A5026540428- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Helminth infection and control
- Study of Mite Species
Gdańsk Medical University
2020-2024
Abstract Small mammals are suspected of contributing to the dissemination Toxocara canis and helping with parasite survival during periods when there is a temporary absence suitable definitive hosts. While primary aim current study was assessment seroprevalence spp. infections in wild rodents Poland, we also explored role intrinsic (sex, age) extrinsic factors (study site) influencing dynamics this infection ascertain whether grassland versus forest play greater as indicators environmental...
Several studies reported a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among white-tailed deer in North America. Monitoring cervids all regions to better understand infection and circulation other populations has been urged. To evaluate exposure and/or to/by Poland, we sampled 90 red shot by hunters five hunting districts north-eastern Poland. Serum nasopharyngeal swabs were collected, then an immunofluorescent assay (IFA) detect anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was performed as well real-time PCR with reverse...
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular Apicomplexan parasite with a broad range of intermediate hosts, including humans and rodents. Rodents are considered to be reservoirs infection for their predators, cats, felids, pigs, wild boars. We conducted multi-site, long-term study on T. in northeastern Poland. The aimed monitor the seroprevalence four abundant vole species found region (Myodes glareolus, Microtus arvalis, agrestis, Alexandromys oeconomus) assess influence both extrinsic (year...
Our study explores the role of bats as reservoirs coronaviruses. We conducted virological screening hibernating in military bunkers at Natura 2000 site "Nietoperek" Western Poland collecting oral and anal swab samples from 138 across six species to apply a combination pan-coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 specific PCR assays. Only one tested positive for coronavirus. No was detected any samples. The low prevalence coronavirus studied colony contrasts with higher rates found other regions may be...
Background: Biomonitoring is an essential activity for identifying possible vectors and reservoirs of pathogens predicting potential outbreaks. Wild red foxes are present in both sylvatic synanthropic environments, making them carriers zoonotic pathogens. Experimental studies have shown that coyotes can transmit SARS-CoV-2. This study aimed to assess the prevalence seroprevalence SARS-CoV-2 wild hunted northern Poland. Methods: Oral swabs, blood clots or heat tissue samples were collected...
Rodents are known to be reservoir hosts for a plethora of zoonotic viruses and therefore play significant role in the dissemination these pathogens. We trapped three vole species (Microtus arvalis, Alexandromys oeconomus Microtus agrestis) northeastern Poland, all which widely distributed Europe. Using immunofluorescence assays, we assessed serum samples presence antibodies hantaviruses, arenaviruses cowpox (CPXV). detected against CPXV Puumala hantavirus (PUUV), overall seroprevalence...
We report results from serologic surveillance for exposure to SARS-CoV-2 among 1,237 wild rodents and small mammals across Europe. All samples were negative, with the possible exception of 1. Despite suspected potential human-to-rodent spillover, no evidence widespread circulation in rodent populations has been reported date.Esitämme tulokset serologisesta tutkimuksesta, jossa seulottiin tartuntojen varalta luonnonvaraista jyrsijää ja piennisäkästä eri puolilta Eurooppaa. Kaikki näytteet...
(1) Background: Bats are reservoirs and vectors of significant zoonotic diseases. Our study focuses on understanding the role bats as carriers coronaviruses, given their epidemiological significance recent global health crises stemming from coronavirus outbreaks. (2) Methods: We conducted virological screening hibernating in military bunkers at Natura 2000 site "Nietoperek" Western Poland. This involved collecting analyzing oral anal swab samples 138 across six species,...
1. Galeh TM, Sarvi S, Montazeri M, et al. Global Status of Toxoplasma gondii Seroprevalence in Rodents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Vet Sci. 2020;7(461). doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.00461. CrossRef Google Scholar
ABSTRACT Rodents are known to be reservoir hosts for a plethora of zoonotic viruses and therefore play significant role in the dissemination these pathogens. We trapped three vole species ( Microtus arvalis, M. oeconomus agrestis ) N.E. Poland, all which widely distributed Europe, and, using immunofluorescence assays, we assessed serum samples presence antibodies hantaviruses, arenaviruses cowpox (CPXV). detected against CPXV Puumala virus (PUUV), overall seroprevalence combined viral...
Rodents are known to be reservoirs of Toxoplasma gondii and keep the parasite circulation in environment. We conducted biomonitoring assess role sylvatic rodents maintaining T. analyse prevalence seroprevalence seven wild rodent species. were collected our study sites (woodland open grasslands) located northeastern Poland dissected. brain, spleen, blood serum samples. applied both molecular (PCR assay, nested-PCR assay) serological (ELISA agglutination tests) methods indicate best approach...
Abstract We report serological surveillance for exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in 1,237 wild rodents and other small mammals across Europe. All samples were negative with the possible exception of one. Given ongoing circulation this virus humans potential host jumps, we suggest such be continued.
Abstract Several studies reported a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among white-tailed deer in North America. Monitoring cervids all regions to better understand infection and circulation other populations has been urged. To evaluate exposure Poland, we sampled 90 reed individuals shot by hunters five hunting districts northeastern Poland. Serum nasopharyngeal swabs were collected, then the Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA) detect anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was performed as well real-time PCR with...
ABSTRACT Toxoplasma gondii is a significant pathogen affecting humans and animals. We conducted seromonitoring for T. in four sylvatic rodent species Poland. report an overall seroprevalence of 5.5% (3.6% Myodes glareolus 20% other vole species). Seroprevalence bank voles varied significantly between host age sex.
The family Trombiculidae encompasses numerous and widespread mites, the larvae of which are obligatory parasites vertebrates. Our research objective was to assess how trombiculid burdens on rodents inhabiting three forested one open area in NE Poland vary relation host identity, sex body size, they influenced by qualities habitat. Trapped (n = 240) were measured, weighted screened for ectoparasites. Apodemus flavicollis 42) Myodes glareolus 173) harbored a total 4652 Hirsutiella...
Abstract Rodents are known to be reservoirs of Toxoplasma gondii and keep the parasite circula-tion in environment. We conducted biomonitoring assess role sylvatic rodents maintaining T. analyse prevalence seroprevalence seven wild rodent species. were collected our open grassland study site located north-eastern Poland dissected. brain, spleen, blood serum samples. applied both molecular (PCR assay, nested-PCR assay) serological (ELISA agglutination tests) methods indicate best approach for...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>(1) Background:</bold> Biomonitoring is an essential activity for identifying possible vectors and reservoirs of pathogens predicting potential outbreaks. Wild red foxes are present in both sylvatic synanthropic environments, making them carriers zoonotic pathogens. Experimental studies have shown that coyotes can transmit SARS-CoV-2. This study aimed to assess the prevalence seroprevalence SARS-CoV-2 wild hunted northern Poland. <bold>(2) Methods</bold>: Oral...
Abstract Small mammals are suspected of contributing to the dissemination Toxocara canis and helping with parasite's survival during periods when there is a temporary absence suitable definitive hosts. While primary aim current study was assessment seroprevalence spp. infections in wild rodents Poland, we also explored role intrinsic (sex, age) extrinsic factors (study site, year study) influencing dynamics this infection ascertain whether grassland versus forest play greater as indicators...