Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, Thailand
<i>Giardia</i> is a flagellate protozoa that can be transmitted via direct contact and by consuming contaminated water. It is pathogenic in humans and various other animals, including exotic pets. Pet prairie dogs are popular in Thailand, but they have not been investigated regarding gia...
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| author | Ketsarin Kamyingkird Pornkamol Phoosangwalthong Nutsuda Klinkaew Alisara Leelanupat Chanya Kengradomkij Wissanuwat Chimnoi Teerapat Rungnirundorn Burin Nimsuphan Tawin Inpankaew |
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| description | <i>Giardia</i> is a flagellate protozoa that can be transmitted via direct contact and by consuming contaminated water. It is pathogenic in humans and various other animals, including exotic pets. Pet prairie dogs are popular in Thailand, but they have not been investigated regarding giardiasis. <i>Giardia</i> infection was measured, and genetic characterization was performed to investigate the zoonotic potential of <i>Giardia</i> carried by pet prairie dogs. In total, 79 fecal samples were examined from prairie dogs visiting the Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital during 2017–2021. Simple floatation was conducted. Two <i>Giardia</i>-positive samples were submitted for DNA extraction, PCR targeting the <i>Giardia</i><i>ssu rRNA</i>, <i>tpi</i> and <i>gdh</i> genes was performed, and genetic characterization using sequencing analysis was conducted. Risk factors associated with <i>Giardia</i> infection were analyzed. <i>Giardia</i> infection was found in 11 out of the 79 pet prairie dogs (13.9%). <i>Giardia</i> infection was significantly higher in male prairie dogs (<i>p</i> = 0.0345). Coccidia cysts (12.7%), the eggs of nematodes (6.3%), and amoeba cysts (2.5%) were also detected. Genetic characterization of the two <i>Giardia</i>-positive samples revealed that they were <i>G. duodenalis</i> assemblage A, sub-genotypes AI and assemblage B, and sub-genotype BIV, the zoonotic assemblages. This was the first report of <i>Giardia</i> infection in pet prairie dogs in Bangkok, Thailand. The results revealed that these pet prairie dogs in Thailand were infected with zoonotic assemblages of <i>G. duodenalis</i> sub-genotype AI, which might have been derived from animal contaminants, whereas sub-genotype BIV might have been derived from human contaminants. Owners of prairie dogs might be at risk of giardiasis or be the source of infection to their exotic pets. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ecf73b51b4e54d7595bd1898be8c14282023-12-03T12:26:04ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-07-011215194910.3390/ani12151949Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, ThailandKetsarin Kamyingkird0Pornkamol Phoosangwalthong1Nutsuda Klinkaew2Alisara Leelanupat3Chanya Kengradomkij4Wissanuwat Chimnoi5Teerapat Rungnirundorn6Burin Nimsuphan7Tawin Inpankaew8Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandExotic Clinic, Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand<i>Giardia</i> is a flagellate protozoa that can be transmitted via direct contact and by consuming contaminated water. It is pathogenic in humans and various other animals, including exotic pets. Pet prairie dogs are popular in Thailand, but they have not been investigated regarding giardiasis. <i>Giardia</i> infection was measured, and genetic characterization was performed to investigate the zoonotic potential of <i>Giardia</i> carried by pet prairie dogs. In total, 79 fecal samples were examined from prairie dogs visiting the Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital during 2017–2021. Simple floatation was conducted. Two <i>Giardia</i>-positive samples were submitted for DNA extraction, PCR targeting the <i>Giardia</i><i>ssu rRNA</i>, <i>tpi</i> and <i>gdh</i> genes was performed, and genetic characterization using sequencing analysis was conducted. Risk factors associated with <i>Giardia</i> infection were analyzed. <i>Giardia</i> infection was found in 11 out of the 79 pet prairie dogs (13.9%). <i>Giardia</i> infection was significantly higher in male prairie dogs (<i>p</i> = 0.0345). Coccidia cysts (12.7%), the eggs of nematodes (6.3%), and amoeba cysts (2.5%) were also detected. Genetic characterization of the two <i>Giardia</i>-positive samples revealed that they were <i>G. duodenalis</i> assemblage A, sub-genotypes AI and assemblage B, and sub-genotype BIV, the zoonotic assemblages. This was the first report of <i>Giardia</i> infection in pet prairie dogs in Bangkok, Thailand. The results revealed that these pet prairie dogs in Thailand were infected with zoonotic assemblages of <i>G. duodenalis</i> sub-genotype AI, which might have been derived from animal contaminants, whereas sub-genotype BIV might have been derived from human contaminants. Owners of prairie dogs might be at risk of giardiasis or be the source of infection to their exotic pets.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/15/1949giardiasisgenetic characterizationpet prairie dogszoonosis |
| spellingShingle | Ketsarin Kamyingkird Pornkamol Phoosangwalthong Nutsuda Klinkaew Alisara Leelanupat Chanya Kengradomkij Wissanuwat Chimnoi Teerapat Rungnirundorn Burin Nimsuphan Tawin Inpankaew Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, Thailand Animals giardiasis genetic characterization pet prairie dogs zoonosis |
| title | Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, Thailand |
| title_full | Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, Thailand |
| title_fullStr | Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, Thailand |
| title_short | Detection of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Zoonotic Assemblages AI and BIV in Pet Prairie Dogs (<i>Cynomys ludovicanus</i>) in Bangkok, Thailand |
| title_sort | detection of i giardia duodenalis i zoonotic assemblages ai and biv in pet prairie dogs i cynomys ludovicanus i in bangkok thailand |
| topic | giardiasis genetic characterization pet prairie dogs zoonosis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/15/1949 |
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