Molecular detection of Brucella abortus in wild and captive felids

Abstract Purpose Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of great public health importance. In wild animals, Brucella abortus is one of the most diagnosed species, mainly in enzootic environments where domestic animals share the same environment. B. abortus is common in environments shared by cattle, wild, and domestic animals. This study aimed to detect the presence of B. abortus DNA in free-ranging and captivity felids at Mato Grosso State, Brazil. Method Polymerase chain reaction, based on the genetic element IS711, was performed in blood samples collected from 23 free-ranging and captive felids. The species represented include Leopardus colocolo, Leopardus pardalis, Leopardus wiedii, Panthera onca, Puma concolor, and Puma yagouaroundi. Results DNA amplification of B. abortus was observed in only one captive P. concolor (4.34%). Conclusion The detection of this pathogen in captive animals using molecular tools demonstrates the importance of monitoring, as it raises concerns about the possibility of transmission between humans and wild and domestic animals, especially in regions of vast biodiversity, such as in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Susceptibilidade antibiótica de isolados bacterianos em diferentes tipos de ceratites ulcerativas de cães na cidade de Cuiabá / Antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria isolated from different types of ulcerative keratitis of dogs in the city of Cuiabá, Brazil

Objetivou-se identificar microrganismos isolados de diferentes tipos de ceratite ulcerativa em cães, juntamente com a sua susceptibilidade a antimicrobianos. O resultado do tratamento médico e cirúrgico também foi correlacionado com o tipo de isolado. Amostras para microbiologia foram obtidas com auxílio de swab estéril em 104 olhos de 72 pacientes sem histórico prévio de tratamento com antibióticos tópicos, atendidos no período de maio de 2012 a março de 2015. Os antibióticos testados foram: neomicina, gentamicina, tobramicina, cloranfenicol, polimixina B, ciprofloxacino, ofloxacino e moxifloxacina. No total, 131 bactérias foram isoladas de 96/104 olhos estudados, sendo o gênero Staphylococcus (48,09%) predominante, seguido por Pseudomonas aeruginosa (16,01%). O Shih Tzu foi a raça mais prevalente (33,33%) e o número de isolados gram-negativos foi significativamente maior nessa raça, comparativamente aos Pinschers (p=0,003), aos Filas, aos Poodles e aos sem raça definida (p=0,046). As bactérias isoladas neste estudo apresentaram maior susceptibilidade ao ofloxacino (84,55%), que foi significativamente mais eficaz em relação a neomicina e a polimixina B (p<0,0001), ao cloranfenicol (p=0,0001), a tobramicina (p=0,0007), a gentamicina (p=0,0021) e as outras fluorquinolonas, ciprofloxacino (p=0,0004) e moxifloxacino (p<0,0001). Os organismos gram-positivos foram isolados de um número significativamente maior de olhos que apresentavam ceratite ulcerativa não complicada, comparativamente àqueles com olhos acometidos por ceratite ulcerativa complicada (p=0,011). Igualmente, o número de bactérias gram-positivas foi maior que o de gram-negativas, tanto nos casos que receberam tratamento médico, como nos que foram operados, sem significativa estatística (p=0,745). Na presente pesquisa, Staphylococcus sp. foi a bactéria mais encontrada nas ceratites ulcerativas não complicadas. Já nos olhos com ceratites complicadas, embora a Pseudomonas aeruginosa tenha sido a bactéria mais predominante, o tratamento clínico foi suficiente para cura da afecção corneal na maior parte dos casos. O ofloxacino e a gentamicina foram os agentes mais eficazes contra a maioria dos isolados, com exceção do Streptococcus sp., onde o cloranfenicol se mostrou o mais eficaz. Ceratites ulcerativas sem complicações que apresentem culturas negativas podem evoluir para ceratites ulcerativas complicadas, salientando a necessidade de tratamento anti-colagenolítico em todos os casos.

