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Li X, Jing H, Liu X, Wang Q, Qiu S, Liu D, Wu S, Lin X. Comparative evaluation of two commercial ELISA kits for detection of antibodies against Akabane virus in cattle serum. BMC Vet Res 2019; 15:408. [PMID: 31711494 PMCID: PMC6849277 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-019-2156-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Akabane disease (AD), a barrier to international trade for endemic areas with far economic impact on the countries, is caused by Akabane virus (AKAV). Commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a commonly used diagnostic technique for AKAV infection, including the IDEXX and IDVET ELISA kits. However, the comparative evaluation of the IDEXX and IDVET ELISA kits has not been published. The object of this study was to evaluate the test performance of the two commercial ELISA kits in detecting serum anti-AKAV antibodies in cattle. Results With virus neutralization test (VNT) as the “relative gold standard”, the diagnostic sensitivity (DSe) was 80.39% (123/153) and 93.46% (143/153) for the IDEXX and IDVET ELISA kit, when suspect samples were included. The diagnostic specificity (DSp) for the IDEXX and IDVET ELISA kit was 93.48% (502/537) and 82.31% (442/537), respectively. Conclusion Both of the tested ELISA kits could be applied to detect antibodies against AKAV in cattle serum. The IDVET ELISA kit had a higher DSe. The IDEXX ELISA kit possessed the higher DSp. These results have important implications if the kits are used to screen herds or individual cattle in surveillance programs, or at border crossings for import-export inspection and quarantine.
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- Xiaolin Li
- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China.
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- Institute of Animal Quarantine, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100176, China.
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Kirkland PD. Arbovirus infections of animals: congenital deformities, encephalitis, sudden death and blindness. MICROBIOLOGY AUSTRALIA 2018. [DOI: 10.1071/ma18030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Viruses from five different taxonomic families have been shown to be the cause of disease outbreaks in either domesticated or wild animals. These include viruses spread by both mosquitoes and biting midges from the genus Culicoides, especially C. brevitarsis. A number of arboviruses also present significant impediments to the international movement of live animals, semen and embryos.
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Mathew C, Klevar S, Elbers ARW, van der Poel WHM, Kirkland PD, Godfroid J, Mdegela RH, Mwamengele G, Stokstad M. Detection of serum neutralizing antibodies to Simbu sero-group viruses in cattle in Tanzania. BMC Vet Res 2015; 11:208. [PMID: 26276442 PMCID: PMC4536799 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-015-0526-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Orthobunyaviruses belonging to the Simbu sero-group occur worldwide, including the newly recognized Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Europe. These viruses cause congenital malformations and reproductive losses in ruminants. Information on the presence of these viruses in Africa is scarce and the origin of SBV is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of antibodies against SBV and closely related viruses in cattle in Tanzania, and their possible association with reproductive disorders. Results In a cross-sectional study, serum from 659 cattle from 202 herds collected in 2012/2013 were analyzed using a commercial kit for SBV ELISA, and 61 % were positive. Univariable logistic regression revealed significant association between ELISA seropositivity and reproductive disorders (OR = 1.9). Sera from the same area collected in 2008/2009, before the SBV epidemic in Europe, were also tested and 71 (54.6 %) of 130 were positive. To interpret the ELISA results, SBV virus neutralization test (VNT) was performed on 110 sera collected in 2012/2013, of which 51 % were positive. Of 71 sera from 2008/2009, 21 % were positive. To investigate potential cross reactivity with related viruses, 45 sera from 2012/2013 that were positive in SBV ELISA were analyzed in VNTs for Aino, Akabane, Douglas, Peaton, Sabo, SBV, Sathuperi, Shamonda, Simbu and Tinaroo viruses. All 45 sera were positive for one or more of these viruses. Twenty-nine sera (64.4 %) were positive for SBV, and one had the highest titer for this virus. Conclusions This is the first indication that Aino, Akabane, Douglas, Peaton, Sabo, SBV, Sathuperi, Shamonda and Tinaroo viruses circulate and cause negative effect on reproductive performance in cattle in Tanzania. SBV or a closely related virus was present before the European epidemic. However, potential cross reactivity complicates the interpretation of serological studies in areas where several related viruses may circulate. Virus isolation and molecular characterization in cattle and/or vectors is recommended to further identify the viruses circulating in this region. However, isolation in cattle is difficult due to short viremic period of 2 to 6 days, and isolation in vectors does not necessarily reflect the situation in cattle.
