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Interplay between Histomonas meleagridis and Bacteria: Mutualistic or Predator-Prey?
1Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria.
Trends in Parasitology
|January 27, 2020
Abstract:
Histomonas meleagridis is an extracellular protozoan parasite and the aetiological agent of histomonosis, an important poultry disease whose impact is greatly accentuated by inaccessibility of any treatment. A special feature of the parasite is its intricate interplay with bacteria in vitro and in vivo, the focus of this article.
Insights
Histomonas meleagridis causes poultry histomonosis, a disease with no available treatment. This article explores its complex interactions with bacteria.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Poultry Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Histomonas meleagridis is an extracellular protozoan parasite responsible for histomonosis.
- Histomonosis is a significant poultry disease with severe economic impact.
- Current treatment options for histomonosis are limited, exacerbating the disease's impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the intricate interplay between Histomonas meleagridis and bacteria.
- To understand the in vitro and in vivo interactions of this parasite with bacterial communities.
- To highlight the significance of these interactions in the context of histomonosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on studies examining Histomonas meleagridis and bacterial interactions.
- Analysis of in vitro co-culture systems involving the parasite and various bacterial species.
- Examination of in vivo studies investigating the role of bacteria in histomonosis pathogenesis.
Main Results:
- Histomonas meleagridis exhibits complex interactions with specific bacterial species.
- Bacterial presence can influence the parasite's virulence and survival.
- These interactions are crucial for understanding disease progression and potential therapeutic targets.
Conclusions:
- The interplay between Histomonas meleagridis and bacteria is a critical factor in histomonosis.
- Further research into these interactions may reveal novel strategies for disease control.
- Understanding this host-parasite-microbiome relationship is essential for poultry health management.
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