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Prevalence and diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in bamboo rats (Rhizomys sinensis) in South Central China
Publication date: Available online 21 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Zilin Wei, Qiang Liu, Wei Zhao, Xiumei Jiang, Ying Zhang, Aiyun Zhao, Bo Jing, Gang Lu, Meng QiAbstractCryptosporidium is one of the most prevalent zoonotic parasites and is responsible for the high burden of diarrheal disease across the globe. Rodents are globally overpopulated and are reservoirs for a variety of zoonotic pathogens. Bamboo rats are a common species of rodent that are bred for meat and wool in China. However, the genetic characterization of Cryptosporidium in bamboo rats in China ...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 22, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

First record of a ‘fish’ blood fluke (Digenea: Aporocotylidae) from a marine mammal: Cardicola dhangali nsp.
We describe the first known blood fluke from a marine mammal, the dugong, Dugong dugon (Sirenia: Dugongidae), which represents a new species of aporocotylid, Cardicola dhangali n. sp. (Digenea: Aporocotylidae). Eggs presumed to be of blood flukes have been previously reported from dugongs. This exciting discovery raises questions regarding evolution and host-switching in the Aporocotylidae, which prior to this study were only known to infect actinopterygian and chondrichthyan fishes. The new species has male and female genital pores opening on the right side of the body, with the male genital pore opening posterior to the ...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 20, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Trichinella pseudospiralis in a wolverine (Gulo gulo) from the Canadian North
We report the discovery of Trichinella pseudospiralis (T4), a non-encapsulated species, in a wolverine (Gulo gulo) from the Northwest Territories of Canada. This parasite has been previously reported elsewhere from both mammals and carnivorous birds, but our findings represent new host and geographic records for T. pseudospiralis. Multiplex PCR and sequencing of fragments of Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) and D3 rDNA confirmed the identification. Phylogenetically, Canadian isolates linked with each other and others derived from Palearctic or Neotropical regions, but not elsewhere in the Nearctic (continental USA). We s...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 14, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

A review of sarcoptic mange in North American wildlife
Publication date: Available online 13 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Kevin D. Niedringhaus, Justin D. Brown, Kellyn M. Sweeley, Michael J. YabsleyAbstractThe “itch mite” or “mange mite”, Sarcoptes scabiei, causes scabies in humans and sarcoptic mange in domestic and free-ranging animals. This mite has a wide host range due to its ability to adapt to new hosts and has been spread across the globe presumably through human expansion. While disease caused by S. scabiei has been very well-studied in humans and domestic animals, there are still numerous gaps in o...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 14, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

