European Academic Research ISSN 2286-4822
ISSN-L 2286-4822
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Article Name :
Tularemia?s Data Monitoring in Lepus europaeus of Macedonia
Author Name :
BESNIK ELEZI, BEJO BIZHGA1, EMILIAN SHABANI, MERIJE ELEZI, KASTRIOT KORRO
Publisher :
Bridge Center
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Abstract :
This article provides data for the study conducted by the above group of researchers in the monitoring of tularemia in the wild rabbit populations in the western part of Macedonia (FYROM). This study was conducted in 2014-2017. The European brown hare (Lepus europaeus) plays an important role as reservoirs of Francisella tularensis infection. Samples are taken from different villages of Macedonia such as: Debresh, Nerove, Allbance, Presille, Bellushine, Haracine, Tearce . etc. In order to study the prevalence of Francisella tularensis infection we designed a longitudinal study in hares based on both agglutination test and histopathological results. During the two years, 280 blood samples were collected from the wild rabbit population which were subjected to the serological test, resulting in a total of 27 positive samples for tularemia presence. Out of these samples were internal organs, such as kidneys, melts, spleen, lungs, testicles, and bone marrow. These samples were evaluated for pathological changes and possible lesions. The results obtained are reflected in this article. Partial results of the study were presented and published in several regional scientific journals. The study of tularemia in the wild rabbit population in this region is the first of its kind and was conducted in terms of a doctoral study. It gives a very important information on this zoonotic disease and has value not only in veterinary but also in public health.
Keywords :
Francisella tularensis infection, Lepus europaeus, samples, Macedonia.

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