Next generation sequencing, which allows concurrent parallel sequencing of many samples and makes it possible to distinguish the infection from multiple viral types in the sample, is well suited as a detection format for such assays described below. The aim of the thesis was to develop a method that could detect all known types of human adenoviruses, human enteroviruses, and bacteriophages selected for their presence in the intestine. Using the next- generation sequencing. The first step was to design primers capable of detecting all known types of viruses, covering the area that is capable of distinguishing these viruses. This method was tested on a set of 47 human adenovirus samples and 30 human enterovirus samples of known serotype. Samples with two serotypes in different proportions were also created. After amplification of the target genome, the samples were purified and sequenced on MiSeq, Illumina. The method was further used in the typing of adenoviruses, enteroviruses and bacteriophages in pre-diabetic cohorts of DIPP, MIDIA, and a cohort of diabetics from African and Asian countries. The tested sample was RNA / DNA isolated from the stool specimen. We have demonstrated that the method is capable to detect all tested virus types, including infections with two different types, even if the...

The most common cancer form among men i prostate cancer and measurement of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood is a useful tool to evaluating the responset o treatment and progress of disease. CTC’s are cells that have detached from the original tumor and have spread in the blood sstem. In this master thesis a panel of 16 genes at single cell levels are analyzed using Reverse Transciptase Multiplexed Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (RT-MLPA). The method uses gene specific reverse transcription primers to generate and amplify cDNA which MLPA probes are hybridized to. Correctly hybridized probes are ligated and amplified so that relative expression profiles can be calculated. One additional MLPA probe was designed to add to the existing panel. The results show that the MLPA reaction generates products from all genes in the panel when performed on synthetic MLPA prbe targets with equal concentrations. Results from totatl RNA on cell lines show that the reverse transcription and amplification of cDNA need further optimizations. When the whole assay is working it will be possible to evaluate gene expression from CTC’s that can help us understand the  progression and spread of prostate cancer in the body. / Prostatacancer är den vanligaste cancerformen hos män. Att räkna antal cirkulerade tumörceller (CTCer) i blodet är ett bra verktyg för att undersöka hur sjukdomen fortlöper och hur den svarar på behandling. CTCer är enskilda celler som brutit sig loss från originaltrumören och sprids i kroppen genom blodsystemet. I det här examensarbetet analyseras en panel bestående av 16 gener med hjälp av Reverse Transcriptase Multiplexed Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (RT-MLPA).  Metoden bygger på att genspecifika primrar används för att syntetisera cDNA från mRNA. MLPA-prober hybridisear sedan till det amplifierade cDNAt. MLPA prober som hybridiserat korrekt ligeras och amplifieras och den relativa uttrycksnivåerna kan beräknas. Ytterligare en MLPA-probe designades för att passa in i den existerande blandningen av MLPA-prober. Resultaten viar att alla MLPA-prober ger produkter då en syntetisk DNA-templat blandning med lika koncentrationer används. Resultaten från total-RNA från cellinjer visar att omvandlingen och amplifieringen av mRNA till cDNA måste optimeras. När hela protokollet fungerar är det möjligt att undersöka genuttrycken i CTCer vilket kan underlätta förståelsen för utveckling och spridning av prostatacancer i kroppen.

Objectives: To determine the association between genetic variants on chromosome 4q25 and atrial fibrillation (AF) in a Taiwanese population. Methods: We enrolled 200 patients with AF (mean age: 67 ± 13 years) and 158 controls (mean age: 63 ± 10 years). The genotypes of five SNPs, RS2634073, RS2200733, RS13143308, RS2220427 and RS10033464, were determined using multiplex single base extension methods. Results: The distribution of the RS2200733 and RS10033464 genotypes did not significantly deviate from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in the control group. The distribution of the RS2200733 genotypes differed significantly between the AF group and the controls (p = 0.03), whereas the distribution of the RS10033464 genotypes did not (p = 0.49). At RS2200733, patients with the CC genotype exhibited a 0.45 times higher risk of developing AF than those with the TT genotype (p = 0.02) and a recessive model was suggested (p = 0.01). After adjusting for various covariates, patients with the CC genotype remained recessively associated with a lower risk of developing AF than those with the TT genotype (odds ratio: 0.27, 95% confidence interval: 0.11-0.65; p < 0.01). Conclusions: In the Taiwanese, there is an association between SNP RS2200733 - but not RS10033464 - and the development of AF. Based on a recessive model of inheritance, individuals with SNP RS2200733 genotype CC are at a lesser risk of developing AF.

