Lesions caused by human and domestic and wild animal bites

ABSTRACT Animal bites are a common problem in the emergency room. There are many reports of isolated cases (mainly of domestic mammals); however, texts with more comprehensive and general guidance on these kinds of bite injuries are necessary, including those caused by wild mammals, reptiles, and even fish. This review aims to update knowledge on this problem, which includes human and domestic and wild animal bites. Health teams in emergency care centers should be aware of the initial and late measures required to control this problem.

Incidência de dermatofitoses em cães no período de janeiro de 2016 a janeiro de 2018 em um laboratório veterinário de análises clínicas na cidade de Chapecó ­ SC / Incidence of dermatophytes in dogs in the period from january 2016 to january 2018 in a veterinary laboratory of clinical analisis in the city of Chapecó - SC

Objetivo: Tendo em vista a possibilidade de variação na incidência e prevalência das dermatofitoses de uma região geográfica para outra, e seu potencial zoonótico, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo fornecer dados a respeito da frequência de dermatofitoses em cães na cidade de Chapecó-SC. Métodos: Avaliaram-se resultados de exames micológico direto e cultura fúngica de caninos, emitidos por um laboratório particular de análises clínicas veterinárias na cidade de Chapecó, Santa Catarina. Os dados foram coletados do sistema Multvet e analisados por meio do software IBM SPSS 22.0 através do cálculo de frequência. Resultados: No período compreendido foram solicitados 108 exames para micológico direto e 223 para cultura fúngica. Destes, 81 laudos de micológico direto (75%) e 159 laudos de cultura fúngica (71%) atendiam aos critérios de inclusão, sendo a maioria dos resultados pertencentes a fêmeas com idade entre 1 e 8 anos, sem raça definida (SRD); além disso verificou-se que não houve diferença significativa entre as solicitações dos exames por estação do ano. A respeito da espécie de dermatófito isolado na cultura fúngica, corroborando com demais estudos, o Microsporum canis foi o mais frequente. Conclusão: Visto que as dermatofitoses são consideradas doenças com potencial zoonótico, e sua epidemiologia é conhecida por mudar ao longo do tempo, os resultados desta pesquisa mostraram que tanto o papel do médico veterinário quanto o do patologista clínico são de suma importância para o prognóstico favorável do paciente.

Objective: Given the possibility of occurrence of variance and prevalence of dermatophytosis from one geographical region to another, and its zoonotic potential, the present study had an impact on the frequency of dermatophytosis in dogs in the city of Chapecó SC. Methods: Evaluation of results obtained through direct mycological examination and canine culture issued by a private veterinary clinical anamnesis laboratory in the city of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, with data collected by the IBM SPSS 22.0 system through frequency calculation. Results: No complete year, 108 direct microbial and 223 religious culture tests were requested, at the same time, 81 direct micrological compliments (75%) and 159 fungal culture reports (71%) within inclusion lips, a large majority of the results belonged to female dog aged 1 to 8 years, with no defined race (SRD), and it was found that there was no major difference between examinations by season. Treating the resistance of sexual dermatitis in fungal culture, corroborating other Dermatophytosis is a closed disease with zoonotic potential, and its epidemiology is known to change over time. The results of the research are as important as the role of the veterinarian in clinical pathology are important for the favorable prognosis of the disease patient.

West Nile Virus: Veterinary Health and Vaccine Development.

West Nile virus (WNV) (Flaviviridae: Flavivirus) was discovered in Africa more than 80 yr ago and became recognized as an avian pathogen and a cause of neurologic disease in horses largely during periodic incursions into Europe. Introduction of WNV into North America stimulated great anxiety, particularly in the equine industry, but also for pet owners and livestock producers concerned about the effect of WNV on other domestic animals. Numerous subsequent studies of naturally occurring and experimentally induced disease greatly expanded our understanding of the host range and clinical consequences of WNV infection in diverse species and led to rapid development and deployment of efficacious vaccines for horses. In addition to humans, horses are clearly the animals most frequently affected by serious, sometimes lethal disease following infection with WNV, but are dead-end hosts due to the low-magnitude viremia they develop. Dogs, cats, and livestock species including chickens are readily infected with WNV, but only occasionally develop clinical disease and are considered dead-end hosts for the virus.

Characterization of dog serum virome from Northeastern Brazil.

