Çin-Kazakistan Sınır Bölgesinde Bir Avrasya Vaşağındaki (Lynx lynx) Ctenocephalides canis’te Saptanan Rickettsia aeschlimannii ve Wolbachia endosymbiont

Abstract Background Wolbachia is an obligate intracellular maternally transmitted, gram-negative bacterium which forms a spectrum of endosymbiotic relationships from parasitism to obligatory mutualism in a wide range of arthropods and onchocercid nematodes, respectively. In arthropods Wolbachia produces reproductive manipulations such as male killing, feminization, parthenogenesis and cytoplasmic incompatibility for its propagation and provides an additional fitness benefit for the host to protect against pathogens, whilst in onchocercid nematodes, apart from the mutual metabolic dependence, this bacterium is involved in moulting, embryogenesis, growth and survival of the host. Methods This review details the molecular data of Wolbachia and its effect on host biology, immunity, ecology and evolution, reproduction, endosymbiont-based treatment and control strategies exploited for filariasis. Relevant peer-reviewed scientic papers available in various authenticated scientific data bases were considered while writing the review. Conclusions The information presented provides an overview on Wolbachia biology and its use in the control and/or treatment of vectors, onchocercid nematodes and viral diseases of medical and veterinary importance. This offers the development of new approaches for the control of a variety of vector-borne diseases. Graphic Abstract

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Conservation of snow leopards: spill-over benefits for other carnivores?

Oryx ◽

10.1017/s0030605315001040 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (2) ◽

pp. 239-243 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Justine S. Alexander ◽

Jeremy J. Cusack ◽

Chen Pengju ◽

Shi Kun ◽

Philip Riordan

Keyword(s):

Red Fox ◽

Spatial Scales ◽

Camera Trap ◽

Snow Leopard ◽

Lynx Lynx ◽

Eurasian Lynx ◽

Detection Rates ◽

Cuon Alpinus ◽

Sign Surveys ◽

Snow Leopards

AbstractIn high-altitude settings of Central Asia the Endangered snow leopard Panthera uncia has been recognized as a potential umbrella species. As a first step in assessing the potential benefits of snow leopard conservation for other carnivores, we sought a better understanding of the presence of other carnivores in areas occupied by snow leopards in China's Qilianshan National Nature Reserve. We used camera-trap and sign surveys to examine whether other carnivores were using the same travel routes as snow leopards at two spatial scales. We also considered temporal interactions between species. Our results confirm that other carnivores, including the red fox Vulpes vulpes, grey wolf Canis lupus, Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx and dhole Cuon alpinus, occur along snow leopard travel routes, albeit with low detection rates. Even at the smaller scale of our camera trap survey all five carnivores (snow leopard, lynx, wolf, red fox and dhole) were observed. Kernel density estimates suggested a high degree of temporal overlap between the snow leopard and the fox, and the snow leopard and the lynx, as indicated by high overlap coefficient estimates. There is an opportunity to consider protective measures at the local scale that would benefit various species simultaneously. However, it should also be recognized that snow leopard conservation efforts could exacerbate human–wildlife conflicts through their protective effect on other carnivore species.

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Multispecies Transcriptomics Data Set of Brugia malayi, Its Wolbachia Endosymbiont wBm, and Aedes aegypti across the B. malayi Life Cycle

Microbiology Resource Announcements ◽

10.1128/mra.01306-18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (18) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Matthew Chung ◽

Laura Teigen ◽

Silvia Libro ◽

Robin E. Bromley ◽

Nikhil Kumar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Aedes Aegypti ◽

Brugia Malayi ◽

Adult Males ◽

Data Set ◽

Content Type ◽

Transcriptomics Data ◽

Wolbachia Endosymbiont ◽

Males And Females ◽

Stage 1

Here, we present a comprehensive transcriptomics data set of Brugia malayi, its Wolbachia endosymbiont wBm, and its vector host. This study samples from 16 stages across the entire B. malayi life cycle, including stage 1 through 4 larvae, adult males and females, embryos, immature microfilariae, and mature microfilariae.

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Detection ofFeline Leukemia Virusin the Endangered Iberian Lynx (Lynx Pardinus)

Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation ◽

10.1177/104063870802000325 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 381-385 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Inés Luaces ◽

Ana Doménech ◽

Marino García-Montijano ◽

Victorio M. Collado ◽

Celia Sónchez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lynx Lynx ◽

Iberian Lynx ◽

Lynx Pardinus

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Helminth parasites of the endangered Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) and sympatric carnivores

Journal of Helminthology ◽

10.1017/s0022149x07869203 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 81 (4) ◽

pp. 377-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Javier Millán ◽

Joan Carles Casanova

Keyword(s):

Lynx Lynx ◽

Helminth Parasites ◽

Toxocara Cati ◽

Iberian Lynx ◽

Lynx Pardinus ◽

Feral Cats ◽

Sierra Morena ◽

Sympatric Carnivores ◽

Adult Cats ◽

Herpestes Ichneumon

AbstractFive critically endangered Iberian lynxes (Lynx pardinus) and 35 other sympatric carnivores (19 feral catsFelis catus, 12 Egyptian mongoosesHerpestes ichneumon, and 4 common genetsGenetta genetta) were analysed for helminths in Sierra Morena and Doñana area (southern Spain).Ancylostoma tubaeforme, which was believed to be harmful for lynx cubs according to a previous study, was present in the only lynx and in 53% of cats analysed in Doñana (80% in adult cats). Other species shared in both areas wereToxocara cati(1 lynx, 31% of cats),Joyeuxiella pasqualei(1 lynx, 21% of cats) andMesocestoidessp. (2 lynxes, 5% of cats). Only one mongoose was parasitized, harbouring larvae of two acantocephalan species not previously reported in the Iberian peninsula (Centrorhynchus(Sphaerirostris)lanceaandCentrorhynchus(Longirostris)undulatus). Feral cats may be a reservoir for hookworms and other helminths affecting the Iberian lynx. In contrast, mongooses and genets may not play a role in the epidemiology of these species.

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