It is routine for the forensic scientist to obtain a genetic profile of an individual from DNA recovered from a biological stain deposited at a crime scene. In contrast, only a limited number of laboratories in the United States have the capability of performing Y-STR analysis in casework. In order to aid in facilitating the transfer of Y-STR technology to the crime laboratory community for operational use, a comparison between commercial products from three main vendors (Applied Biosystems AmpFLSTR Yfiler PCR Amplification Kit, Promega PowerPlex - Y System, Reliagene Y-PLEX 12) and two in-house Y-STR multiplexes (MPI and MPB) commenced. The main intention for this comparison was to ascertain whether commercial Y-STR kits are able to obtain a male profile from difficult samples which have been accomplished with our in-house Y-STR multiplexes; such as mixtures, post coital specimens, and environmental insults. To aid the crime laboratory community an in depth comparison of the three main commercial Y-STR kits began in hopes to glean information in circumstances where Y chromosome polymorphisms may need to be employed. For example, the ability to provide investigators with the numbers of semen donors in multiple rape cases, identification of the genetic profile of the male component in a male/female mixture, and identification of the genetic profile of the male component in an extended interval post-coital sample. The capability of typing Y-STR loci by the crime laboratory community could dramatically affect the admissibility of Y-STR evidence. Therefore, the comparison of commercially available kits is an imperative process by which the scientific community acquires the necessary information to assess the ability of a procedure to obtain reliable results, determine the conditions under which such results can be obtained and define the limitations of the procedure. Thus the information for the study could lend itself to a standard being established amongst Y-STR kits for operational use and/or the production of a new Y-STR kit. One example of how the comparison of the three main commercial Y-STR kits could directly impact a new standard being established is by examining post-coital samples and their extreme limits (>48 hrs) for each kit in which a full male genetic profile was observed and comparing it to other commercial Y-STR kit and in-house Y-STR multiplexes. This would help establish the types of cases where specific Y-STR kits would be most useful, and the parameters in which each kit is able to perform. Thus leading to the development of a highly sensitive Y-STR kit that would be more sufficient to perform with the variety of samples an operational crime laboratory would routinely analyze. The capability of typing Y-STR loci by the crime laboratory community could dramatically affect the admissibility of Y-STR evidence. Therefore, the comparison of commercially available kits is an imperative process in order to inform the forensic community of different Y-STR kits available and their performance through direct comparison using modified SWGDAM validation guidelines.

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The Rosaceae contains many important commercially grown fruit crops. No comprehensive genomics platform is currently under development for fruit crops, giving functional genomics studies with wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca L.) the potential of identifying genes important in fruit crops. Fragaria vesca has a small genome size compared to the cultivated strawberry, Fragaria à ananassa Duch. (164 vs. 600 Mbp per 1C nucleus). This feature, in addition to a short life cycle (12-16 weeks) and small plant size make F. vesca a good candidate for a model plant for genetic and molecular studies. The specific objective of this work was to develop an efficient high-throughput Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocol to generate an insertional mutant population to support the justification of F. vesca as a model organism for rosaceous crops. The transformation techniques described by Alsheikh et al. (2002) and Oosumi et al. (2005) were modified and applied to a range of germplasm obtained from the USDA National Germplasm Repository. We found that the modifications made to the Alsheikh protocol were unsuccessful when applied to our germplasm. With the Oosumi et al. (2005) protocol, transformation efficiencies ranging from 11 to 100% were obtained for two accessions when explants were exposed to varying durations on TDZ containing medium during shoot regeneration. The transformation efficiency was given as the mean number of GFP+ plants obtained per primary explant cultured. Multiplex PCR, for amplification of the hptII and GFP genes, was performed on a random sample of GFP+ plants to verify insertion of the T-DNA. The statistical power of our experiment was insufficient to detect treatment effect but based on our findings the transformation efficiencies were high enough to justify PI 551572 for use in the high throughput transformations that are required to generate a population of insertional mutants large enough for gene discovery in F. vesca. / Master of Science

