal organs were collected for histopathological examination using hematoxylin and eosin staining. Results Histopathological lesions were found in the liver, lung, heart, kidney, spleen, and brain of the inoculated mice. The main histopathological feature was lymphoplasmacytic inflammation in parenchyma and perivascular areas of multiple organs, and the severity of histopathological changes was related to the presence of trypomastigotes in the regional vessels. Granulomatous inflammation was seen in meninges, pleura, renal capsule, renal pelvis, and spleen of some infected mice. Four mice died at 17, 24, 26, and 27 DPI with an average parasitemia of 4.05 × 1011 trypomastigotes/mL. The average survival time was 23.5 DPI (mice = 4). Conclusion This study confirmed that the TEDC 953 strain is infectious and pathogenic in mice after the continuously cultivated in vitro. To replace the use of experimental animals, the in vitro-cultivated parasite can be used instead in further studies.
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- Wallaya Phongphaew
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Laboratory Animal Unit, Research Support Center, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Laboratory Animal Unit, Research Support Center, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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Comparative pathology of mice infected with high and low virulence of Indonesian Trypanosoma evansi isolates. J Parasit Dis 2021; 45:502-511. [PMID: 34295049 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-020-01328-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Mice infected with T. evansi cause various clinical manifestations and histopathological changes. The aim of this study was to compare the histopathological lesions of mice infected with T. evansi Bang 87 isolates (high virulence) and Pml 287 isolates (low virulence). A total of 15 susceptible mice (DDY) were divided into three groups (five mice/group): Groups I and II each were infected with 104 T. evansi of high virulence (Bang87) and low virulence (Pml 287), respectively, whereas group III served as a control group. A total of three mice from group I, and one mouse from each group II and III were killed at 4 dpi. A total of two mice from each group II and III were killed at 24 dpi. Two remaining mice from each group were observed until succumb. Mice of group I and group II at 4 dpi showed no gross lesions. However, mice of group I showed very acute animal death at 5 dpi and showed mild to moderate histopathological lesions at 4 dpi, namely non-suppurative encephalitis, non-suppurative pneumonia, hepatitis non-suppurative with intravascular trypanosomiasis, tubular degeneration and necrosis. Group II showed chronic death at 26 dpi with significant gross pathological changes at 24 dpi in spleen (swelling 10 times than normal size) accompanied by severe non-suppurative encephalitis, cholangiohepatitis non-suppurative and bile duct proliferation, diffused splenic necrosis. The result of this study is expected to be used as a basis for improved treatment management in cattle infected with high virulence T. evansi isolates that are need to be handled appropriately to avoid fatal consequences.
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Molecular Prevalence and Epidemiology of Trypanosoma evansi Among Cattle in Peninsular Malaysia. Acta Parasitol 2020; 65:165-173. [PMID: 31797192 DOI: 10.2478/s11686-019-00150-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Animal trypanosomiasis (Surra) caused by Trypanosoma evansi (T. evansi) is known to be one of the important haemoprotozoan parasites that causes great economical loss on animal production due to mortality and loss of condition. METHODS A cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors associated with T. evansi infection among cattle in Peninsular Malaysia. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was employed on 1045 blood samples collected from 43 farms. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on risk factors associated with T. evansi prevalence. The RoTat 1.2 set of primers was used to amplify products of 205 base pair. RESULTS The overall prevalence was found to be 17.9% (187/1045; 95% CI = 15.66-20.31). Trypanosoma evansi was detected among cattle in all the States of Peninsular Malaysia. Breeds of cattle and closeness to waste area, where the risk factors significantly (p < 0.05) associated with the PCR positivity of T. evansi among cattle in Peninsular Malaysia. CONCLUSION This appears to be the first time a comprehensive survey on the prevalence and risk factors of T. evansi infection in cattle using molecular tools is been carried out in the entire states of Peninsular Malaysia. The findings from this study will provide baseline information on the molecular prevalence of the haemoflagellate and its associated risk factors among cattle for an improved beef and dairy production in Peninsular Malaysia.
