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11. The first report of the seroprevalence of antibodies against Bartonella spp. in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) from South Thailand
Sumalee Boonmar, Phirabhat Saengsawang, Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Decha Panjai, Kamchai Kidsin, Chalutwan Sansamur and Ittidet Wichianrat
Veterinary World, 14(12): 3144-3148

Sumalee Boonmar: Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Phirabhat Saengsawang: Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Watcharapong Mitsuwan: Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand; Research Center of Excellence in Innovation of Essential Oil, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand.
Decha Panjai: Department of Medical Sciences, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand.
Kamchai Kidsin: Animal Health Section, The Eight Regional Livestock Development, Surat Thani 84000, Thailand.
Chalutwan Sansamur: Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Ittidet Wichianrat: Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.

doi: www.doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.3144-3148

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Article history: Received: 02-09-2021, Accepted: 08-11-2021, Published online: 24-12-2021

Corresponding author: Sumalee Boonmar

E-mail: sumalee.bo@wu.ac.th

Citation: Boonmar S, Saengsawang P, Mitsuwan W, Panjai D, Kidsin K, Sansamur C, Wichianrat I (2021) The first report of the seroprevalence of antibodies against Bartonella spp. in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) from South Thailand, Veterinary World, 14(12): 3144-3148.
Abstract

Background and Aim: Bartonellosis is an emerging worldwide zoonosis caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Bartonella. Several studies have been conducted on the prevalence of Bartonella infections from animals and humans, including reports from wild and domestic ruminants. However, there has been only one report of Bartonella infection in water buffaloes from the northeastern part of Thailand. Moreover, the seroprevalence of Bartonella spp. in water buffaloes still remains unknown. This study was conducted to explore the prevalence of Bartonella spp. among water buffaloes from South Thailand using molecular and serological techniques.

Materials and Methods: A total of 312 samples (156 blood and 156 sera) of 156 water buffaloes from 29 farms in Phatthalung Province, South Thailand, were collected from January to March 2021. All samples were screened for Bartonella spp. using polymerase chain reaction and indirect immunofluorescence assay.

Results: The seroprevalence of antibodies against three Bartonella spp. was 16.03% (25/156, 95% confidence interval: 10.65-22.74%), and among 25 water buffaloes with seroprevalence, 56%, 20%, and 24% were positive for antibodies against Bartonella henselae, Bartonella vinsonii subspp. berkhoffii, and Bartonella tamiae, respectively. No significant difference was detected among seroprevalence, gender, age, and ectoparasite infestation.

Conclusion: This is the first report of the seroprevalence of antibodies against B. henselae, B. vinsonii subspp. berkhoffii, and B. tamiae in water buffaloes from South Thailand. Further studies are required on the epidemiology of Bartonella infection among water buffaloes, related personnel, and ectoparasites.

Keywords: Bartonella henselae, Bartonella tamiae, Bartonella vinsonii subspp. berkhoffii, immunofluorescence assay, seroprevalence, water buffaloes.