Made available in DSpace on 2014-07-29T15:26:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 TeseCristyaneBenicio2010.pdf: 531193 bytes, checksum: 9a3d68036fe340ca60db84cb20f7066b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-02-18 / Objectives (i) Present review article focusing on pneumococcal vaccines and carriage; (ii) to validate sequential multiplex PCR for identifying pneumococcal capsular serotypes from children attending day-care centers; (iii) determine the multilocus sequence typing; (iv) to identify the capsular types of multiple colonies of S. pneumoniae isolates from a single sample of nasopharyngeal secretions of children attending day-care centers in Goiânia. Materials and Methods S. pneumoniae was obtained from health children less than 5 years old attending 62 day care centers of Goiânia. The laboratory procedures were performed according to WHO recommendations. Were selected 217 isolates (penicillin resistant and sensitive) for capsular typing by multiplex PCR technique. MLST was performed for 55 isolates representing the serotypes detected and the different susceptibility patterns for penicillin. Quellung reaction was used for typing isolates serotypes 6A, 6B, 18C and the isolates not typed by multiplex PCR. For 28 presumptive pneumococcal positive NP swabs, 3 colonies were picked to acess possible serotype diversity. Eighty four pneumococci were identified by conventionally procedure and multiplex PCR was performed. Results Serotypes were deduced for 177/217 (81.6%) of the pneumococcal. The most frequent serogroups/serotypes were 14, 6, 23F, 19F and 18. Multiple serotypes were detected in 13 specimens. Were found 19 MLST types and two new ST. Forty (18.4%) were not serotyped by the multiplex PCR and quellung reaction. The analysis of three colonies from the same NP permitted the detection of differente serotypes in 7/28 (25%) NP samples. Conclusion (i) The multiplex PCR is simple and cost-effective method for detecting multiple serotypes in nasopharyngeal isolates; (ii) and thus might be useful for the monitoring of pneumococcal colonization over time; (iii) the use of multiplex PCR can further broaden our understanding of the dynamics of pneumococcal carriage, including multiple serotypes, the effect of vaccination on carriage, and transmission, as well as surveillance of IPD and co-colonization. / Objetivos: (i) Apresentar uma revisão focando as vacinas pneumocócicas e o portador de S. pneumoniae na nasofaringe; (ii) realizar a tipagem capsular de pneumococos colonizadores de nasofaringe de crianças de creches pela técnica de multiplex PCR; (iii) identificar o perfil MLST dos pneumococos isolados na nasofaringe; (iv) identificar os tipos capsulares de múltiplas colônias de S. pneumoniae isolados de uma única amostra de secreção da nasofaringe de crianças que frequentam creches do município de Goiânia pela técnica de multiplex PCR. Material e Métodos: Um estudo de prevalência de portador de pneumococo foi conduzido de agosto a dezembro de 2005, em crianças de dois a 59 meses de idade, atendidas em 62 creches em Goiânia. Os procedimentos laboratoriais para isolamento e identificação dos pneumococos foram realizados de acordo com as técnicas recomendadas pela Organização Mundial de Saúde. Foram selecionados 217 isolados (resistentes e sensíveis à penicilina) para a tipagem capsular pela técnica de multiplex PCR. O perfil MLST foi realizado para 55 isolados, representando os sorotipos detectados e os diferentes perfis de suscetibilidade à penicilina. A reação de Quellung foi usada para tipar os sorotipos 6A, 6B e 18C e os isolados não tipados pelo multiplex PCR. Para a análise de múltiplas colônias de S. pneumoniae, utilizou-se 28 amostras positivas para pneumococo, das quais se recuperou 3 colônias de cada placa de ágar sangue, totalizando 84 colônias, que foram submetidas aos testes de tipagem fenotípica e caracterização capsular pela técnica de multiplex PCR. Resultados: Cento e setenta e sete sorotipos em duzentos e dezessete (177/217), totalizando 81,6% dos pneumococos foram tipados. Os sorotipos mais freqüentes foram 14, 6, 23F, 19F e 18. Foram identificadas múltiplas colônias em 13 amostras de nasofaringe. Foram observados 19 tipos MLST e dois novos tipos de seqüência (ST). Quarenta (18,4%) dos isolados não foram tipados pelo multiplex PCR e todos não tipados pela reação de Quellung. A análise de múltiplas colônias de S. pneumoniae pela técnica de multiplex PCR permitiu a detecção de mais de um tipo em 25% (7/28) das amostras. Conclusões: (i) O método de multiplex PCR mostrou-se seguro e simples na detecção de diferentes tipos capsulares incluídos na reação, além de mais barato; (ii) representou uma valiosa ferramenta em investigações de vigilância de pneumococos; (iii) Aplicação da técnica multiplex PCR permitiu o conhecimento da diversidade genética de pneumococos colonizadores da nasofaringe, detectando a dinâmica da colonização desta bactéria na população, incluindo a colonização por múltiplos sorotipos; a substituição ou mudança de sorotipo como resultado da vacinação; como também vigilância das doenças pneumocócicas invasivas.

