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Risk Factors and Seroprevalence of Infection by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in Goats from Espírito Santo State, Southeastern Brazil

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis is the causative agent of caseous lymphadenitis, a significant infectious disease that affects small ruminants and poses economic challenges to livestock production. This study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of C. pseudotuberculosis in goats from Espírito Santo state, Brazil, and identify risk factors associated with infection by the bacterium. Serum samples from 145 goats were analyzed using an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The overall seroprevalence was found to be 34.5%. The risk factors significantly associated with infection included the presence of abscesses and the absence of veterinary assistance on farms. The findings emphasize the need for improved management practices and veterinary oversight to mitigate caseous lymphadenitis transmission. This research provides critical insights into the epidemiology of caseous lymphadenitis in goats from Espírito Santo, informing effective disease control strategies.

Source: Microbiology Research

DOI: 10.3390/microbiolres16080185

Authors: Letícia Pereira Pedrini Vicentini, Thiago Doria Barral, Marcus Alexandre Vaillant Beltrame, Luiz Filippe Simão Soares, Ricardo Wagner Portela, Blima Fux

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Universidade Federal da Bahia

Language: English

Topic: Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930