Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of COVID-19, is considered a pathogen animal origin that mainly transmitted from human to human. Several species can be naturally or experimentally infected by SARS-CoV-2, with compelling evidence mink highly susceptible SARS-CoV-2 infection. Human-to-mink infection cases have been reported and there are also suggestions mink-to-human occurs. Mink infections date only on fur farms, except for one free- ranging...

Animals have been involved in the three known outbreaks of severe respiratory syndromes due to coronaviruses (years 2005, 2012, and 2019). The pandemic nature SARS-CoV-2 outbreak increases likelihood infection from humans susceptible animal species that, thus, could become secondary viral hosts even disease reservoirs. We present evidence spillover wild mustelids by reporting presence a Eurasian river otter found near water reservoir Valencian Community (Spain). detected virus using two...

Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic multi-host pathogen that threatens both human and animal health. Animals can act as a reservoir of S. for humans, but very little known about wild animals' epidemiological role. Therefore, in this study, we performed genomic characterization isolates from wildlife, hunters, their auxiliary hunting animals Eastern Spain. Of 20 different species, 242 were examined, which 28.1% carriers. The common genet, the Iberian ibex, European hedgehog species with...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiological agent of COVID-19 , is considered a pathogen with animal origin, mainly transmitted human to human. It has been experimentally and naturally demonstrated that several animals can be infected by SARS-CoV-2. There are strong evidences minks highly susceptible SARS-CoV-2 infection, since cases mink infection have reported, it suggested exists, which so far most reliable example zoonotic event . However, all these...

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the zoonotic virus responsible for COVID-19 pandemic, has caused global health and economic dis-ruption. American mink (Neovison vison) are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 capable of transmitting it both humans. We previously reported first detection in feral mink, with two positive cases among 13 animals upper courses rivers Valencian Community, eastern Spain. Here, we expand that study 60 additional sampled from November 2020...

We used anonymous questionnaires to assess the hygienic and sanitary aspects of game meat self-consumption in Eastern Spain as first step towards a health risk assessment. The survey yielded 472 valid interviews from active hunters. maximum possible score was 65 points (average 29 ± 8; range 1-52). Most participants were men (95%), but women achieved significantly better scores (p = 0.003). Hunters above years old scored lower results than younger groups 0.007). increased with educational...

The protozoans Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium spp. are common causes of gastrointestinal disease in humans animals. While both commonly documented domestic animals, few studies have analysed their presence wildlife. To assess the prevalence parasites wild boar (Sus scrofa) Valencian Community (eastern Spain), 498 faecal samples were collected from 2018 to 2022. was detected by performing a nested PCR targeting 578 bp sequence small subunit ribosomal RNA gene (SSU rRNA), followed...

The Iberian hare (Lepus granatensis) is a popular small game species in the Peninsula, and it has never been reported to be affected by sarcoptic mange. An adult female with overt skin lesions on forelimbs ventral thorax, suggestive of mange, was culled Quart de les Valls municipality Valencian Community, Spain, 2019. Skin scrapings were digested 10% KOH solutions confirm presence mites. Ten Sarcoptes microsatellite markers used characterize genetic structure mites obtained from hare,...

Fish not only harbor host-specific species/genotypes of Cryptosporidium, but also species like zoonotic C. parvum or anthroponotic hominis, which can pose a risk for fish consumers. This study aims to investigate cryptosporidiosis in an important aquaculture and fishery area the Western Mediterranean (Comunidad Valenciana, Spain). We analyzed 404 specimens belonging following three groups: cultivated (N = 147), wild synanthropic 147) from extractive fisheries 110). Nested PCR targeting 18S...

We conducted a retrospective serosurvey for antibodies against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in wild ungulates along the eastern Mediterranean Coast of Spain. The has been endemic this region since 2010 but is mainly restricted to geographic clusters with extremely high seropositivity associated density bovids.

Identifying the role that host species play in pathogen transmission and maintenance is crucial for disease control, but it a difficult task, particular vector-borne multi-host pathogens, especially when wildlife are involved. This case Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) hotspot north-eastern Spain, where Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica) wild boar (Sus scrofa) involved, their roles unclear. In this context, we studied dynamics of CCHFV these two during collapse an population due to...

The appearance of methicillin-resistant strains Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in several animal species (including rabbits) has set off alarms for their capacity to act as reservoirs this bacterium. This is especially important wild animals given its epidemiological implications. objectives study were identify and characterize S. aureus, specifically MRSA, lagomorph high-density areas. Ten hares 353 rabbits from 14 towns with a high rabbit density the Valencian region (eastern Spanish coast)...

The present work describes the presence of a digenean in red-eared turtle Trachemys scripta elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1839) marshes Valencian Community. faeces and intestinal tract 105 animals were examined. Only one helminth species was found identified as trematode Telorchis atenuatta (Goldberger, 1911), 7.6% analysed. This is first report parasite sliders from Spain. Although conclusions are preliminary due to limited sampling, our results suggest that turtles new habitats may increase risk...

The present work describes the presence of a digenean in red-eared turtle Trachemys scripta elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1839) marshes Valencian Community. faeces and intestinal tract 105 animals were examined. Only one helminth species was found identified as trematode Telorchis atenuatta (Goldberger, 1911), 7.6% analysed. This is first report parasite sliders from Spain. Although conclusions are preliminary due to limited sampling, our results suggest that turtles new habitats may increase risk...

<title>Abstract</title> Lungworm infections, also known as verminous pneumonia, are caused by various nematodes affecting wild and domestic ruminants worldwide. Lung decrease reproductive fitness, body weight, general animal performance. Since lung disease severity is linked to lungworm burden, adult worm collection after dissection the reference method for assessing intensity of nematode infection. The comprises three steps: pumping lungs with tape water collect parasites in flushing water,...

The short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis) is one of the least known canids world. Essential aspects its ecology, activity patterns and feeding habits remain unknown. To study composition, behavior interactions western Amazonian scavenger community, a baited camera-trapping survey was performed from August to September 2018 in surroundings Tiputini Biodiversity Station (Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, Ecuador). A total 12 camera stations were set up, employing cow heads acquired local meat...