Submitted by Sandra Pereira (srpereira@ufrrj.br) on 2016-08-03T15:45:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2010 - Raquel Silva Lisboa.pdf: 4230911 bytes, checksum: e7087ccd29d417f592ca09ec5f49c657 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T15:45:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2010 - Raquel Silva Lisboa.pdf: 4230911 bytes, checksum: e7087ccd29d417f592ca09ec5f49c657 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-04-14 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico, CNPq. / Dogs can be infected with various hemoparasites, and the occurrence of co-infections between Ehrlichia canis, Babesia canis, Anaplasma platys, and Hepatozoon canis species is very common, since they have the same tick vector. The objectives of this study were to delineate a multiplex PCR technique for the simultaneous diagnostic of microorganisms of Babesia and Ehrlichia genera in canine blood samples, and to realize the partial characterization of fragments of the 16S rRNA gene of the family Anaplasmataceae agents and, of 18S rRNA gene of Babesia detected in some samples PCR-positive, comparing the sequences obtained with sequences of other strains previously deposited in GenBank. Total DNA of 119 blood samples was extracted, of these, 40 were selected by showing cytoplasmatic inclusions in leukocytes and/or platelets suggesting infection by agents of Anaplasmataceae family (1E to 40E), 37 by showing piroplasms (1B to 37B), and two by presenting structures of both agents (M1 and M2), and finally, 40 samples with negative parasitological diagnostic and hematological exam without alterations. All these samples were tested by PCR to confirm the absence or presence of these hemoparasites, and them utilized in the multiplex PCR delineation. In multiplex PCR reactions the primers A17/EC3 were used to amplify an approximately 600bp region of the 16S rRNA gene of Ehrlichia species and the primers PIRO-A1/PIRO-B were used to amplify an approximately 450bp region of the 18S rRNA gene of Babesia species. Validation of multiplex PCR was performed by real time multiplex PCR. The multiplex PCR was able to simultaneously detect both agents in a DNA sample of a dog naturally co-infected and all the single infections by Babesia, but does not detected all the Ehrlichia infections. The real-time multiplex PCR was more sensitive in detect both single and also co-infections, as well as positive DNA mixtures for the two agents. The sequencing results confirmed the isolates identity, and that the primers PIRO-A1/PIRO-B also amplified the DNA of Hepatozoon canis. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that E. canis, A. platys, B. canis and H. canis species found in this study showed close similarities with sequences previously deposited in GenBank, forming monophyletic groups. / Os c?es podem se infectar com diversos hemoparasitos, sendo muito comum a ocorr?ncia de coinfec??es entre as esp?cies Ehrlichia canis, Babesia canis, Anaplasma platys e Hepatozoon canis, visto que possuem o mesmo carrapato vetor. Este estudo teve como objetivos delinear uma t?cnica de PCR multiplex para diagnosticar simultaneamente microrganismos dos g?neros Ehrlichia e Babesia em amostras de sangue de c?es e realizar a caracteriza??o parcial de fragmentos do gene 16S rRNA de agentes da fam?lia Anaplasmataceae e do gene 18S rRNA de Babesia detectados em algumas amostras positivas pela PCR, comparando as sequ?ncias obtidas com as sequ?ncias de outras cepas depositadas previamente no GenBank. O DNA total de 119 amostras de sangue foi extra?do. Destas, 40 foram selecionadas por apresentar inclus?es citoplasm?ticas em leuc?citos e/ou plaquetas sugestivas de infec??o por agentes da fam?lia Anaplasmataceae (1E a 40E), 37 por apresentar formas parasit?rias de piroplasm?deos (1B a 37B), duas por apresentar estruturas de ambos os agentes (M1 e M2) e, finalmente, 40 amostras com diagn?stico parasitol?gico negativo e exame hematol?gico sem altera??es. Todas estas amostras foram testadas por PCR, para a confirma??o da aus?ncia ou