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Indigofera oblongifolia protects against trypanosomiasis-induced spleen injury. J Infect Public Health 2019; 12:660-665. [PMID: 30898472 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trypanosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease, transmitted by blood-sucking insects and can affect humans and animals, depending on the species of Trypanosoma parasite. Trypanosoma has acquired resistance to the majority of drugs used; hence, alternative medicines are required. Indigofera oblongifolia leaf extract (IOE) has been shown to treat blood stage malaria. Here, IOE was used to demonstrate its effect on Trypanosoma evansi-infected mice. METHODS Analysis of IOE by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry showed the presence of many active components like flavonoids and phenolics. The mice were divided into three groups as follows: vehicle control, T. evansi-infected mice and T. evansi-infected-treated mice. RESULTS The findings demonstrate a significant effect of IOE treatment on T. evansi-infected mice. Parasitemia was decreased by 70%, weight loss was reduced, and splenomegaly was significantly decreased. Additionally, IOE improved the histological architecture of the spleen, as shown by the improved histological injury score post-treatment. Anemia was apparent during the course of infection in T. evansi-infected mice; this was reversed upon treatment with IOE to almost the normal level of hemoglobin and erythrocytes. Reduced glutathione and catalase were also ameliorated upon IOE treatment compared to T. evansi-infected mice. CONCLUSION Overall, this study shows the ameliorative role of IOE against T. evansi-induced spleen injury in mice.
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Biocompatibility and Targeting Efficiency of Encapsulated Quinapyramine Sulfate-Loaded Chitosan-Mannitol Nanoparticles in a Rabbit Model of Surra. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2018; 62:AAC.00466-18. [PMID: 30104283 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00466-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Quinapyramine sulfate (QS) produces trypanocidal effects against the parasite Trypanosoma evansi but is often poorly tolerated and causes serious reactions in animals. The encapsulation of QS in chitosan-mannitol to provide sustained release would improve both the therapeutic effect of QS and the quality of life of animals treated with this formulation. QS was encapsulated into a nanoformulation prepared from chitosan, tripolyphosphate, and mannitol nanomatrix (ChQS-NPs). ChQS-NPs were well ordered in shape, with nanoparticle size, as determined by transmission electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. Our research revealed dose-dependent effects on biosafety and DNA damage in mammalian cells treated with ChQS-NPs. ChQS-NPs were absolutely risk-free at effective as well as many times higher doses against T. evansi ChQS-NPs were effective in rabbits, as they killed the parasites, relieving the animals from the clinical symptoms of the disease. The extent of this protection was similar to that observed with the conventional drug at higher dosages (5 mg QS/kg of body weight). ChQS-NPs are safe, nontoxic, and more effective than QS and offer a promising alternative to drug delivery against surra in animal models. ChQS-NPs may be useful for the treatment of surra due to reduced dosages and frequency of administration.
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Kumar P, Kumar R, Manuja BK, Singha H, Sharma A, Virmani N, Yadav SC, Manuja A. CpG-ODN Class C Mediated Immunostimulation in Rabbit Model of Trypanosoma evansi Infection. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0127437. [PMID: 26039713 PMCID: PMC4454682 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG-ODN) stimulate immune cells from a wide spectrum of mammalian species. Class C CpG-ODN is relatively stable and has the combined immune effects of both A and B classes of CpG-ODN. Trypanosoma evansi produces the state of immuno-suppression in the infected hosts. The current chemotherapeutic agents against this parasite are limited in number and usually associated with severe side effects. The present work aimed to determine the immunostimulatory effects of CpG-ODN class C in T. evansi infected rabbits. Rabbits inoculated with CpG C and challenged with T. evansi resulted in delayed onset of clinical signs with reduced severity in comparison to that of T. evansi infected rabbits. The treatment also enhanced humoral immune responses. Histopathological findings in liver and spleen revealed enhancement of mononuclear cell infiltration and secondary B cell follicles. These results demonstrate that CpG-ODN class C, has immunostimulatory properties in rabbit model of trypanosomosis. The use of booster doses or sustained delivery of CpG-ODN will further elucidate the prolonged CpG-ODN generated immune responses.