Domestic dogs share habitats with human, a fact that makes them a potential source of zoonotic viruses. Moreover, knowledge regarding possible bloodborne pathogens is important due to the increasing application of blood transfusion in dogs. In the present study, we evaluated the serum virome of 520 dogs using throughput sequencing (HTS). The serum samples were pooled and sequenced using an Illumina MiSeq platform. Our unbiased method identified prevalent canine pathogens as canine protoparvovirus 1 (canine parvovirus 2), undersearched agents as canine bocaparvovirus 1 (minute virus of canines) and canine circovirus, circular viruses closely related to viruses recently found in human samples, and new parvovirus and anelloviruses. The dog virome described in the present work furthers the knowledge concerning the viral population in domestic animals. The present data includes information regarding viral agents that are potentially transmitted through blood transfusion among dogs.

Reservorios de leptospirosis en Camagüey: dos resultados y una misma base de datos / Leptospirosis reservoirs in Camagüey: two results and a same database

El objetivo del trabajo fue establecer la fiabilidad de las variables número de muestras y proporción de reactores positivos por especie para el estudio de los animales domésticos como reservorios de leptospirosis en Camagüey. Se hizo una base de datos con los reactores a Leptospira a partir de los sueros sanguíneos de 2 659 bovinos, 2 617 equinos, 814 porcinos, 75 ovinos-caprinos y 69 caninos de la provincia. Los resultados, atendiendo al número de muestras, dieron a bovinos (43 por ciento) y equinos (41 por ciento) como reactores hegemónicos; porcinos (13 por ciento), caninos (1 por ciento) y ovino-caprinos (1 por ciento) mostraron un comportamiento muy inferior. En función de la proporción de reactores por especie, bovinos, porcinos, caninos y caballares prevalecieron homogéneamente (P<0,05) a diferencia de ovino-caprino. Los caballos destinados a la transportación urbana constituyeron un riesgo potencial para el ser humano

The objective of the work was to establish the reliability of the variable number of samples and proportion of positive reactors by species for the study of the domestic animals as leptospirosis reservoirs in Camagüey. A database was made with the reactors to Leptospira from the sanguine serums of 2 659 bovine, 2 617 equine, 814 swinish, 75 ovines-caprines and 69 canines of the province. According to the number of samples, the results gave to bovine (43 percent) and equine (41 percen) as hegemonic reactors; swinish (13 percen), canine (1 percent) and ovine-caprines (1 percen) showed a very inferior behavior. In function of the proportion of reactors by species, bovine, swinish, canine and horses prevailed homogeneously (P<0,05) contrary to ovine-caprine. Horses dedicated to the urban transportation constituted a potential risk for the human being.

Tétanos secundario a mordedura y arañazo de gato en una paciente previamente vacunada / Tetanus after cat scratch and bites in a previously immunized patient

Tetanus is declining due to vaccination, professional labor management and appropriate wound care. Tetanus cases have been reported despite immunization. We report the case of a previously healthy 21 years old female patient that presented a mild generalized tetanus requiring admission after mild and recurrent cat scratch and bites. She had received six vaccine shots during childhood, and a booster dose five years earlier after a rabbit bite. Symptoms appeared seven weeks after the last contact, and included headache, muscle spasms and mild opisthotonus. Laboratory evaluation, including CSF analysis and microbiological investigation, as well as imaging studies were all normal. The patient received 6,000 IU of human antitoxin immunoglobulin. No autonomic manifestations or respiratory compromise were registered. Symptoms resolved rapidly and she was discharge after seven days with an order to complete a tetanus toxoid immunization schedule with three doses. Conclusions. Tetanus is possible in urban settings with a declining epidemiologic curve of disease in previously immunized patients. Severity of disease is modulated by previous vaccination.

El tétanos está en declinación gracias a la vacunación, manejo profesional del parto y el cuidado apropiado de las heridas. Se han reportado casos a pesar de la inmunización. Presentamos el caso clínico de una mujer previamente sana de 21 años que presentó un tétanos generalizado leve, luego de repetidas mordeduras y arañazos de su gato. Había recibido su esquema completo de seis dosis de vacuna antitetánica en la infancia y un refuerzo hacía cinco años luego de una mordedura por conejo. Los síntomas aparecieron siete semanas después del último contacto e incluyeron cefalea, espasmos musculares y opistótonos leve. La evaluación de laboratorio, incluyendo un estudio del LCR e imágenes fueron normales. La paciente recibió inmunoglobulina humana antitetánica. No hubo manifestaciones autonómicas ni compromiso respiratorio. Los síntomas regresaron rápidamente y se dio de alta a los siete días con indicación de completar tres dosis de vacuna antitetánica. Conclusiones: El tétanos es posible en ambientes urbanos con una curva epidemiológica en descenso en pacientes previamente inmunizados. La gravedad del cuadro es modulada por la vacunación previa.