presen?a destes hemoparasitos, e depois utilizadas no delineamento da PCR multiplex. Nas rea??es de PCR multiplex utilizou-se os oligonucleot?deos iniciadores A17/EC3 que amplificam um produto de aproximadamente 600pb de uma por??o do gene 16S rRNA de esp?cies de Ehrlichia e os oligonucleot?deos iniciadores PIRO-A1/PIRO-B que amplificam um produto de aproximadamente 450pb de uma por??o do gene 18Sr RNA de esp?cies de Babesia. A valida??o da PCR multiplex foi realizada por PCR multiplex em tempo-real. A PCR multiplex foi capaz de detectar simultaneamente os dois agentes em uma amostra de DNA de um c?o naturalmente coinfectado e todas as infec??es individuais por Babesia, mas n?o detectou todas as infec??es por Ehrlichia. A PCR multiplex em tempo real foi mais sens?vel em detectar tanto infec??es ?nicas quanto coinfec??es, al?m de misturas de DNA positivo para os dois agentes. Os resultados dos sequenciamentos confirmaram a identidade dos isolados, e que os oligonucleot?deos PIRO-A1/PIRO-B amplificaram tamb?m, o DNA de Hepatozoon canis. As an?lises filogen?ticas indicaram que as esp?cies de E. canis, A. platys, B. canis e H. canis encontradas neste estudo possuem similaridades pr?ximas com sequ?ncias previamente depositadas no GenBank, formando grupos monofil?ticos.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This study evaluated molecular characteristic of Rhodococcus equi isolates obtained from horses and standardized by PCR multiplex assay, which amplifies the vap gene family (vapA, B, C, D, E, F, G e H). One hundred eighty Rhodococcus equi isolates from different sources: healthy horse s feces (112), soil (12), stalls (23) and clinical isolates (33) of horsebreeding farms, were studied. The technique was standardized and confirmed by sequencing of amplified vap gene family controls. Thirty-two (17.8%) R. equi isolates evaluated were positive for vapA gene and carried at least three another vap genes associated. All 147 isolates from equine feces, stalls and soil from horse-breeding farms did not demonstrate any virulence-associated proteins genes. Thirty-two (97.0%) out of 33 clinical equines isolates were positive to multiplex PCR assay for vap gene family and demonstrated six molecular profile, 100% with vapA, vapD and vapG genes, 86.6% vapF, 76,6% vapH, 43.3% vapC, 36.6% vapE and none vapB. The most frequent molecular profile was vap A, D, F, G and H present in 37.5% of strains. Morever, there was no molecular epidemiological pattern for R. equi isolates from each horse-breeding farm studied. Thus this technique allows the identification of eight vap genes family (vapA, B, C, D, E, F, G e H), it is a practical an efficient method of conducting clinical and epidemiological studies on R. equi isolates. / O presente estudo tem por objetivo a caracterização molecular de isolados de Rhodococcus equi de eqüinos pela padronização de uma técnica de PCR multiplex para detecção dos genes da família vap (vapA, B, C, D, E, F, G e H). Foram analisadas 180 amostras de Rhodococcus equi de diferentes origens: fezes (112), solo (12) instalações (23) e isolados clínicos (33). A técnica foi padronizada e confirmada pelo sequenciamento da cepa padrão de R. equi (ATCC 33701), e de uma amostra de paciente humano contendo o gene vapB. Trinta e dois (17,8%) foram positivos para vapA e carregavam no mínimo 4 genes vap associados. Os 147 isolados oriundos de fezes, instalações e sola não apresentavam genes vap. Trinta e dois (97.0%) dos isolados clinicos foram positivos na PCR multiplex e demonstraram seis padrões moleculares, 100% com vapA, vapD and vapG, 86.6% vapF, 76,6% vapH, 43.3% vapC, 36.6% vapE e nenhum com vapB. O perfil molecular mais freqüente foi vap A, D, F, G eH presente em 37.5% das cepas. foram obtidos, sendo que os genes vapA, vapD e vapG estavam presentes em todas as amostras. Não foi obtido nenhum padrão molecular para cada propriedade estudada. Esta nova técnica constitui-se um método prático e eficaz para condução de estudos clínicos e epidemiológicos, bem como, por relevar os aspectos moleculares da infecção.

