Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface
Rodents are known reservoirs for a diverse group of zoonotic pathogens that can pose a threat to human health. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate these pathogens to institute prevention and control measures. To achieve this, the current study was conducted to investigate the frequency of differ...
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| author | Md Mazharul, Islam |
| author2 | Farag, Elmoubashar Hassan, Mohammad Mahmudul Enan, Khalid A. Mohammadi, Ali Aldiqs, Amneh Khaleel Alhussain, Hashim Al Musalmani, Ebtesam Al-Zeyara, Abdul Azia Al-Romaihi, Hamad Yassine, Hadi M. Sultan, Ali A. Bansal, Devendra Mkhize-Kwitshana, Zilungile |
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| author_facet | Md Mazharul, Islam Farag, Elmoubashar Hassan, Mohammad Mahmudul Enan, Khalid A. Mohammadi, Ali Aldiqs, Amneh Khaleel Alhussain, Hashim Al Musalmani, Ebtesam Al-Zeyara, Abdul Azia Al-Romaihi, Hamad Yassine, Hadi M. Sultan, Ali A. Bansal, Devendra Mkhize-Kwitshana, Zilungile |
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| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100708 Islam, M. M., Farag, E., Hassan, M. M., Enan, K. A., Mohammadi, A., Aldiqs, A. K., ... & Mkhize-Kwitshana, Z. (2024). Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface. One Health, 18, 100708. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235277142400034X http://hdl.handle.net/10576/55205 18 2352-7714 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Ectoparasite Helminth protozoa Commensal rodents Qatar One Health |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface |
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| description | Rodents are known reservoirs for a diverse group of zoonotic pathogens that can pose a threat to human health. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate these pathogens to institute prevention and control measures. To achieve this, the current study was conducted to investigate the frequency of different parasites in commensal rodents in Qatar. A total of 148 rodents, including Rattus norvegicus, Rattus rattus, and Mus musculus were captured using traps placed in different habitats such as agricultural and livestock farms, residential areas, and other localities. Blood, feces, ectoparasite, and visceral organs were collected for gross, microscopic, immunological, and molecular analysis. The study identified 10 different parasites, including Capillaria annulosa, Eimeria spp., Giardia spp., Hymenolepis diminuta, Mastophorus muris, Ornithonyssus bacoti, Taenia taeniaeformis, Toxoplasma gondii, Trypanosoma lewisi, and Xenopsylla astia. Overall, 62.2% of the rodents tested positive for at least one parasite species. Helminths were found to be the most prevalent parasites (46.0%), followed by ectoparasites (31.8%), and protozoa (10.1%). However, individually, X. astia was the most prevalent (31.8%), whereas C. annulosa was the least common (0.7%). The prevalence of X. astia and H. diminuta significantly differed between habitats (p < 0.05). The sequence analysis of Hymenolepis spp. was closely related to the previously reported H. diminuta in Iran, China, and Mexico. In conclusion, the study identified a diverse range of rodent-borne parasites that are important to public health, with most of them being recorded for the first time among commensal rodents in Qatar. |
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| spelling | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interfaceMd Mazharul, IslamFarag, ElmoubasharHassan, Mohammad MahmudulEnan, Khalid A.Mohammadi, AliAldiqs, Amneh KhaleelAlhussain, HashimAl Musalmani, EbtesamAl-Zeyara, Abdul AziaAl-Romaihi, HamadYassine, Hadi M.Sultan, Ali A.Bansal, DevendraMkhize-Kwitshana, ZilungileEctoparasiteHelminthprotozoaCommensal rodentsQatarOne HealthRodents are known reservoirs for a diverse group of zoonotic pathogens that can pose a threat to human health. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate these pathogens to institute prevention and control measures. To achieve this, the current study was conducted to investigate the frequency of different parasites in commensal rodents in Qatar. A total of 148 rodents, including Rattus norvegicus, Rattus rattus, and Mus musculus were captured using traps placed in different habitats such as agricultural and livestock farms, residential areas, and other localities. Blood, feces, ectoparasite, and visceral organs were collected for gross, microscopic, immunological, and molecular analysis. The study identified 10 different parasites, including Capillaria annulosa, Eimeria spp., Giardia spp., Hymenolepis diminuta, Mastophorus muris, Ornithonyssus bacoti, Taenia taeniaeformis, Toxoplasma gondii, Trypanosoma lewisi, and Xenopsylla astia. Overall, 62.2% of the rodents tested positive for at least one parasite species. Helminths were found to be the most prevalent parasites (46.0%), followed by ectoparasites (31.8%), and protozoa (10.1%). However, individually, X. astia was the most prevalent (31.8%), whereas C. annulosa was the least common (0.7%). The prevalence of X. astia and H. diminuta significantly differed between habitats (p < 0.05). The sequence analysis of Hymenolepis spp. was closely related to the previously reported H. diminuta in Iran, China, and Mexico. In conclusion, the study identified a diverse range of rodent-borne parasites that are important to public health, with most of them being recorded for the first time among commensal rodents in Qatar.This research was funded by the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar.Elsevier2024-05-20T10:52:11Z2024-03-07Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100708Islam, M. M., Farag, E., Hassan, M. M., Enan, K. A., Mohammadi, A., Aldiqs, A. K., ... & Mkhize-Kwitshana, Z. (2024). Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface. One Health, 18, 100708.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235277142400034Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/55205182352-7714enhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:qspace.qu.edu.qa:10576/552052024-07-23T15:53:46Z |
| spellingShingle | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface Md Mazharul, Islam Ectoparasite Helminth protozoa Commensal rodents Qatar One Health |
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| title | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface |
| title_full | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface |
| title_fullStr | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface |
| title_short | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface |
| title_sort | Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface |
| topic | Ectoparasite Helminth protozoa Commensal rodents Qatar One Health |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100708 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235277142400034X http://hdl.handle.net/10576/55205 |