Evaluation of clinical and laboratorial profiles of shelter dogs submitted to sterilizations / Perfis clínico e laboratorial de cães de abrigo submetidos a esterilização

We evaluated the clinical and laboratory profile of 90 dogs shelters undergoing ovariohysterectomy and orchiectomy. Preoperative evaluation was performed by clinical examination, blood tests, coagulation tests, fecal, hemoparasites research, urinalysis and biochemical tests. Participants animals, 53.33% were female; 93.3% were mixed breed (SRD); the mean age was 3.56 ± 1.32 years and average weight of 10.87 ± 6.08 kg; 65.55% had normal body score and 42.22% were considered friendly dogs. In general clinical examination, the main changes were the rectal temperature and respiratory rate, the specific examination was observed pulicilose, itching, seborrhea and dermatitis. It was 18.60% anemia in animal and its intensity was correlated with the body condition score, but this correlation was not observed with the presence of hypoalbuminemia. The leukocyte count values Neutrophils and rods were high, but due to stress. In urinalysis, the main changes were found in the density, appearance and presence of bacteria. When fecal examination, 65.45% of the animals were diagnosed with Ancylostoma sp. and Trichuris sp. Shelter dogs showed changes in the blood tests, suggesting that have clinical and laboratory profiles themselves, because no changes were suggestive of pathology, probably a stress condition and nutritional deficiency.(AU)

Avaliou-se o perfil clínico e laboratorial de 90 cães de abrigos submetidos à ovariohisterectomia e orquiectomia. A avaliação préoperatória foi realizada por exame clínico, hemograma, coagulograma, coproparasitológico, pesquisa de hemoparasitas, urinálise e exames bioquímicos. Dos animais participantes, 53,33% eram fêmeas; 93,3% eram sem raça definida (SRD); a idade média foi de 3,56 ± 1,32 anos e peso médio de 10,87 ± 6,08 kg; 65,55% apresentaram escore corporal normal e 42,22% foram considerados cães dóceis. No exame clínico geral, as principais alterações foram da temperatura retal e frequência respiratória, no exame específico foi observado pulicilose, prurido, seborréia e dermatites. Verificou-se anemia em 18,60% dos animais e sua intensidade apresentou correlação com o escore corporal, mas esta correlação não foi observada com a presença de hipoalbuminemia. Os valores de contagem de leucócitos, neutrófilos e bastonetes estavam elevados, porém decorrentes de estresse. Na urinálise, as principais alterações encontradas foram na densidade, aspecto e presença de bactérias. Ao exame coproparasitológico, 65,45% dos animais foram diagnosticados com Ancylostoma sp. e Trichuris sp. Os cães de abrigo apresentaram alterações nos exames realizados, sugerindo que possuem perfis clínico e laboratorial próprios, pois nenhuma alteração foi sugestiva de patologia, provavelmente por uma condição de estresse e deficiência nutricional.(AU)

Perfis clínico e laboratorial de cães de abrigo submetidos a esterilização / Evaluation of clinical and laboratorial profiles of shelter dogs submitted to sterilizations

We evaluated the clinical and laboratory profile of 90 dogs shelters undergoing ovariohysterectomy and orchiectomy. Preoperative evaluation was performed by clinical examination, blood tests, coagulation tests, fecal, hemoparasites research, urinalysis and biochemical tests. Participants animals, 53.33% were female; 93.3% were mixed breed (SRD); the mean age was 3.56 ± 1.32 years and average weight of 10.87 ± 6.08 kg; 65.55% had normal body score and 42.22% were considered friendly dogs. In general clinical examination, the main changes were the rectal temperature and respiratory rate, the specific examination was observed pulicilose, itching, seborrhea and dermatitis. It was 18.60% anemia in animal and its intensity was correlated with the body condition score, but this correlation was not observed with the presence of hypoalbuminemia. The leukocyte count values Neutrophils and rods were high, but due to stress. In urinalysis, the main changes were found in the density, appearance and presence of bacteria. When fecal examination, 65.45% of the animals were diagnosed with Ancylostoma sp. and Trichuris sp. Shelter dogs showed changes in the blood tests, suggesting that have clinical and laboratory profiles themselves, because no changes were suggestive of pathology, probably a stress condition and nutritional deficiency.

