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View article: Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> species identified in dogs and cats during neutering in Thailand
Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> species identified in dogs and cats during neutering in Thailand Open
Pathogenic species of Genus Leptospira cause an underdiagnosed zoonosis in humans and animals called leptospirosis. Animal reservoirs getting infections without signs can carry and shed the active spirochete into the environment through th…
View article: Advancing green recovery: Integrating one health in sustainable wildlife management in the Asia-Pacific Indigenous People and Local Communities
Advancing green recovery: Integrating one health in sustainable wildlife management in the Asia-Pacific Indigenous People and Local Communities Open
Wildlife (in this paper: wild animals) deliver a crucial range of ecosystem services on human health and livelihood, particularly in Indigenous People and Local Communities (IPLCs). 'One Health' extends beyond just health; it also includes…
View article: Evidence of avian and human influenza A virus infection in farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand
Evidence of avian and human influenza A virus infection in farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand Open
Crocodilians are susceptible to a range of virus infection including influenza A virus (IAV). However, little is known about the ecology and epidemiology of IAV in crocodile species. This study aimed to investigate IAV infection in farmed …
View article: Sero-epidemiological investigation and cross-neutralization activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in cats and dogs, Thailand
Sero-epidemiological investigation and cross-neutralization activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in cats and dogs, Thailand Open
Epidemiological data on SARS-CoV-2 infection in companion animals have been thoroughly investigated in many countries. However, information on the neutralizing cross-reactivity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in companion animals is still limi…
View article: Isolation and characterisation of a novel Silviavirus bacteriophage promising antimicrobial agent against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections
Isolation and characterisation of a novel Silviavirus bacteriophage promising antimicrobial agent against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections Open
View article: Diversity and genetic characterization of Chlamydia isolated from Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis)
Diversity and genetic characterization of Chlamydia isolated from Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) Open
Chlamydiosis, an infection caused by several Chlamydia species, has been reported in Nile, saltwater, and Siamese crocodiles. Despite its widespread reports in various countries, including Thailand, genetic information on Chlamydia species…
View article: Survival outcomes, low awareness, and the challenge of neglected leptospirosis in dogs
Survival outcomes, low awareness, and the challenge of neglected leptospirosis in dogs Open
Background: Leptospirosis is a globally neglected zoonotic disease with significant morbidity and mortality in dogs, particularly in resource-limited settings. Aim: This study aimed to characterize prognostic factors and survival outcomes …
View article: Epidemiology of Chlamydia sp. infection in farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand
Epidemiology of Chlamydia sp. infection in farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand Open
Background Although Chlamydia sp. causes widespread disease outbreaks in juvenile crocodiles in Thailand, data regarding the epidemiology, and risk factors of such infections are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the preval…
View article: A novel virulent Litunavirus phage possesses therapeutic value against multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
A novel virulent Litunavirus phage possesses therapeutic value against multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Open
View article: Serological and Molecular Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris), Thailand
Serological and Molecular Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris), Thailand Open
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Given the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants, continuous surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in animals is important. To monitor SARS-CoV-2 infection in wildlife i…
View article: Coding-Complete Genome Sequence of a Lumpy Skin Disease Virus Isolated during the 2021 Thailand Outbreak
Coding-Complete Genome Sequence of a Lumpy Skin Disease Virus Isolated during the 2021 Thailand Outbreak Open
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an economically devastating and transboundary disease in cattle. Here, we report the coding-complete genome sequence of the LSDV72/PrachuapKhiriKhan/Thailand/2021 strain, which was isolated from an affected cow …
View article: Evidence of Influenza A Virus Infection in Cynomolgus Macaques, Thailand
Evidence of Influenza A Virus Infection in Cynomolgus Macaques, Thailand Open
Little is known about the ecology of influenza A virus (IAV) in nonhuman primates (NHPs). We conducted active surveillance of IAV among 672 cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis) living in 27 free-ranging colonies in Thailand between Ma…
View article: Serologic evidence of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection in camel and Eld's deer, Thailand