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- Parveen Kumar
- National Research Centre on Equines, Sirsa road, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India
- Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India
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- Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India
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- National Research Centre on Equines, Sirsa road, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India
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- Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India
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- National Research Centre on Equines, Sirsa road, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India
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- National Research Centre on Equines, Sirsa road, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India
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Desquesnes M, Dargantes A, Lai DH, Lun ZR, Holzmuller P, Jittapalapong S. Trypanosoma evansi and surra: a review and perspectives on transmission, epidemiology and control, impact, and zoonotic aspects. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:321237. [PMID: 24151595 PMCID: PMC3789323 DOI: 10.1155/2013/321237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Accepted: 07/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This paper reviews the transmission modes of Trypanosoma evansi. Its worldwide distribution is attributed to mechanical transmission. While the role of tabanids is clear, we raise questions on the relative role of Haematobia sp. and the possible role of Stomoxys sp. in delayed transmission. A review of the available trypanocidal drugs and their efficacy in various host species is useful for understanding how they interact in disease epidemiology, which is complex. Although there are similarities with other mechanically transmitted trypanosomes, T. evansi has a more complex epidemiology due to the diversity of its hosts and vectors. The impact of clinical and subclinical disease is difficult to establish. A model was developed for buffaloes in the Philippines, which could be transferred to other places and livestock systems. Since Trypanosoma evansi was reported in humans, further research is required to investigate its zoonotic potential. Surra remains a potentially emerging disease that is a threat to Australia, Spain, and France. A number of questions about the disease have yet to be resolved. This brief review of the basic knowledge of T. evansi suggests that there is renewed interest in the parasite, which is spreading and has a major economic impact.
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- Marc Desquesnes
- CIRAD, UMR-InterTryp, 34398 Montpellier, France
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University, Mindanao, University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Philippines
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- Center for Parasitic Organisms, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Center for Parasitic Organisms, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Pathological studies on experimental Trypanosoma evansi infection in Swiss albino mice. J Parasit Dis 2012; 36:260-4. [PMID: 24082539 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-012-0120-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2012] [Accepted: 05/19/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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The pathology of Trypanosoma evansi infection was studied in Swiss albino mice using cattle isolate of the parasite. Sixteen Swiss albino mice were used in the experiment and were divided into two groups viz. infected group (I) and uninfected healthy control group (II) comprising 12 and four mice, respectively. Twelve mice from group I were infected with 1 × 10(5) purified trypanosomes. Systematic necropsy examination specifically of the infected mice (group I) as well as of healthy control (group II) was performed and pathological changes were recorded. The different tissue samples were collected in 10 % neutral buffered formal saline and were used to study the histopathological changes. Gross post-mortem examination revealed enlargement of spleen, petechial haemorrhages in liver in the terminal stages of disease. Tissue sections revealed presence of numerous trypanosomes in blood vessels of liver, spleen, brain and kidneys. Microscopically, liver revealed lesions varying from vacuolar degeneration, coagulative necrosis along with congestion and haemorrhages. Spleen showed extensive haemorrhages in red pulp area, haemosiderosis and aggregation of histiocytes resulting in multinuclear giant cell formation. Lungs revealed oedema, congestion and mild inflammatory changes. Brain revealed mild degenerative changes along with congestion of meningeal blood vessels. Kidneys showed tubular degeneration, congestion and cellular infiltration. Heart revealed mild degenerative changes along with interstitial oedema. All changes were consistent with trypanosome infection and were confirmed by presence of trypanosomes in most of the tissue sections examined.