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- Coletha Mathew
- Department of Production Animal Clinical Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Science, P.O. Box 8146, Dep 0033, Oslo, Norway. .,Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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- Norwegian Veterinary Institute, Oslo, Norway.
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- Central Veterinary Institute, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Lelystad, The Netherlands.
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- Central Veterinary Institute, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Lelystad, The Netherlands.
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- Elizabeth McArthur Virology Laboratory, Narellen, Australia.
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- Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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- Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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- Department of Production Animal Clinical Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Science, P.O. Box 8146, Dep 0033, Oslo, Norway.
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Seasonal drivers of the epidemiology of arthropod-borne viruses in Australia. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2014; 8:e3325. [PMID: 25412443 PMCID: PMC4239014 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Arthropod-borne viruses are a major cause of emerging disease with significant public health and economic impacts. However, the factors that determine their activity and seasonality are not well understood. In Australia, a network of sentinel cattle herds is used to monitor the distribution of several such viruses and to define virus-free regions. Herein, we utilize these serological data to describe the seasonality, and its drivers, of three economically important animal arboviruses: bluetongue virus, Akabane virus and bovine ephemeral fever virus. Through epidemiological time-series analyses of sero-surveillance data of 180 sentinel herds between 2004–2012, we compared seasonal parameters across latitudes, ranging from the tropical north (−10°S) to the more temperate south (−40°S). This analysis revealed marked differences in seasonality between distinct geographic regions and climates: seasonality was most pronounced in southern regions and gradually decreased as latitude decreased toward the Equator. Further, we show that both the timing of epidemics and the average number of seroconversions have a strong geographical component, which likely reflect patterns of vector abundance through co-varying climatic factors, especially temperature and rainfall. Notably, despite their differences in biology, including insect vector species, all three viruses exhibited very similar seasonality. By revealing the factors that shape spatial and temporal distributions, our study provides a more complete understanding of arbovirus seasonality that will enable better risk predictions. Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are a group of viruses that can have major impacts on public health, animal health and agricultural trade, and appear to be increasing in both number and prevalence worldwide. Despite their importance as emerging pathogens, the spatial patterns, long-term seasonal characteristics and drivers of seasonality in many arboviruses are poorly understood. The island continent of Australia provides an ideal case study for the spatial analysis of emerging arboviruses, harboring diverse climatic conditions across a wide range of latitudes. Herein we utilize long-term serological data from a nationwide network of sentinel herds in Australia to describe the seasonality of three economically important animal arboviruses: bluetongue virus, Akabane virus and bovine ephemeral fever virus. Using epidemiological time series analysis, we demonstrate that these viruses exhibit a distinct spatial pattern in both the peak timing and intensity of annual epidemic cycles, with the strongest seasonality observed in southerly geographic regions. In addition, we reveal the climatic factors that drive patterns of arbovirus distribution and, by doing so, provide a more complete understanding of arbovirus seasonality, which in turn will improve the risk assessment of these viruses.
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Dynamics of Schmallenberg virus infection within a cattle herd in Germany, 2011. Epidemiol Infect 2013; 142:1501-4. [PMID: 24128891 DOI: 10.1017/s0950268813002525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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In late 2011, the insect-transmitted Schmallenberg virus (SBV) emerged in Europe. In this study, a cattle farm located in the core region of the epidemic was closely monitored between May 2011 and January 2012. Up to the end of September every tested serum sample was negative by an SBV-specific antibody ELISA, suggesting the absence of an infection before autumn 2011. Around the end of September/beginning of October SBV genome was detected in blood samples of some animals, and a few cows exhibited fever during that period. Starting at the end of September the first cows seroconverted; the within-herd prevalence reached 100% within barely 1 month. Consequently, SBV spread rapidly in the tested herd during the vector season of 2011.
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Elbers ARW, Loeffen WLA, Quak S, de Boer-Luijtze E, van der Spek AN, Bouwstra R, Maas R, Spierenburg MAH, de Kluijver EP, van Schaik G, van der Poel WHM. Seroprevalence of Schmallenberg virus antibodies among dairy cattle, the Netherlands, winter 2011-2012. Emerg Infect Dis 2012; 18:1065-71. [PMID: 22709656 PMCID: PMC3376820 DOI: 10.3201/eid1807.120323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Seroprevalence was highest in the eastern part of the country, bordering Germany, where the virus was first identified. Infections with Schmallenberg virus (SBV) are associated with congenital malformations in ruminants. Because reporting of suspected cases only could underestimate the true rate of infection, we conducted a seroprevalence study in the Netherlands to detect past exposure to SBV among dairy cattle. A total of 1,123 serum samples collected from cattle during November 2011–January 2012 were tested for antibodies against SBV by using a virus neutralization test; seroprevalence was 72.5%. Seroprevalence was significantly higher in the central-eastern part of the Netherlands than in the northern and southern regions (p<0.001). In addition, high (70%–100%) within-herd seroprevalence was observed in 2 SBV-infected dairy herds and 2 SBV-infected sheep herds. No significant differences were found in age-specific prevalence of antibodies against SBV, which is an indication that SBV is newly arrived in the country.