Serologic evidence of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection in camel and Eld's deer, Thailand Open
Background and Aim: The pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza (H1N1pdm09) virus has affected both human and animal populations worldwide. The transmission of the H1N1pdm09 virus from humans to animals is increasingly more evident. Captive animals…
View article: Coinfection of Chlamydia spp. and herpesvirus in juvenile farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand
Coinfection of Chlamydia spp. and herpesvirus in juvenile farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand Open
Background and Aim: For a decade, chlamydial and herpesvirus infections have caused significant morbidity and mortality in farmed crocodiles. In September 2017, a total of 160 juvenile freshwater Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) w…
View article: A new species of Chlamydia isolated from Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis)
A new species of Chlamydia isolated from Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) Open
Chlamydia is a known pathogen in both saltwater and freshwater crocodiles. However, the exact species/strain has not been clearly identified. In this study, we successfully cultivated Siamese crocodile Chlamydia in McCoy cells at a tempera…
View article: Human, animal, water source interactions and leptospirosis in Thailand
Human, animal, water source interactions and leptospirosis in Thailand Open
View article: Potentially Pathogenic Leptospira in the Environment of an Elephant Camp in Thailand
Potentially Pathogenic Leptospira in the Environment of an Elephant Camp in Thailand Open
Leptospira is the causative agent of leptospirosis, a globally emerging zoonotic disease. The infection is commonly acquired through contact with the contaminated environment. To extend the knowledge on environmental source of leptospirosi…
View article: Surveillance for influenza virus in nonhuman primates (NHPs) in Thailand, 2009-2018
Surveillance for influenza virus in nonhuman primates (NHPs) in Thailand, 2009-2018 Open
The present study conducted a longitudinal serological survey and active surveillance for influenza virus in free-ranging nonhuman primates (NHPs) in Thailand. One hundred and nine serum samples from NHPs were collected between 2009 and 20…
View article: Functional redundancy of Burkholderia pseudomallei phospholipase C enzymes and their role in virulence
Functional redundancy of Burkholderia pseudomallei phospholipase C enzymes and their role in virulence Open
Phospholipase C (PLC) enzymes are key virulence factors in several pathogenic bacteria. Burkholderia pseudomallei , the causative agent of melioidosis, possesses at least three plc genes ( plc1 , plc2 and plc3 ). We found that in culture m…
View article: Optimization of Culture Protocols to Isolate Leptospira spp. from Environmental Water, Field Investigation, and Identification of Factors Associated with the Presence of Leptospira spp. in the Environment
Optimization of Culture Protocols to Isolate Leptospira spp. from Environmental Water, Field Investigation, and Identification of Factors Associated with the Presence of Leptospira spp. in the Environment Open
The successful culture of Leptospira spp. from the environment is challenging. Here, we optimized the isolation of Leptospira spp. from water samples spiked with different species and initial concentrations of this organism. The time perio…
View article: Genotyping of the causative Leptospira in symptomatic dogs in Thailand
Genotyping of the causative Leptospira in symptomatic dogs in Thailand Open
We investigated the genotypes of Leptospira spp. detected in symptomatic dogs in Thailand. During April to December 2012, 6 out of 41 client-owned dogs were diagnosed with leptospirosis based on polymerase chain reaction tests. All of the …
View article: A Novel Genotype of <i>Leptospira interrogans</i> Recovered from Leptospirosis Outbreak Samples from Southern Thailand
A Novel Genotype of <i>Leptospira interrogans</i> Recovered from Leptospirosis Outbreak Samples from Southern Thailand Open
We performed Leptospira culture analysis of 76 clinical samples collected from animals and of six soil samples for the investigation of a leptospirosis outbreak in southern Thailand in 2017. Leptospires were recovered from a kidney sample …
View article: Serological evidence of influenza virus infection in captive wild felids, Thailand
Serological evidence of influenza virus infection in captive wild felids, Thailand Open
Influenza virus is known to affect wild felids. To explore the prevalence of influenza viruses in these animal species, 196 archival sera from 5 felid species including Panthera tigris (N=147), Prionailurus viverrinus (N=35), Panthera leo …
View article: Potentially Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> Species Isolated from a Waterfall in Thailand
Potentially Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> Species Isolated from a Waterfall in Thailand Open
We collected water and soil samples from a waterfall in Thailand to investigate the presence of potentially pathogenic Leptospira. Isolation of Leptospira from all the 17 environmental samples was successful. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequenc…
View article: General and condition-specific essential functions of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
General and condition-specific essential functions of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Open
Significance There is an urgent need for new antibiotics active against resistant bacterial pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Target-directed drug development provides a potential path to such drugs, and essential gene products repre…