A5056147935- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Bartonella species infections research
- Helminth infection and control
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Study of Mite Species
University of Warsaw
2016-2025
Abstract Background The significance of tick-borne diseases has increased considerably in recent years. Because the unique distribution tick species Dermacentor reticulatus Poland, comprising two expanding populations, Eastern and Western that are separated by a -free zone, it is important to conduct studies on process expansion emergence canine babesiosis. main aim current study was monitor D. populations from spring 2016 autumn 2018 determine (1) actual geographical range this species, (2)...
Vertical transmission is one of the routes for Babesia microti, causative agent zoonotic disease, babesiosis. Congenital invasions have been recorded in laboratory mice, dogs and humans. The aim our study was to determine if vertical B. microti occurs naturally-infected reservoir hosts genus Microtus. We sampled 124 common voles, Microtus arvalis; 76 root M. oeconomus 17 field agrestis. In total, 113 embryos were isolated from 20 pregnant females. Another 11 females kept animal house at...
Abstract Dirofilaria repens is an expanding vector-borne zoonotic parasite of canines and other carnivores. Sub-clinically infected dogs constitute the most important reservoir source infection for its mosquito vectors. However, occurrence D. in wild animals may contribute to transmission humans explain endemicity filariae newly invaded regions. The aim current study was determine 511 blood spleen samples from seven species carnivores (wolves, red foxes, Eurasian badgers, raccoons, raccoon...
Dirofilariasis is a fast-spreading disease of dogs and humans in Europe. We investigated whether Dirofilaria spp. have spread northwards Europe, invading the Baltic countries. Altogether, 424 blood samples were collected from eight countries period 2017-2019, including 227 sled 197 other dogs. PCR amplification sequencing conducted employing three genetic markers (mitochondrial [mt] 12S rDNA, mt cytochrome c oxidase subunit I [COI] gene dehydrogenase [NAD1] gene). The SNAP test (IDEXX) for...
Abstract Ornate dog tick, Dermacentor reticulatus is an important vector of Babesia canis, and Rickettsia spp. other pathogens veterinary public health interest. The current study the first to investigate long-term changes in prevalence these expanding tick populations Central Europe. Molecular techniques (PCR, sequencing) were applied for detection pathogen DNA adult (n = 2497) juvenile ticks (1096 larvae 410 nymphs). was identified 35% adults 12.6% ticks. B. canis detected 3% only from...
Bartonella spp. are parasites of mammalian erythrocytes and endothelial cells, transmitted by blood-feeding arthropod ectoparasites, including fleas. This study aimed to: (i) identify the main flea species responsible for transmission specific they carry, (ii) evaluate how host-related factors influence prevalence Bartonella, (iii) examine genetic diversity from different hosts, rodents European moles, (iv) determine haplotypes derived rodents. Blood samples were collected seven rodent two...
Abstract Background Occurrence of tick-borne diseases (TBD) is often seasonal and associated with activity appropriate tick vectors. As ticks differs, the risk contracting particular TBD should change between within seasons. It key importance to monitor dynamic vectors, especially in human-associated habitats. The aim current study was compare density Ixodes ricinus Dermacentor reticulatus during spring season urban suburban Methods Systematic collection by dragging performed every 1–2 weeks...
Bartonella spp. cause persistent bacterial infections in mammals. Although these bacteria are transmitted by blood-feeding arthropods, there is also evidence for vertical transmission their mammalian hosts. We aimed to determine: (i) the prevalence and diversity of a Microtus community; (ii) whether occurs from infected female voles offspring; (iii) effect concurrent Babesia microti infection on success Bartonella; (iv) impact congenital pup survival. sampled 124 arvalis, 76 oeconomus 17...
Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is one of the most important parasitic nematodes domestic dogs, causing a potentially serious disease, cardiopulmonary dirofilariosis, which can be lethal. This species seems to less 'expansive' than its sister repens, and it believed that climate change facilitates spread this parasite new non-endemic regions.In total, 122 heartworm isolates were analysed from nine endemic countries in Europe (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Romania,...
Juvenile Dermacentor reticulatus ticks inhabit nests and burrows of their rodent hosts cannot be collected from vegetation. To detect vertical transmission Babesia canis in D. reticulatus, we studied larvae nymphs rodents. However, the molecular techniques used for detection pathogen DNA are sensitive enough to not only pathogens vectored by but also those taken up with current or previous blood meals ('meal contamination') just present environment on tick host surface ('environmental...
Abstract Background Rodents constitute an important part of the diet many carnivore species. This predator-prey food chain is exploited by helminth parasites, such as cestodes, whose larval stages develop in rodents and then mature to adult stage predators. The main aim our study was use molecular techniques for identification cestode species recovered from both intermediate definitive hosts, with a particular focus on genus Mesocestoides. Methods Larval cestodes were obtained during...
Ticks are important vectors of numerous pathogens medical and veterinary significance. The aim the current study was to determine prevalence Babesia spp. Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. in sled pet dogs from Central North-Eastern Europe. Neither nor infections were detected seven countries (Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Russia Finland). DNA 100% symptomatic 5.4% asymptomatic Poland. Similarly, identified 82% 3.8% Ukraine. 4.4% dogs. Molecular typing confirmed presence canis sensu...
Abstract Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis (CNM) and Hepatozoon spp. are important vector-borne parasites of humans animals. CNM is a relatively recently discovered pathogen humans. reptiles, amphibians mammals, commonly found in rodents carnivores worldwide. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence three species Microtus assess occurrence vertical transmission naturally-infected voles. Molecular techniques were used detect DNA blood tissue samples captured voles their offspring....
Abstract In the present study, we identified ectoparasite communities of red foxes in three regions Poland that encompassed two endemic for occurrence Dermacentor reticulatus , as well a region is free this tick species (‘gap’ area). Our study sites were selected to enable role hosts juvenile (nest dwelling) and adult (exophilic) D. ticks be determined, assess their contribution spread important vector Babesia canis . We compared also between with those fox cubs. Finally, carried out...
Since 24 February 2022, the day Russian aggression against Ukraine began, millions of refugees and thousands pets crossed Polish-Ukrainian border. Additionally, an unknown number shelter stray dogs cats were rescued translocated to Poland by private persons non-profit organizations. The aim present study was examine for presence canine vector-borne parasites determine role armed conflict in spreading these parasites.In July 2022 blood samples collected from two animal shelters central...
The relict tick Haemaphysalis concinna has a fragmented and focal distribution in Central Europe Asia. Although the majority of neighboring countries occurrence this species is well-documented (i.e., Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine), to-date its Poland been registered only once, 1953 Troszyn North-Western Pomerania, close to German-Polish border. In present study we report first documented finding H. Western Poland, confirmed both by collection juvenile ticks from rodent hosts...