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- Armin R W Elbers
- Department of Epidemiology, Crisis Organisation and Diagnostics, Central Veterinary Institute, part of Wageningen UR, Lelystad, the Netherlands.
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Akabane and bovine ephemeral fever viruses are exotic to the American continent. Both viruses are spread by insect vectors, and each causes disease of varying severity in food-producing animals. However, there are few other similarities between the agents and the diseases that they cause. They do not share the same insect vectors, the mammalian host range is different, and the clinical manifestations of virus infection vary markedly. Akabane virus is a cause of severe congenital defects, but adult animals show no signs of infection. In contrast, bovine ephemeral fever virus causes a febrile illness affecting mainly mature animals. If introduced to North America, it is probable that there would be significant economic losses, at least until endemic virus transmission patterns were established. Subsequently, it is likely that there would be patterns of alternate disease outbreaks followed by interepidemic periods in which there is a minor clinical effect.
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- Peter D Kirkland
- Virology Laboratory, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, NSW Agriculture, PMB 8, Camden, 2570 New South Wales, Australia.
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Akabane virus, an arthropod-borne Bunyavirus, is the major cause of epizootics of congenital malformations in ruminants in Australia, Japan, Korea, and Israel, and is suspected to be a cause of sporadic outbreaks elsewhere. Blood-sucking insects, such as biting midges, transmit the virus horizontally to vertebrates. Climatic factors influence the seasonal activity and geographic range of the vector population and, therefore, occurrence of related disease. Inoculated ruminants seroconvert rapidly after a short subclinical viremia. Infection is of consequence only if ruminants are pregnant and not protected by adequate specific neutralizing antibodies. In naive pregnant animals, virus may spread hematogenously to replicate and persist in trophoblastic cells of placental cotyledons and subsequently invade the fetus. A distinct tropism for immature rapidly dividing cells of the fetal central nervous system and skeletal muscle results in direct virus-induced necrotizing encephalomyelitis and polymyositis. If fetuses survive, such injury may manifest as arthrogryposis, hydranencephaly, porencephaly, microencephaly, hydrocephalus, or encephalomyelitis at term. The earlier in gestation that fetal infection occurs, the more severe the lesions, reflecting the large population of vulnerable cells and lack of fetal immunocompetency at earlier stages of pregnancy. Injury during the period of critical cell migration and differentiation in organogenesis may substantially disrupt structural development in target organs. Late gestational infections cause nonsuppurative inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, premature birth, or fetal death with stillbirth or abortion. Affected neonates are nonviable. Control is by vaccination but is not always justified economically. Akabane viral infections must be differentiated from infections with other teratogenic viruses (including related Bunyaviruses), inherited conditions, and maternal intoxications. Diagnosis is made by serology and viral isolation.
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- J A Charles
- Veterinary Pathology Services Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
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Murray MD. Akabane epizootics in New South Wales: evidence for long-distance dispersal of the biting midge Culicoides brevitarsis. Aust Vet J 1987; 64:305-8. [PMID: 3125823 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1987.tb07332.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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In 1983 an outbreak of Akabane disease occurred in calves in New South Wales between Coolah and Dunedoo at the foothills of the Liverpool Range, from Molong to Oberon in the Blue Mountains and in the Bylong Valley. These areas, at the time of infection of the dams, were in a drought and conditions were unsuitable for the multiplication of C. brevitarsis. In late March meteorological phenomena developed producing air movements favourable for transporting infected midges from the Hunter Valley. A re-examination of the data from the epizootics of 1974 and 1955 showed that similar weather systems had developed. It is possible that the source of infected midges in these epizootics was also the Hunter Valley.
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- M D Murray
- CSIRO, Division of Tropical Animal Science, North Ryde, New South Wales
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Healy P, Harper P, Bowler J. Prenatal occurrence and mode of inheritance of neuraxial oedema in Poll Hereford calves. Res Vet Sci 1985. [DOI: 10.1016/s0034-5288(18)31854-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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