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Thrombocytopenia and increased clotting time in rats acutely infected by Trypanosoma evansi. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s00580-010-0971-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dargantes AP, Mercado RT, Dobson RJ, Reid SA. Estimating the impact of Trypanosoma evansi infection (surra) on buffalo population dynamics in southern Philippines using data from cross-sectional surveys. Int J Parasitol 2009; 39:1109-14. [PMID: 19268471 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2009.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2008] [Revised: 02/05/2009] [Accepted: 02/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Despite the widespread problem with surra (Trypanosoma evansi) in livestock, there are no published studies on its impact on host populations, probably because of the large financial and time cost involved in performing longitudinal studies. During 2002-6, a cross-sectional survey for T. evansi infection involving 1732 buffaloes from 71 villages in southern Philippines was carried out. Other livestock animals (horses, cattle and goats) in every surveyed village were also tested for infection with T. evansi but domestic buffaloes were the primary survey target. Seroprevalence ranged from 6% to 21% and 13% to 100% for buffaloes in low and high risk areas, respectively. Key demographic parameters were estimated from the age structured distributions of the sampled buffalo population for each sex. All areas were dominated by females (69%) and the annual calving rate for areas of 100% and low seroprevalence was 15% and 47%, respectively. Males were removed at a relatively high annual rate of 27% in all areas. In the main reproductive years (4-10) female removal/mortality was <1% and 10% for low and high risk areas, respectively. Older females were removed/died at a rate similar to males regardless of area. In high risk areas there were consistently more 2-year than 1-year old females and the reverse was true for the low risk areas. This implies that females were imported to the high risk areas for breeding. By assuming a stable age structure and similar size populations in each area, it was estimated that 28% of female calves need to be moved from low to high risk areas to maintain the observed age structure. In high risk areas, surra imposes significant financial losses due to reduced fertility, high mortality/removal rate and the necessity to import replacement buffaloes.
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- A P Dargantes
- School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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Rodrigues A, Fighera RA, Souza TM, Schild AL, Barros CSL. Neuropathology of Naturally Occurring Trypanosoma evansi Infection of Horses. Vet Pathol 2009; 46:251-8. [DOI: 10.1354/vp.46-2-251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The clinical signs and pathology of the central nervous system in 9 horses with naturally occurring neurologic disease due to Trypanosoma evansi are described. The clinical course was 2 to 20 days; clinical signs included marked ataxia, blindness, head tilt and circling, hyperexcitability, obtundity, proprioceptive deficits, head pressing, and paddling movements. Grossly, asymmetric leukoencephalomalacia with yellowish discoloration of white matter and flattening of the gyri were observed in the brain of 7 of 9 horses. Histologically, all 9 horses had necrotizing encephalitis that was most severe in the white matter, with edema, demyelination, and lymphoplasmacytic perivascular cuffs. Mild to moderate meningitis or meningomyelitis was observed in the spinal cord of 5 of 7 horses. T. evansi was detected immunohistochemically in the perivascular spaces and neuropil of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded brain tissue in 8 of 9 horses.
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- A. Rodrigues
- Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa
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- Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa
Maria, Brazil
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- Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa
Maria, Brazil
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- Laboratório Regional de Diagnóstico, Faculdade de Veterinária,
Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa
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Analysis of gene expression profiles in the liver and spleen of mice infected with Trypanosoma evansi by using a cDNA microarray. Parasitol Res 2008; 104:385-97. [PMID: 18843506 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-008-1211-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2008] [Accepted: 09/22/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Trypanosoma evansi, the cause of the disease Surra in livestock, is the most widely geographically distributed pathogenic trypanosome occurring in Africa, South and Central America, and Asia, where it causes significant economic loss. Although many studies have described the histopathology induced in the organs of mice infected with T. evansi, few studies have been conducted on gene expression in these organs. Here we used complementary DNA microarray to analyze the gene expression profiles in the liver and spleen of mice infected with T. evansi (STIB 806) at the peak parasitemia (7 days after infection). A total of 14,000 sequences including full length and partial complementary DNAs representing novel, known, and control genes of mouse were analyzed. Results from GeneOntology annotation showed that 158 genes in the liver and 73 genes in the spleen were up-regulated in the infected mice and that 178 genes in the liver and 117 genes in the spleen of infected mice were down-regulated compared with control (non-infected) mice. Most of these genes are metabolism, transport, protein biosynthesis, transcription factors, and nucleic acid binding protein-related genes. The changes of some important genes, such as heat shock protein 70 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen, were confirmed by quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. TdT-mediated dUTP-digoxigenin nick end labeling analysis results revealed that extensive apoptosis occurred in the liver of infected mice at the peak of parasitemia. Our results provide a comprehensive profile of changes in gene expression in the liver and spleen of mice infected with T. evansi and may be helpful in understanding the pathogenesis of Surra at a molecular level.
