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View article: Non-zoonotic tick-borne pathogens in Western Balkan
Non-zoonotic tick-borne pathogens in Western Balkan Open
View article: Occurrence of Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis, Koi Herpesvirus Disease, and Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia in North Macedonia Between 2015-2023
Occurrence of Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis, Koi Herpesvirus Disease, and Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia in North Macedonia Between 2015-2023 Open
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), Infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN), and Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVD) are listed diseases by the European Commission that pose significant threats to the global aquaculture industry, resulting in s…
View article: One health investigation following a cluster of Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever, North Macedonia, July to November 2023
One health investigation following a cluster of Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever, North Macedonia, July to November 2023 Open
Background Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a severe illness characterised by fever, bleeding and high case-fatality rates. The disease is caused by CCHF virus (CCHFV), transmitted by ticks and infectious body fluids and tissues.…
View article: Detection of autochthonous virus strain responsible for the recent outbreak of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
Detection of autochthonous virus strain responsible for the recent outbreak of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023 Open
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a severe illness transmitted by ticks and infectious body fluids, characterized by fever, hemorrhagic syndrome, and high fatality rates. This study investigates the recent outbreak of CCHF in North…
View article: Distribution and Genotyping of Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus in Farmed Rainbow Trout and Autochthonous Salmonids in North Macedonia
Distribution and Genotyping of Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus in Farmed Rainbow Trout and Autochthonous Salmonids in North Macedonia Open
Infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN) is a common disease in the intensive production of salmonids. The IHN virus (IHNV) was isolated for the first time in North Macedonia in 2018. This study aimed to investigate the distribution and gen…
View article: Ixodid ticks and zoonotic tick-borne pathogens of the Western Balkans
Ixodid ticks and zoonotic tick-borne pathogens of the Western Balkans Open
View article: Harnessing Attenuation-Related Mutations of Viral Genomes: Development of a Serological Assay to Differentiate between Capripoxvirus-Infected and -Vaccinated Animals
Harnessing Attenuation-Related Mutations of Viral Genomes: Development of a Serological Assay to Differentiate between Capripoxvirus-Infected and -Vaccinated Animals Open
Sheeppox, goatpox, and lumpy skin disease caused by the sheeppox virus (SPPV), goatpox virus (GTPV), and lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), respectively, are diseases that affect millions of ruminants and many low-income households in endemi…
View article: Complete genome reconstruction of the global and European regional dispersal history of the lumpy skin disease virus
Complete genome reconstruction of the global and European regional dispersal history of the lumpy skin disease virus Open
Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) causes a disease of economic importance affecting cattle. Its global epidemiology is complex due to the combination of vector-borne and anthropogenic spread, the circulation of vaccine-like recombinants, and…
View article: First Report of <i>Bartonella Henselae</i> Infection in a Cat in North Macedonia
First Report of <i>Bartonella Henselae</i> Infection in a Cat in North Macedonia Open
The genus Bartonella are fastidious, Gram-negative intracellular vector-borne bacteria with zoonotic potential. Cats have a crucial epidemiological role in the transmission of Bartonella henselae , the primary causal agent of cat-scratch d…
View article: Multiplex Assay for Simultaneous Detection of Antibodies against Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Nucleocapsid Protein and Glycoproteins in Ruminants
Multiplex Assay for Simultaneous Detection of Antibodies against Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Nucleocapsid Protein and Glycoproteins in Ruminants Open
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) causes Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, which is one of the most important tick-borne viral diseases of humans and has recently been found in previously unaffected countries such as Spain. The …
View article: A multi gene-approach genotyping method identifies 24 genetic clusters within the genotype II-European African swine fever viruses circulating from 2007 to 2022
A multi gene-approach genotyping method identifies 24 genetic clusters within the genotype II-European African swine fever viruses circulating from 2007 to 2022 Open
Introduction African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease of pigs and wild boar that poses a major threat to the global swine industry. The genotype II African swine fever virus (ASFV) entered the European Union (EU) in 2014 and…
View article: Development and Optimization of Indirect ELISAs for the Detection of Anti-Capripoxvirus Antibodies in Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Sera
Development and Optimization of Indirect ELISAs for the Detection of Anti-Capripoxvirus Antibodies in Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Sera Open
