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Première étude sérologique de la prévalence d’Anaplasma phagocytophilum chez le dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius) en Tunisie

First serological study of the prevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) in Tunisia

Bulletin de la Société de pathologie exotique volume 107, pages 1–6 (2014)Cite this article

Résumé

L’objectif de cette étude a été de déterminer la séroprévalence d’Anaplasma phagocytophilum chez le dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius). Les sérums de 226 dromadaires sains provenant de 3 régions de la Tunisie (Sidi Bouzid, Bouficha et Douz) ont été testés par immunofluorescence indirecte (IFI). Le taux global de séropositivité a été estimé à 29,2 %. L’étude des facteurs de risque a montré que la région, l’âge, le sexe, la présence de tiques et le type d’élevage n’ont pas d’influence sur le taux de séroprévalence d’A. phagocytophilum. La présente étude indique, pour la première fois en Tunisie, que le dromadaire peut être impliqué dans le cycle naturel d’A. phagocytophilum.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in dromedary (Camelus dromedarius). Sera of 226 healthy dromedaries from three regions of Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid, Bouficha and Douz) were tested by indirect immunofluorescence (IFA). The overall infection rate was estimated at 29.2%. The study of risk factors showed that region, age, gender, presence of ticks and types of breeding had no influence on the seroprevalence of A. phagocytophilum. This study indicates for the first time in Tunisia that dromedary may be involved in the natural cycle of A. phagocytophilum.

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    M. Ben Said, H. Belkahia, L. Sayahi, M. Aloui, M. H. Jemli, L. Sassi, M. A. Darghouth & L. Messadi

  2. Parc animalier de Friguia, Bouficha, Tunisie

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Ben Said, M., Belkahia, H., Sayahi, L. et al. Première étude sérologique de la prévalence d’Anaplasma phagocytophilum chez le dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius) en Tunisie. Bull. Soc. Pathol. Exot. 107, 1–6 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13149-013-0323-8

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Mots clés

  • Anaplasma phagocytophilum
  • Dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius)
  • Séroprévalence
  • Immunofluorescence indirecte (IFI)
  • Sidi Bouzid
  • Bouficha
  • Douz
  • Tunisie
  • Maghreb-Afrique du Nord

Keywords

  • Anaplasma phagocytophilum
  • Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius)
  • Seroprevalence
  • Immunofluorescence assay (IFA)
  • Sidi Bouzid
  • Bouficha
  • Douz
  • Tunisia
  • Maghreb-Northern Africa