The purpose of the present study was to analyze antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria associated with different types of ulcerative keratitis in dogs. The outcome of medical or surgical treatment was also correlated with the type of isolate. Samples for microbiology were obtained by means of sterile swab from 104 eyes of 72 canine patients with ulcerative keratitis without previous history of antibiotic treatment, seen from May 2012 to March 2015. Only patients with no previous treatment with antibiotics were included in the study. Bacterial isolates were identified and the antibiotic susceptibility was tested to neomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, chloramphenicol, polymyxin B, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin and moxifloxacin. In total, 131 species of bacteria were isolated from 96/104 eyes, and Staphylococcus sp. predominated (48.09%), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (16.01%). Shih Tzus were over represented (33.33%) and the number of gram-negative isolates were significantly higher in this breed, in comparison to Pinchers (P=0.003), Filas, Poodles, and other mixed-breeds (P=0.046). All species isolated in this study were more sensitive to ofloxacin (84.55%), that was significantly most efficient than neomycin and polymyxin B (P<0.0001), chloramphenicol (P=0.0001), tobramycin (P=0.0007), gentamicin (P=0.0021) and the other fluoroquinolones, ciprofloxacin (P=0.0004) and moxifloxacin (P<0.0001). Gram-positive organisms were isolated in a significant larger number of eyes with uncomplicated ulcerative keratitis, in comparison to those eyes with complicated ulcerative keratitis (P=0.011). Likewise, gram-positive were isolated in a larger number than gram-negatives microorganisms in cases that received either medically or surgical treatment, without statistical significance (P=0.745). In the present research, Staphylococcus sp. was the bacteria most commonly isolated in the eyes with uncomplicated ulcerative keratitis. Although Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common isolate in the eyes with complicated ulcerative keratitis, the majority of cases managed clinically had a successful outcome. Ofloxacin and gentamicin were found to be effective against the majority of isolates, with the exception of Streptococcus. sp, in which chloramphenicol was the most effective antibiotic. Uncomplicated ulcerative keratitis presenting negative culture may evolve to complicated ulcerative keratitis, warring the necessity of anti-collagenolytic treatment in all cases.(AU)

Molecular characterization of Pasteurella multocida isolates from swine lungs by Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA / Caracterização molecular de isolados de Pasteurella multocida de pulmões de suínos através da técnica Randonly Amplified Polymorphic DNA

ABSTRACT: Swine respiratory diseases such as atrophic rhinitis and bronchopneumonia caused by Pasteurella (P.) multocida cause important economic losses to the modern swine industry. The purpose of this study was to characterize P. multocida strains isolated from swine lungs by RAPD (Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA) to demonstrate their genetic diversity. Ninety-four samples of fragments from lungs with pneumonia and sixty one samples without pneumonia were collected in slaughterhouses in Mato Grosso during the period from December 2009 to March 2010. Clinical cases in 2012 and 2013 were also included in this study. Among the lung fragments with macroscopic lesions, without macroscopic lesions and clinical samples, 40.42%, 4.49% and 100% were positive for P. multocida, respectively. Bacterial identification culturing was confirmed by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) by means of the amplification of the gene kmt1. RAPD technique was performed for 46 isolates, and in every isolate, a total of 7 to 11 amplification bands were detected, composed of 8 clusters based on genetic similarity. Thus, treatment, control and preventive measures should consider the genetic diversity of P. multocida populations in swine herds in order to improve the development of new protocols to produce antimicrobials and vaccines.

RESUMO: As doenças respiratórias suínas como a rinite atrófica e broncopneumonia, associada a Pasteurella (P.) multocida causam importantes perdas econômicas na suinocultura moderna. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar isolados de P. multocida de pulmão suíno através do Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) para demonstrar a diversidade genética. Noventa e quatro amostras de fragmentos de pulmões com lesões de pneumonia e sessenta e uma amostras sem lesão foram coletadas em frigoríficos no Estado do Mato Grosso, durante o período de dezembro de 2009 a março de 2010. Amostra de casos clínicos ocorridos em 2012 e 2013 também foram inlcuídos. Amostras de pulmões com lesões macroscópicas, sem lesões macroscópicas e amostras clínicas apresentaram presença de 40,42%, 4,49% e 100% de isolamento para P. multocida, respectivamente. Os isolados foram todos confirmados através da PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) pela amplificação do gene kmt1. A técnica de RAPD foi realizada em 46 amostras e em cada isolado foi detectado 7 a 11 bandas, que foram agrupadas em 8 grupos baseados em suas similaridades genéticas. Dessa forma, tratamento, controle e medidas preventivas deveriam considerar a diversidade genética da população de P. multocida em rebanhos suínos para melhorar o desenvolvimento de novos protocolos para produção de antimicrobianos e vacinas.