135986 20260219090930.0 doi 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101052 sideral 138981 ART-2024-138981 eng Peris, María Paz Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-5750-3643 Seroprevalence of zoonotic pathogens in stray cats in an urban area of northeast Spain 2024 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted The feline population is extensive in urban areas worldwide, comprising stray and domestic cats. Cats, acting as reservoirs, can transmit various zoonotic organisms to humans, which can cause significant public health issues. We evaluated the seroprevalence of zoonotic pathogens in stray cats in an urban area of northeast Spain (the city of Zaragoza) to assess potential risks to human health. A total of 88 sampled cats (52 females and 36 males) underwent antibody evaluation using the indirect immunofluorescence technique. Seroprevalence rates were determined for IgG antibodies to Bartonella henselae (36.3%), Toxoplasma gondii (31.8%), Rickettsia felis (14.7%), Rickettsia typhi (9%), and Leishmania infantum (10.2%). Our results confirmed the presence in stray cats of antibodies against all those pathogens, indicating that they all circulate in the feline population in Zaragoza. Male cats exhibited a higher predisposition to T. gondii, whereas females showed an increased likelihood of contracting B. henselae. This difference may be attributed to distinct behaviors according to sex. Our findings underscore the importance of maintaining and intensifying surveillance coupled with preventive measures against zoonotic pathogens in cats. They highlight the need for comprehensive control strategies designed to mitigate public health risks associated with feline populations. info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/A05-17R info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/A17-17R info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by-nc https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.es 1.4 2024 0.456 2024 Veterinary (miscellaneous) 2024 Q2 Parasitology 2024 Q3 2.7 2024 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Planas, Sandra Langa, Jon Laborda, Alicia Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-0296-1617 Castillo, Juan Antonio Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-2048-4749 Gracia, María Jesús (orcid)0000-0003-1417-272X 1009 773 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Patología Animal Área Sanidad Animal 1009 617 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Patología Animal Área Medicina y Cirugía Animal 53 (2024), e101052 [5 pp.] Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 2405-9390 445196 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/135986/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2561954 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/135986/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:135986 articulos driver 2026-02-19-09:00:10 ARTICLE