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Youssif M, Hassan T, Malik KE. Chemotherapy Correction of Haematological Changes Induced by T. evansi in Nubian Goats. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2007. [DOI: 10.3923/jms.2007.1150.1156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Hilali M, Abdel-Gawad A, Nassar A, Abdel-Wahab A. Hematological and biochemical changes in water buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis) infected with Trypanosoma evansi. Vet Parasitol 2006; 139:237-43. [PMID: 16567045 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2005] [Revised: 02/07/2006] [Accepted: 02/14/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Four water buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis) were each inoculated intravenously with 10(6)T. evansi (camel isolate) and the fifth calf kept as non-infected control. The blood and sera of all calves were examined every 4 days during the first month post-inoculation (pi) and then once weekly until the end of the experiment (88 days pi). They were examined for hematological and biochemical changes, liver and kidney function tests. Hemoglobin concentration (Hb%), packed cell volume (PCV) and red blood cell count were significantly decreased. Total leucocytic count, lymphocytes and monocytes showed significant increase. Liver function tests revealed significant elevation in the activity of lactate dehydrogenase enzyme (LDH), globulin, total biliruben and indirect biliruben while alkaline phosphatase enzyme showed significant decrease. Kidney function tests revealed significant decrease of both creatinine and urea.
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- M Hilali
- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt.
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Dargantes AP, Reid SA, Copeman DB. Experimental Trypanosoma evansi infection in the goat. I. Clinical signs and clinical pathology. J Comp Pathol 2005; 133:261-6. [PMID: 16213515 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2005.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2004] [Accepted: 05/31/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A strain of Trypanosoma evansi isolated from an equine case of surra in Mindanao, Philippines was used to infect intravenously two groups (A and B) of five male goats aged 8-10 months. Animals of groups A and B received 5000 and 50 000 trypanosomes, respectively, and five further animals (group C) served as uninfected controls. Four of the 10 infected goats died 8-78 days after inoculation. Group C goats gained weight (mean 22.8 g/day) while infected goats in groups A and B lost weight (means of 21.4 and 45.0 g/day, respectively). Parasitaemia fluctuated regularly between peaks and troughs, with repeated periods of about 6 days during which no trypanosomes were detected in the blood. Clinical signs and clinico-pathological changes in infected goats were not pathognomonic in the absence of parasites in the blood, and leucocytosis was not a reliable indicator of infection. It was concluded that in endemic areas fluctuating fever, progressive emaciation, anaemia, coughing, testicular enlargement and diarrhoea are suggestive of surra; confirmation, however, may necessitate examination of blood every few days for trypanosomes, and possibly other diagnostic tests.
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- A P Dargantes
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University, Musuan 8710, Bukidnon, Philippines
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Dargantes AP, Campbell RSF, Copeman DB, Reid SA. Experimental Trypanosoma evansi infection in the goat. II. Pathology. J Comp Pathol 2005; 133:267-76. [PMID: 16213516 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2005.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2004] [Accepted: 05/31/2005] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Infection of male goats aged 8-10 months with 5000 or 50 000 organisms of a Mindanao strain of Trypanosoma evansi was observed over a period of 90 days. The infection induced clinical disease which was lethal, especially at the higher dose rate. Lesions were more acute in goats that received the higher dose. Gross and microscopical changes were not pathognomonic, except in the presence of demonstrable trypanosomes. At necropsy, a combination of lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, testicular enlargement, anaemic signs and consolidation of the anterior lobes of the lungs was suggestive of surra. Testicular changes, especially aspermia, indicated probable infertility. The cytopathology of the lungs, liver, intestine, kidneys, testes, bone marrow, brain and other organs was immunological in nature, characterized by mononuclear infiltration of interstitial tissues, with minor cellular damage and the presence of trypanosomes. B- and T- cell responses were observed in the lymphatic system, but the findings indicated immunosuppression in the lymph nodes, spleen and bone marrow during the third month after infection. Exudative inflammatory changes were mild. It is suggested that the cytopathology of most haemophilic trypanosomal infections is predominantly an immunological process.