Sheeppox (SPP), goatpox (GTP), and lumpy skin disease (LSD) are economically significant pox diseases of ruminants, caused by sheeppox virus (SPPV), goatpox virus (GTPV), and lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), respectively. SPPV and GTPV can…
View article: Corrigendum: Overview of Cattle Diseases Listed Under Category C, D or E in the Animal Health Law for Which Control Programmes Are in Place Within Europe
Corrigendum: Overview of Cattle Diseases Listed Under Category C, D or E in the Animal Health Law for Which Control Programmes Are in Place Within Europe Open
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View article: Overview of Cattle Diseases Listed Under Category C, D or E in the Animal Health Law for Which Control Programmes Are in Place Within Europe
Overview of Cattle Diseases Listed Under Category C, D or E in the Animal Health Law for Which Control Programmes Are in Place Within Europe Open
The COST action “Standardising output-based surveillance to control non-regulated diseases of cattle in the European Union (SOUND control),” aims to harmonise the results of surveillance and control programmes (CPs) for selected cattle dis…
View article: Molecular Detection of <i>Ehrlichia canis</i> in the Pet-Dog Population in R. N. Macedonia
Molecular Detection of <i>Ehrlichia canis</i> in the Pet-Dog Population in R. N. Macedonia Open
Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) is a widespread, tick-borne, canine disease, caused by an obligate intracellular bacterium, Ehrlichia canis . The main vector, a brown-dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus , is widely distributed, especial…
View article: Re‐emergence of BTV serotype 4 in North Macedonia, July 2020
Re‐emergence of BTV serotype 4 in North Macedonia, July 2020 Open
Bluetongue virus serotype 4 (BTV-4) was confirmed in sheep in North Macedonia in July 2020. The full genome of this BTV-4 strain (MKD2020/06) was shown to be most closely related (99.74% nt identity) to the Greek GRE2014/08 and the Hungari…
View article: External quality assessment of Rift Valley fever diagnosis in 17 veterinary laboratories of the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions
External quality assessment of Rift Valley fever diagnosis in 17 veterinary laboratories of the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions Open
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an arboviral zoonosis that primarily affects ruminants but can also cause illness in humans. The increasing impact of RVF in Africa and Middle East and the risk of expansion to other areas such as Europe, where c…
View article: New Records of the Asian Tiger Mosquito <i>(Aedes albopictus)</i> in North Macedonia
New Records of the Asian Tiger Mosquito <i>(Aedes albopictus)</i> in North Macedonia Open
Aedes albopictus is an invasive mosquito species spreading throughout Europe and its presence in North Macedonia was recorded in 2016. Following the first detection in September 2018, we conducted a two-week mosquito monitoring by ovitraps…
View article: Re-emergence of BTV serotype 4 in North Macedonia, July 2020
Re-emergence of BTV serotype 4 in North Macedonia, July 2020 Open
Summary Bluetongue virus serotype 4 (BTV-4) was confirmed in sheep in North Macedonia in July 2020. The full genome of this BTV-4 strain (MKD2020/06) was shown to be most closely related (99.74% nt identity) to the Greek GRE2014/08 and the…
View article: Development of a multiplex assay for antibody detection in serum against pathogens affecting ruminants
Development of a multiplex assay for antibody detection in serum against pathogens affecting ruminants Open
Numerous infectious diseases impacting livestock impose an important economic burden and in some cases also represent a threat to humans and are classified as zoonoses. Some zoonotic diseases are transmitted by vectors and, due to complex …
View article: Prevalence and Clinical Signs of Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome at The First Day after Farrowing in Farmed Sows in The Republic of Macedonia
Prevalence and Clinical Signs of Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome at The First Day after Farrowing in Farmed Sows in The Republic of Macedonia Open
The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) and associated clinical signs in farmed sows in the Republic of Macedonia (RM) in the first 12-24 h postpartum. A total of 202 sows…
View article: Bovine Tuberculosis in the Republic of Macedonia: Postmortem, Microbiological and Molecular Study in Slaughtered Reactor Cattle
Bovine Tuberculosis in the Republic of Macedonia: Postmortem, Microbiological and Molecular Study in Slaughtered Reactor Cattle Open
Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease in cattle caused mainly by Mycobacterium bovis and to a lesser extent by Mycobacterium caprae. The other members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) can also cause the diseas…
View article: Application of Fluorescence Based Molecular Assays for Improved Detection and Typing of Brucella Strains in Clinical Samples
Application of Fluorescence Based Molecular Assays for Improved Detection and Typing of Brucella Strains in Clinical Samples Open
Bacteria from the genus Brucella are causative agents of brucellosis - a zoonotic disease which affects many wild and domestic animal species and humans. Taking into account the significant socio-economic and public health impact of brucel…
View article: Circulation of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Revealed by Screening of Cattle Sera Using a Novel Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay
Circulation of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Revealed by Screening of Cattle Sera Using a Novel Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay Open
This article describes a fully validated, highly sensitive and specific ELISA for the detection of CCHFV-specific IgG antibodies in cattle. Using this assay, CCHFV-specific antibodies were detected for the first time in cattle in the Forme…