Submitted by Claudia Rocha (claudia.rocha@udesc.br) on 2018-03-13T14:24:56Z No. of bitstreams: 1 PGCA14MA204.pdf: 193153 bytes, checksum: 775a55b56bd27e5412d5e2e42810041c (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-03-13T14:24:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PGCA14MA204.pdf: 193153 bytes, checksum: 775a55b56bd27e5412d5e2e42810041c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-11 / PROMOP / CAPES / Anaplasma marginale (THEILER, 1910), Babesia bovis (BABES, 1888) and B. bigemina (SMITH & KILBORN, 1893) are obligatory intraerythrocytic microorganisms that are responsible for high mortality and morbidity rates in several regions of Brazil. The goal of this project was to investigate the infections dynamics and the pathogens prevalence in cattle located in the mountain region of Santa Catarina, Brazil. For this purpose, 257 blood samples from animals with age between four months and eleven years were collected from March 2012 to July 2013, in sixteen cities of the region. The samples were grouped in five classes according to age, Group A were compounds of the animals with six months or less; Group B animals from 7 to 12 months, Group C animals from 13 to 24 months, Group D animals from 25 to 36 months and Group E animals with more than 36 months. Blood samples were submitted to hematological analysis, conducted at Laboratório Clínico Veterinário – Centro de Ciências Agroveterinárias (CAV), and pathogen investigation was examined by Multiplex-PCR, in Laboratório de Bioquímica de Hemoparasitas e Vetores – LABHEV (CAV). Erythrogram and WBC were performed on electronic counter (CELM CC-530), and differential leukocyte counts by cytological analysis in optical microscope. The DNA extraction was performed by the phenol-chloroform method. Using the Multiplex-PCR technique, we were able to detect Anaplasma marginale prevalence in about 27.24%, B. bovis in 29.57% and B. bigemina in 16.73% of the animals. Statistical analysis showed correlation between the presence of the microorganisms and the animals groups age. The hematological modifications most significant were found on WBC, where leukocytosis was founded in the overall average of animals. However, infections were delivered in healthy animals, which shows sub-clinical infections in animals studies. The study area was characterized in enzootic instability, since the prevalence of microorganisms occurred in less than 75% of the population, situation that requires care in vector control and parasites to be conducive to outbreaks of disease / Anaplasma marginale (THEILER, 1910), Babesia bovis (BABES, 1888) e B. bigemina (SMITH & KILBORN, 1893) são microorganismos intra-eritrocitários obrigatórios responsáveis por causar prejuízos ligados a alta morbidade e mortalidade em várias regiões do Brasil. Com intuito de avaliar a dinâmica de infecção e prevalência desses parasitas em bovinos da região serrana de Santa Catarina, 257 amostras de sangue de animais com idade entre três meses e onze anos, foram coletadas entre março de 2012 e julho de 2013, em dezesseis municípios da região. As amostras foram divididas em cinco classes de acordo com a idade, onde o grupo (A) foi composto de animais de 4 a 6 meses, o grupo (B) animais entre 7 e 12 meses, o grupo (C) de 13 a 24 meses, o grupo (D) de 25 e 36 meses e no grupo (E) com mais de 36 meses. As amostras foram utilizadas para análises hematológicas, processadas no Laboratório Clínico Veterinário do Centro de Ciências Agroveterinárias (CAV) e para pesquisa dos agentes parasitários pela Multiplex-PCR, no Laboratório de Bioquímica de Hemoparasitas e Vetores - LABHEV. Eritrograma e leucograma foram realizados em contador eletrônico (CELM CC-530) e contagem diferencial de leucócitos por análise citológica em microscopia óptica. A extração de DNA foi realizada pelo método de fenol e clorofórmio. Com o uso da técnica Multiplex-PCR, foram detectadas prevalência de A. marginale em 27,24% dos bovinos, B. bovis em 29,57% e B. bigemina em 16,73% dos animais. Através da análise estatística verificou-se associação entre presença dos microorganismos e as classes etárias. A alteração hematológica mais relevante encontrada foi na porção leucocitária, onde a leucocitose foi observada na média geral dos animais amostrados. Contudo, as infecções foram apresentadas em animais saudáveis, o que demonstra infecções sub-clínicas nos bovinos estudados. A região estudada foi caracterizada em estado de instabilidade enzoótica, já que a prevalência dos microrganismos se deu em menos de 75% da população estudada, situação que requer cuidados no controle de vetor e parasitos por ser propícia à ocorrência de surtos da doença