Avaliou-se o perfil clínico e laboratorial de 90 cães de abrigos submetidos à ovariohisterectomia e orquiectomia. A avaliação préoperatória foi realizada por exame clínico, hemograma, coagulograma, coproparasitológico, pesquisa de hemoparasitas, urinálise e exames bioquímicos. Dos animais participantes, 53,33% eram fêmeas; 93,3% eram sem raça definida (SRD); a idade média foi de 3,56 ± 1,32 anos e peso médio de 10,87 ± 6,08 kg; 65,55% apresentaram escore corporal normal e 42,22% foram considerados cães dóceis. No exame clínico geral, as principais alterações foram da temperatura retal e frequência respiratória, no exame específico foi observado pulicilose, prurido, seborréia e dermatites. Verificou-se anemia em 18,60% dos animais e sua intensidade apresentou correlação com o escore corporal, mas esta correlação não foi observada com a presença de hipoalbuminemia. Os valores de contagem de leucócitos, neutrófilos e bastonetes estavam elevados, porém decorrentes de estresse. Na urinálise, as principais alterações encontradas foram na densidade, aspecto e presença de bactérias. Ao exame coproparasitológico, 65,45% dos animais foram diagnosticados com Ancylostoma sp. e Trichuris sp. Os cães de abrigo apresentaram alterações nos exames realizados, sugerindo que possuem perfis clínico e laboratorial próprios, pois nenhuma alteração foi sugestiva de patologia, provavelmente por uma condição de estresse e deficiência nutricional.

Ticks collected from humans, domestic animals, and wildlife in Yucatan, Mexico.

Domestic animals and wildlife play important roles as reservoirs of zoonotic pathogens that are transmitted to humans by ticks. Besides their role as vectors of several classes of microorganisms of veterinary and public health relevance, ticks also burden human and animal populations through their obligate blood-feeding habit. It is estimated that in Mexico there are around 100 tick species belonging to the Ixodidae and Argasidae families. Information is lacking on tick species that affect humans, domestic animals, and wildlife through their life cycle. This study was conducted to bridge that knowledge gap by inventorying tick species that infest humans, domestic animals and wildlife in the State of Yucatan, Mexico. Amblyomma ticks were observed as euryxenous vertebrate parasites because they were found parasitizing 17 animal species and human. Amblyomma mixtum was the most eryxenous species found in 11 different animal species and humans. Both A. mixtum and A. parvum were found parasitizing humans. Ixodes near affinis was the second most abundant species parasitizing six animal species (dogs, cats, horses, white-nosed coati, white-tail deer and black vulture) and was found widely across the State of Yucatan. Ixodid tick populations may increase in the State of Yucatan with time due to animal production intensification, an increasing wildlife population near rural communities because of natural habitat reduction and fragmentation. The diversity of ticks across host taxa documented here highlights the relevance of ecological information to understand tick-host dynamics. This knowledge is critical to inform public health and veterinary programs for the sustainable control of ticks and tick-borne diseases.

Molecular epidemiology of animal rabies in the semiarid region of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil

In the semiarid of the state of Paraíba, the anti-rabies vaccination is not common, most of the local inhabitants who deal with the animals do not know the incidence of the disease in the region. In this study, samples of foxes (Pseudalopex vetulus), insectivorous bats (Molossus molossus), raccoons (Procyon cancrivorous) and domestic animals brains were submitted to the diagnosis of rabies, by using the direct fluorescent antibody technique (d-FAT) and mouse inoculation test (MIT). Of the 581 examined materials, 50 (8.60 %) were positive for d-FAT and 47 (8.09 %) for MIT. From the positive samples for rabies, RNAs were extracted and transformed to cDNA, at the Laboratory of Rabies/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. The phylogenetic characterization of the N gene was performed at the Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Universidade Nihon, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Based on the results of genotyping and phylogenetic analyzes, it is concluded that the epidemiology of rabies is complex in the semiarid of Paraíba, with different viral variants being maintained in domestic dogs, foxes, insectivorous bats and vampire bats. All the isolates examined belong to the genotype I of the genus Lyssavirus and it is possible to state that in the region, foxes are important sylvatic reservoirs of the rabies virus.

No semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, a vacinação antirrábica não é comum, a maioria dos habitantes locais que lidam com os animais não conhece a incidência da doença na região. Neste estudo, amostras do cérebro de raposas (Pseudalopex vetulus), de morcegos insetívoros (Molossus molossus), de guaxinins (Procyon cancrivorous) e de animais domésticos foram submetidas ao diagnóstico da raiva, pela técnica de imunofluorescência direta (IFD) e inoculação intracerebral em camundongos (ICC). Dos 581 materiais examinados, 50 (8,60%) foram positivos para IFD e 47 (8,09%) para o ICC. Das amostras positivas para raiva, os RNAs foram extraídos e transformados em DNA, no Laboratório de Raiva/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. A caracterização filogenética do gene N foi realizada no Centro de Investigação Veterinária, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Com base nos resultados das análises filogenéticas e genotipagem, conclui-se que a epidemiologia da raiva é complexa no semiárido da Paraíba, com diferentes variantes virais sendo mantidas em cães domésticos, raposas, morcegos insetívoros e morcegos hematófagos. Todos os isolados analisados pertencem ao genótipo I do gênero Lyssavirus, e é possível afirmar que, na região, as raposas são importantes reservatórios silvestres do vírus da raiva.

Molecular epidemiology of animal rabies in the semiarid region of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil / Epidemiologia molecular da raiva animal no semiárido da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil

In the semiarid of the state of Paraíba, the anti-rabies vaccination is not common, most of the local inhabitants who deal with the animals do not know the incidence of the disease in the region. In this study, samples of foxes (Pseudalopex vetulus), insectivorous bats (Molossus molossus), raccoons (Procyon cancrivorous) and domestic animals brains were submitted to the diagnosis of rabies, by using the direct fluorescent antibody technique (d-FAT) and mouse inoculation test (MIT). Of the 581 examined materials, 50 (8.60 %) were positive for d-FAT and 47 (8.09 %) for MIT. From the positive samples for rabies, RNAs were extracted and transformed to cDNA, at the Laboratory of Rabies/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. The phylogenetic characterization of the N gene was performed at the Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Universidade Nihon, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Based on the results of genotyping and phylogenetic analyzes, it is concluded that the epidemiology of rabies is complex in the semiarid of Paraíba, with different viral variants being maintained in domestic dogs, foxes, insectivorous bats and vampire bats. All the isolates examined belong to the genotype I of the genus Lyssavirus and it is possible to state that in the region, foxes are important sylvatic reservoirs of the rabies virus. (AU)

No semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, a vacinação antirrábica não é comum, a maioria dos habitantes locais que lidam com os animais não conhece a incidência da doença na região. Neste estudo, amostras do cérebro de raposas (Pseudalopex vetulus), de morcegos insetívoros (Molossus molossus), de guaxinins (Procyon cancrivorous) e de animais domésticos foram submetidas ao diagnóstico da raiva, pela técnica de imunofluorescência direta (IFD) e inoculação intracerebral em camundongos (ICC). Dos 581 materiais examinados, 50 (8,60%) foram positivos para IFD e 47 (8,09%) para o ICC. Das amostras positivas para raiva, os RNAs foram extraídos e transformados em DNA, no Laboratório de Raiva/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. A caracterização filogenética do gene N foi realizada no Centro de Investigação Veterinária, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Com base nos resultados das análises filogenéticas e genotipagem, conclui-se que a epidemiologia da raiva é complexa no semiárido da Paraíba, com diferentes variantes virais sendo mantidas em cães domésticos, raposas, morcegos insetívoros e morcegos hematófagos. Todos os isolados analisados pertencem ao genótipo I do gênero Lyssavirus, e é possível afirmar que, na região, as raposas são importantes reservatórios silvestres do vírus da raiva.(AU)

Molecular epidemiology of animal rabies in the semiarid region of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil / Epidemiologia molecular da raiva animal no semiárido da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil

In the semiarid of the state of Paraíba, the anti-rabies vaccination is not common, most of the local inhabitants who deal with the animals do not know the incidence of the disease in the region. In this study, samples of foxes (Pseudalopex vetulus), insectivorous bats (Molossus molossus), raccoons (Procyon cancrivorous) and domestic animals brains were submitted to the diagnosis of rabies, by using the direct fluorescent antibody technique (d-FAT) and mouse inoculation test (MIT). Of the 581 examined materials, 50 (8.60 %) were positive for d-FAT and 47 (8.09 %) for MIT. From the positive samples for rabies, RNAs were extracted and transformed to cDNA, at the Laboratory of Rabies/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. The phylogenetic characterization of the N gene was performed at the Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Universidade Nihon, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Based on the results of genotyping and phylogenetic analyzes, it is concluded that the epidemiology of rabies is complex in the semiarid of Paraíba, with different viral variants being maintained in domestic dogs, foxes, insectivorous bats and vampire bats. All the isolates examined belong to the genotype I of the genus Lyssavirus and it is possible to state that in the region, foxes are important sylvatic reservoirs of the rabies virus.

No semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, a vacinação antirrábica não é comum, a maioria dos habitantes locais que lidam com os animais não conhece a incidência da doença na região. Neste estudo, amostras do cérebro de raposas (Pseudalopex vetulus), de morcegos insetívoros (Molossus molossus), de guaxinins (Procyon cancrivorous) e de animais domésticos foram submetidas ao diagnóstico da raiva, pela técnica de imunofluorescência direta (IFD) e inoculação intracerebral em camundongos (ICC). Dos 581 materiais examinados, 50 (8,60%) foram positivos para IFD e 47 (8,09%) para o ICC. Das amostras positivas para raiva, os RNAs foram extraídos e transformados em DNA, no Laboratório de Raiva/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. A caracterização filogenética do gene N foi realizada no Centro de Investigação Veterinária, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Com base nos resultados das análises filogenéticas e genotipagem, conclui-se que a epidemiologia da raiva é complexa no semiárido da Paraíba, com diferentes variantes virais sendo mantidas em cães domésticos, raposas, morcegos insetívoros e morcegos hematófagos. Todos os isolados analisados pertencem ao genótipo I do gênero Lyssavirus, e é possível afirmar que, na região, as raposas são importantes reservatórios silvestres do vírus da raiva.

Molecular epidemiology of animal rabies in the semiarid region of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil

In the semiarid of the state of Paraíba, the anti-rabies vaccination is not common, most of the local inhabitants who deal with the animals do not know the incidence of the disease in the region. In this study, samples of foxes (Pseudalopex vetulus), insectivorous bats (Molossus molossus), raccoons (Procyon cancrivorous) and domestic animals brains were submitted to the diagnosis of rabies, by using the direct fluorescent antibody technique (d-FAT) and mouse inoculation test (MIT). Of the 581 examined materials, 50 (8.60 %) were positive for d-FAT and 47 (8.09 %) for MIT. From the positive samples for rabies, RNAs were extracted and transformed to cDNA, at the Laboratory of Rabies/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. The phylogenetic characterization of the N gene was performed at the Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Universidade Nihon, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Based on the results of genotyping and phylogenetic analyzes, it is concluded that the epidemiology of rabies is complex in the semiarid of Paraíba, with different viral variants being maintained in domestic dogs, foxes, insectivorous bats and vampire bats. All the isolates examined belong to the genotype I of the genus Lyssavirus and it is possible to state that in the region, foxes are important sylvatic reservoirs of the rabies virus.

No semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, a vacinação antirrábica não é comum, a maioria dos habitantes locais que lidam com os animais não conhece a incidência da doença na região. Neste estudo, amostras do cérebro de raposas (Pseudalopex vetulus), de morcegos insetívoros (Molossus molossus), de guaxinins (Procyon cancrivorous) e de animais domésticos foram submetidas ao diagnóstico da raiva, pela técnica de imunofluorescência direta (IFD) e inoculação intracerebral em camundongos (ICC). Dos 581 materiais examinados, 50 (8,60%) foram positivos para IFD e 47 (8,09%) para o ICC. Das amostras positivas para raiva, os RNAs foram extraídos e transformados em DNA, no Laboratório de Raiva/Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/USP, SP. A caracterização filogenética do gene N foi realizada no Centro de Investigação Veterinária, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Bioresource, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japão. Com base nos resultados das análises filogenéticas e genotipagem, conclui-se que a epidemiologia da raiva é complexa no semiárido da Paraíba, com diferentes variantes virais sendo mantidas em cães domésticos, raposas, morcegos insetívoros e morcegos hematófagos. Todos os isolados analisados pertencem ao genótipo I do gênero Lyssavirus, e é possível afirmar que, na região, as raposas são importantes reservatórios silvestres do vírus da raiva.