Molecular detection of Brucella sp, Leptospira spp and Toxoplasma gondii in domestic and wild cats and the zoonotic impact on the personnel in charge of their care in Pereira, Colombia

Authors

  • Lyda C. Caballero Méndez Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Programa de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Laboratorio Multifuncional, Risaralda, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6504-3149
  • Luz Natalia Franco Montoya Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria. Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
  • Margarita María Mazo Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Programa de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Laboratorio Multifuncional, Risaralda, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4928-6903
  • Juan Carlos Sepúlveda-Arias Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Programa de Medicina, Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5410-5997
  • Andrés Cardona Tabares Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Programa de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Laboratorio Multifuncional, Risaralda, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0369-9534
  • Juan José Caro Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Programa de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Laboratorio Multifuncional, Risaralda, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v34i1.23066

Keywords:

PCR, feline, brucellosis, leptospirosis, toxoplasmosis

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the presence of the infectious agents that cause toxoplasmosis, brucellosis and leptospirosis using the conventional PCR molecular technique in domestic and wild cats, as well as in the personnel related to the care and management of these animals in the city of Pereira, Risaralda. (Colombia). Blood samples were taken from domestic cats (n=99) and wild cats in captivity (n=4) and from the personnel responsible for their care and management (veterinarians, zootechnicians, and operators; n=65). A prevalence of 37% for toxoplasmosis and 1% for leptospirosis in domestic felines was estimated. The presence of these pathogens was not found in the personnel.

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Published

2023-02-27

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1 (2023)

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Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2023 Lyda C. Caballero Méndez, Luz Natalia Franco Montoya, Margarita María Mazo, Juan Carlos Sepúlveda-Arias, Andrés Cardona Tabares, Juan José Caro

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How to Cite

Caballero Méndez, L. C., Franco Montoya, L. N., Mazo, M. M., Sepúlveda-Arias, J. C., Cardona Tabares, A., & Caro, J. J. (2023). Molecular detection of Brucella sp, Leptospira spp and Toxoplasma gondii in domestic and wild cats and the zoonotic impact on the personnel in charge of their care in Pereira, Colombia. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 34(1), e23066. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v34i1.23066