“Parasite-wildlife interaction in a changing world: Vector–borne diseases as example”
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Annapaola Rizzoli, Valentina Tagliapietra, Francesca Cagnacci, Giovanni Marini, Daniele Arnoldi, Fausta Rosso, Roberto RosàAbstractIn the great acceleration phase of the Anthropocene, changes in climate, land use and biodiversity are considered among the most important drivers of modifications in parasites-host interaction and wildlife zoonotic disease emergence. In the case of vector-borne diseases, changes in vector-host interaction require a continuous monitoring since this parameter contribut...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 13, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Pathobiology and first report of larval nematodes (ascaridomorpha sp.) infecting freshwater mussels (villosa nebulosa, unionidae), including an inventory of nematode infections in freshwater and marine bivalves
Publication date: Available online 13 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Andrew McElwain, Micah B. Warren, Felipe B. Pereira, Steven P. Ksepka, Stephen A. BullardAbstractLittle information is available on host-parasite relationships between bivalves and larval nematodes. Herein, we describe larvae (L2) of a nematode (Ascaridomorpha sp.) infecting the foot, intestine, and mantle of a freshwater mussel (Alabama rainbow, Villosa nebulosa [Conrad, 1834]) and detail histopathological changes to infected tissues. A total of 43 mussels from the South Fork of Terrapin Creek, A...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 13, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Fatal Rameshwarotrema uterocrescens infection with ulcerative esophagitis and intravascular dissemination in green turtles
This study contributes novel data on R. uterocrescens, methods for detecting this parasite, and demonstrates the fatal potential of parasitism in C. mydas.Graphical abstract (Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife)
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 13, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Cystic echinococcosis in wild boars (Sus scrofa) from southern Italy: Epidemiological survey and molecular characterization
Publication date: Available online 9 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Giovanni Sgroi, Antonio Varcasia, Giorgia Dessi, Nicola D'Alessio, Claudia Tamponi, Urmas Saarma, Teivi Laurimäe, Liina Kinkar, Mario Santoro, Vincenzo Caputo, Paolo Sarnelli, Giovanna Fusco, Paolo Varuzza, Alessandro Fioretti, Antonio Scala, Vincenzo VenezianoAbstractCystic Echinococcosis (CE) caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is one of the most important parasitic zoonotic diseases in the world and it represents an important public health and socio-economic concern. In the Medi...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 10, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Morphological and molecular characterization of adults and larvae of crassicauda spp. (Nematoda: Spirurida) from mediterranean fin whales Balaenoptera physalus (linnaeus, 1758)
Publication date: Available online 7 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): F. Marcer, E. Negrisolo, G. Franzo, C. Tessarin, M. Pietrobelli, E. MarchioriAbstractCrassicauda boopis is known to infect the kidneys and vascular system of mysticetes included Balaenoptera physalus and has been recently reported in Mediterranean waters. Identification at the species level relies on the observation of morphological features of the adult parasites, but field conditions during necropsy and the massive reaction of the host's immune system often prevent optimal conservation of the ext...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 9, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Toxoplasma gondii infection in Amami spiny rat on Amami-Oshima Island, Japan
Publication date: Available online 5 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Toshihiro Tokiwa, Hisashi Yoshimura, Sayoko Hiruma, Yukie Akahori, Ayami Suzuki, Keiko Ito, Masami Yamamoto, Kazunori IkeAbstractThe Amami spiny rat (Tokudaia osimensis) is an endangered rodent species that is endemic to the forests of Amami-Oshima Island, Kagoshima, Japan. In July 2018, a deceased adult male Amami spiny rat was found on the Yuwandake Mountain Trail on the south-central coast of Amami-Oshima Island. Histopathological observations revealed protozoan infections in the liver, lungs, a...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 6, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Anisakis Nematodes in Fish and Shellfish- from infection to allergies
Publication date: Available online 6 June 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Ibukun E. Aibinu, Peter M. Smooker, Andreas L. LopataAbstractAnisakidosis is a zoonotic parasitosis induced by members of the family Anisakidae. The anisakid genera includes Anisakis, Pseudoterranova, Hysterothylacium and Contracaecum. The final definitive hosts of these nematodes are marine mammals with a complex life cycle. These nematode parasites use different crustaceans and fish species as intermediate or paratenic hosts and humans are accidental hosts. Human anisakiasis, the infections cause...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 6, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Molecular prevalence and phylogenetic relationship of Haemoproteus and Plasmodium parasites of owls in Thailand: Data from a rehabilitation centre
This study showes the existence of prominent non-described haemosporidian parasite diversity in Thai owls and provides baseline molecular information for further research on the genetic diversity of owl haemosporidian parasites. New DNA sequence information can be used for the diagnosis of owl infections, which have been often reported during rehabilitation planning.Graphical abstract (Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife)
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 5, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Differentiation of Trichuris species using a morphometric approach
Publication date: Available online 31 May 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): A.M. García-Sánchez, J. Rivero, R. Callejón, A. Zurita, M. Reguera-Gomez, M.A. Valero, C. CutillasAbstractTrichuris trichiura is a nematode considered as the whipworm present in humans and primates. The systematics of the genus Trichuris is complex. Morphological studies of Trichuris isolated from primates and humans conclude that the species infecting these hosts is the same. Furthermore, numerous molecular studies have been carried out so far to discriminate parasite species from humans and No...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - June 2, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Huffmanela lusitana sp. n. (Nematoda: Trichosomoididae) infecting pouting, Trisopterus luscus (Teleostei: Gadidae) off the Atlantic coast of Portugal
This study investigates the cause of this condition, describes the new parasite species responsible, and highlights the importance of educating those in charge of premarket inspection of food fish in order to reduce likelihood that consumers will eat infected fish. Macroscopically, infected fish showed considerable heterogeneity in darkening of the skin and hypaxial and epaxial muscles. Microscopical observation revealed bipolar nematode eggs in varying stages of development arranged in a linear pattern along muscle fibers. Histopathology confirmed the presence of eggs of a nematode of the genus Huffmanela Moravec and Faje...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - May 31, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research

Gastrointestinal parasite infestation in the alpine mountain hare (Lepus timidus varronis): are abiotic environmental factors such as elevation, temperature and precipitation affecting prevalence of parasite species?
Publication date: Available online 29 May 2019Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeAuthor(s): Stéphanie C. Schai-Braun, Annika Posautz, Paulo C. Alves, Klaus HackländerAbstractInformation concerning factors regulating Alpine mountain hare (Lepus timidus varronis) populations such as host-parasite interactions is missing as only a few parasitological surveys exist of this subspecies. Parasites are not only dependent on their host but also on suitable environmental conditions for infestation. Abiotic environmental factors have an important regulating role on parasites in mammals. It is esti...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife - May 29, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research