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- A P Dargantes
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University, Musuan 8710, Bukidnon, Philippines
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Hilali M, Abdel-Gawad A, Nassar A, Abdel-Wahab A, Magnus E, Büscher P. Evaluation of the card agglutination test (CATT/T. evansi) for detection of Trypanosoma evansi infection in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in Egypt. Vet Parasitol 2004; 121:45-51. [PMID: 15110402 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2003] [Revised: 02/03/2004] [Accepted: 02/09/2004] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A card agglutination test (CATT/T. evansi) was evaluated for detection of antibodies against Trypanosoma evansi (T. evansi) in experimentally and naturally infected buffaloes. Four calves were inoculated with a strain of T. evansi isolated from a dromedary camel. Parasitological examination of the calves revealed trypanosomes in the blood from days 4 to 9 post-inoculation (PI). General emaciation appeared from day 26 PI and aggravated until the end of the experiment (day 88 PI). Antibodies against T. evansi were detectable from day 8 PI till the end of the experiment. Parasitological examination of 200 water buffalo blood samples obtained from slaughterhouses revealed negative results. Serological examination of these animals showed that 48 (24%) water buffaloes had anti-T. evansi antibodies.
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- M Hilali
- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Cairo, Egypt.
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Dávila AMR, Herrera HM, Schlebinger T, Souza SS, Traub-Cseko YM. Using PCR for unraveling the cryptic epizootiology of livestock trypanosomosis in the Pantanal, Brazil. Vet Parasitol 2004; 117:1-13. [PMID: 14597273 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2003.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Trypanosoma vivax and Trypanosoma evansi are livestock parasites of economic importance in Africa, Asia and South America. In the Pantanal, Brazil, they cause economic losses in both cattle and equines. Little is known of their maintenance and spread in nature, particularly in terms of reservoirs and means of mechanical transmission. Here we report for the first time the use of PCR for the detection of T. vivax and T. evansi in bovines, buffaloes and sheep. Whereas parasitological diagnosis detected only two T. vivax infections, one in buffalo and another in a cow, PCR detected infections in 34.8% buffaloes, 44.7% bovines and 37.3% sheep. Trypanozoon primers detected 41.8% infections in buffaloes and 8.1% in cattle. PCR revealed 6.9% mixed infections in buffaloes and 5.3% in cattle. The potential role of cattle and buffaloes as hosts and reservoirs of T. vivax is discussed, as well as the implications of possible extravascular foci in the maintenance of livestock trypanosomosis.
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- A M R Dávila
- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular de Tripanosomatídeos, Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fiocruz, Av Brasil 4365, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21045-900, Brazil.
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. OEO, . SA. Cytogenetic Effect of the Trypanocidal Drug Berenil in Blood Cultures of River Buffalo. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2004.180.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Herrera HM, Aquino LP, Menezes RF, Marques LC, Moraes MA, Werther K, Machado RZ. Trypanosoma evansi experimental infection in the South American coati (Nasua nasua): clinical, parasitological and humoral immune response. Vet Parasitol 2001; 102:209-16. [PMID: 11777600 DOI: 10.1016/s0304-4017(01)00532-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The course of Trypanosoma evansi infection in coatis (Carnivora, Procionidae) was followed for 262 days. Parasites were detected in all infected animals from day 2 post infection until the end of the study. No correlation between temperature and parasitemia was observed. Animals of the infected group demonstrated depression, weakness, lethargy and pale mucous membranes. Indirect fluorescent antibody tests detected anti-T. evansi antibodies within 7 to 14 days post infection and showed high levels until the end of the experimental period. The persistent parasitemia in coati and their relative tolerance to clinical signs suggested that this species develops a chronic disease and plays an important role in the epidemiology of trypanosomosis due to T. evansi in enzootic regions.
