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Multiplex PCR for detection of Anaplasma marginale, A. bovis and A. platys in cattle

Murala MuraliManohara Surya Teja1, G S Mamatha1, Jaya N Lakkundi1

  • 1Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary College, Bengaluru, KVAFSU (BIDAR), Bidar, India.

Journal of Parasitic Diseases : Official Organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology
|July 31, 2023
PubMed

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This study developed a multiplex PCR assay for simultaneous detection of three Anaplasma species: Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma bovis, and Anaplasma platys. The assay demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing these important veterinary pathogens.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The Anaplasma genus comprises several species, including Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma bovis, and Anaplasma platys, which cause significant diseases in animals and humans globally.
  • Accurate and simultaneous detection of these Anaplasma species is crucial for effective disease management and control.
  • Existing diagnostic methods may lack the capacity for concurrent identification of multiple Anaplasma species.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and validate a multiplex PCR (mPCR) assay for the simultaneous detection of Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma bovis, and Anaplasma platys.
  • To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the developed mPCR assay.
  • To apply the mPCR assay for the detection of these three Anaplasma species in clinical samples.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an mPCR assay utilizing species-specific primers targeting the msp4, 16S rRNA, and groEL genes for A. marginale, A. bovis, and A. platys, respectively.
  • Determination of assay sensitivity through tenfold serial dilutions of infected cattle blood DNA.
  • Application of the mPCR assay to a panel of 31 Anaplasma genus-positive samples.

Main Results:

  • The mPCR assay successfully detected all three target Anaplasma species simultaneously.
  • Amplification specific to A. marginale (753 bp) was observed in 100% of samples, A. bovis (547 bp) in 61.29%, and A. platys (470 bp) in 96.7%.
  • The lower limits of detection were determined as 0.044 ng/µl for A. bovis, 0.44 ng/µl for A. marginale, and 4.4 ng/µl for A. platys.

Conclusions:

  • The developed mPCR assay is a sensitive and specific tool for the simultaneous diagnosis of Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma bovis, and Anaplasma platys.
  • This assay facilitates efficient and accurate identification of these key Anaplasma species, aiding in veterinary diagnostics.
  • The mPCR method offers a valuable advancement for the molecular epidemiology and control of Anaplasma infections in livestock.
Keywords:
AnaplasmaMultiplex PCRRickettsiales

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