Differentiation of Haemobartonella canis and Mycoplasma haemofelis on the basis of comparative analysis of gene sequences |
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Authors: | Birkenheuer Adam J Breitschwerdt Edward B Alleman A Rick Pitulle Christian |
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Institution: | Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27606-1428, USA. |
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Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: To determine whether Haemobartonella canis and Mycoplasma haemofelis (formerly known as H felis large form]) can be differentiated by use of comparative analysis of gene sequences. SAMPLE POPULATION: Blood samples obtained from 3 dogs infected with H canis and 2 cats infected with M haemofelis. PROCEDURE: The partial 16S rDNA and ribonuclease P RNA (RNase P) genes were amplified, cloned, and sequenced in blood samples obtained from H canis-infected dogs and M haemofelis-infected cats. The DNA sequences were subjected to comparative analysis. RESULTS: The 16S rDNA sequences of H canis and M haemofelis were nearly identical (homology of 99.3 to 99.7%). In contrast, RNase P gene sequences had a lower degree of sequence homology between the 2 organisms (94.3 to 95.5%). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Haemobartonella canis and M haemofelis are not identical organisms. Molecular differentiation of H canis and M haemofelis is more clearly evident by use of comparative analysis of RNase P gene sequences than by comparative analysis of 16S rDNA gene sequences. |
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