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Species Diversity and Geographical Distribution of Poultry Ascaridids: A Scoping Review

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Poultry nematodes, particularly Ascaridid species, significantly affect avian health and productivity and are widely distributed globally. Yet despite over 80% of poultry in developing countries being raised under extensive rearing systems, knowledge on infection risks posed by different poultry nematodes remains limited.
Chet Raj Pathak, Deb Prasad Pandey, Prabhat Khanal, Satabdi Datta Choudhury   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parasitic Infections of Freshwater Fish in Kenya: Prevalence Patterns, Ecological Drivers, and Implications for Aquaculture Sustainability

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Fish parasitic infections present a growing threat to freshwater aquaculture in Kenya, affecting fish health, reducing productivity, and limiting the economic potential of small‐scale and commercial farms. This review provides the first consolidated national checklist of freshwater fish parasites in Kenya, synthesizing evidence from lakes, rivers, and ...
Robert M. Waruiru, Finnan O. Ageng′o, Daniel W. Wanja, Joseph W. Murugami, Kezia W. Maina, Steven K. Mavuti, Patrick W. Kamundia, Charles M. Gichohi, Jacob M. Wainaina, Mercy M. Hamisi, Otieno K. Oginga, Philip N. Nyaga, Paul G. Mbuthia, Satabdi Datta Choudhury   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the research and practical needs required to control toxocariasis in Iran

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Human toxocariasis (HT) is a widespread zoonotic infection globally, notably prevalent in tropical areas. Enhancing our understanding of toxocariasis can lead to increased attention towards the socioeconomic impact and control of this neglected zoonosis.
Mohammad Ebrahimipour, Hamid Parsa, Nazanin Kianifard, Saeid Nasibi, Ali Rostami   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Helminths infecting the cat-eyed snake Leptodeira annulata Linnaeus 1758 (Squamata: Dipsadidae) in a semiarid region of Brazil

Helminthologia, 2018
Snakes have diverse feeding and living habits, being exposed to a variety of endoparasite communities. However, more studies are still necessary to document these relationships.
Fernandes De Carvalho E. F., Ferreira Da Silva-Neta A., De Sousa Silva C., De Oliveira C. R., Da Cunha Xavier Nunes J., Gonçalves De Souza T., Ávila R. W.   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Guinea Worm (Dracunculus medinensis) Infection in a Wild-Caught Frog, Chad

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2016
A third-stage (infective) larva of Dracunculus medinensis, the causative agent of Guinea worm disease, was recovered from a wild-caught Phrynobatrachus francisci frog in Chad.
Mark L. Eberhard, Christopher A. Cleveland, Hubert Zirimwabagabo, Michael J. Yabsley, Philippe Tchindebet Ouakou, Ernesto Ruiz-Tiben   +5 more
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Ophiotaenia europaea Odening, 1963 (Cestoda: Onchoproteocephalidea) adopts a North American brown bullhead catfish Ameiurus nebulosus Lesueur, 1819 as intermediate/paratenic host in Europe

BioInvasions Records, 2021
M. Ondračková, V. Bartáková, Y. Kvach   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Morphological characterization of Eustrongylides sp. larvae (Nematoda, Dioctophymatoidea) parasite of Rhinella marina (Amphibia: Bufonidae) from Eastern Amazonia

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2016
Absctract Eustrongylides spp. nematodes have birds as final hosts and uses other vertebrates as intermediate/paratenic host (fish, amphibians and reptiles) and have zoonotic potential. In amphibians, the larvae may be located in the subcutaneous tissues,
Francisco Tiago de Vasconcelos Melo, Caroline do Socorro Barros Melo, Luciana de Cássia Silva do Nascimento, Elane Guerreiro Giese, Adriano Penha Furtado, Jeannie Nascimento dos Santos   +5 more
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Intranuclear inclusions in macrophages of lizards Lacerta agilis, experimentally infected by acanthocephalan Corynosoma strumosum

Российский паразитологический журнал, 2019
The purpose of the research: to study the cell response of non-natural paratenic host and encapsulation process of acanthocephalan Corynosoma strumosum in experiment for further comparison with encapsulation mechanism of this acanthocephalan in natural ...
V. P. Nikishin, E. M. Skorobrechova
doaj   +1 more source

Parasitological and molecular study of Toxocara spp. in Lumbericus terrestricus earthworms

Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2020
Soil-associated invertebrates which are coprophagic are capable of acting as paratenic hosts for Toxocara species larvae eggs. The aim of the present study was to assess the role of Lumbricus terrestris earthworms as potential intermediate host for ...
E. Rasouli, M. Zibaei, S. Bahadory, H. Hosseini , F. Firoozeh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The life cycle of the reptile-inhabiting nematode Abbreviata hastaspicula (Spirurida: Physalopteridae: Physalopterinae) in Australia

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2016
This study elucidates the life-cycle of the reptile inhabiting nematode Abbreviata hastaspicula (Spirurida: Physalopteridae: Physalopterinae) in Australia. Eight Varanus gouldii (Lacertilia: Varanidae), and two Christinus marmoratus (Reptilia: Gekkonidae)
C. King, H.I. Jones
doaj   +1 more source