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- H M Herrera
- Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, s/n 14.884.900, /SP, Jaboticabal, Brazil
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Biswas D, Choudhury A, Misra KK. Histopathology of Trypanosoma (Trypanozoon) evansi infection in bandicoot rat. I. visceral organs. Exp Parasitol 2001; 99:148-59. [PMID: 11846525 DOI: 10.1006/expr.2001.4664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Experimental infection of Trypanosoma (Trypanozoon) evansi in Bandicota bengalensis produces an acute disease course leading to untimely death of the bandicoot rat. The sequential alteration of liver, spleen, lung, kidney, and heart was studied on the 5th, 8th, 12th, and 14th days postinoculation. The rats showed inflammatory, degenerative, and necrotic changes in these organs. In liver, pseudolobule formation, necrosis and hemorrhage within the sinusoids, and fatty degeneration of hepatic cells were the predominant histopathological changes. The changes were destructive and irreversible. In spleen giant cells aggregation and granulomatous lesion, i.e., accumulation of histiocytes, were the protective changes, whereas tissue and cell damage indicated irreversible degeneration. The gradual development of intrabronchus inflammation, aggregation of inflammatory cells around the alveoli, congestion of bronchioles, septal edema, atrophy of alveolar walls, migration of macrophages, and emphysema were the histopathological changes noticed in the lungs of the infected rats. The affected kidney showed infiltration of lymphocytes, hemorrhage in the interlobular space, and glomerulitis as the irreversible and destructive changes in the rats. There was degeneration of myocardium in the hearts of the rats. The histopathological changes in these organs are compared with those studied in surra, human sleeping sickness disease, and African trypanosomiasis. Possible mechanisms for these histological changes in the visceral organs are discussed.
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- D Biswas
- Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Calcutta 700 019, India
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Reid SA, Husein A, Partoutomo S, Copeman DB. The susceptibility of two species of wallaby to infection with Trypanosoma evansi. Aust Vet J 2001; 79:285-8. [PMID: 11349416 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2001.tb11983.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the susceptibility of the agile wallaby (Macropus agilis) and the dusky pademelon (Thylogale brunil) to infection with Trypanosoma evansi. METHOD Two agile wallabies and three dusky pademelons were experimentally infected with between 5 x 10(4) and 10 x 10(4) T evansi from a cryopreserved stabilate isolated from an indonesian buffalo. Animals were observed twice daily for clinical signs and blood was collected every 3 days to determine parasitaemia. Necropsy was conducted on animals that died or were euthanised when in extremis and representative tissue sections examined. RESULTS All wallabies developed a high parasitaemia by 6 days after infection, which persisted until death or euthanasia in extremis, between days 8 and 61. Clinical signs included anorexia, weakness and ataxia. Anaemia occurred in one wallaby that survived for 61 days. Gross pathological changes varied between animals. They included pericarditis, serous atrophy of fat, splenomegaly, ulcerative gastritis and enteritis. Histological changes were characterised by a mononuclear cell infiltration of the connective tissue of most organs with little cellular destruction. Striking lesions were seen in the choroid, heart, stomach and small intestine. CONCLUSION Agile wallabies and pademelons are highly susceptible to infection with T evansi. Wallabies, therefore, have the potential to spread T evansi within New Guinea and Australia if infection is introduced. Mortality is likely to be high thereby acting as an indicator of recent introduction. Histological changes seen in wallabies infected with T evansi are diagnostic for infections occurring in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
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- S A Reid
- Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland 4811.
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