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Detection of infection with Angiostrongylus vasorum (Nematoda, Strongylida) by PCR [PDF]

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2010
Background The French heart worm Angiostrongylus vasorum is a parasitic nematode of the pulmonary arteries and heart of canines often with severe and in some cases fatal outcome. The diagnosis is based on detection and species identification of larvae in faeces which can be problematic in Veterinary praxis especially in cases with low excreting animals.
Mohammad Nafi Solaiman Al-Sabi, Pia Webster, Jakob L. Willesen, Peter Deplazes, Alexander Mathis, C.M.O. Kapel   +5 more
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Eco-epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in captive chimpanzees in Gabon [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
This study investigates the influence of abiotic variables (precipitation, soil surface temperature, and soil water content) and intrinsic factors (sex, age class, and social status) on the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in two ...
Mohamed Hassani Mohamed-Djawad, Krista Mapagha-Boundoukou, Neil M. Longo-Pendy, Serge Ely Dibakou, Barthelemy Ngoubangoye, Papa Ibnou Ndiaye, Larson Boundenga   +6 more
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The Influence of Region, Sex, and Age on the Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Poland [PDF]

Animals
The aim of the study was to determine the extent and intensity of gastrointestinal parasite infections in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Poland, considering factors such as region, gender, age, and season.
Bogumiła Pilarczyk, Renata Pilarczyk, Marta Juszczak-Czasnojć, Małgorzata Bąkowska, Agnieszka Tomza-Marciniak, Beata Seremak, Paulius Matusevičius, Ramutė Mišeikienė   +7 more
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Effect of the infection with the nematode <i>Haemonchus contortus</i> (Strongylida: Trichostrongylidae) on the haematological, biochemical, clinical and reproductive traits in rams

Onderstepoort J Vet Res, 2016
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Haemonchus contortus infection on rams’ haematological, biochemical and clinical parameters and reproductive performances. A total number of 12 Barbarine rams (control and infected) were included in the experiment. The infected group received 30 000 H. contortus third-stage larvae orally.
Mariem Rouatbi, Mohamed Gharbi, Mohamed Ridha Rjeibi, Imen Ben Salem, Hafidh Akkari, N. Lassoued, Mourad Rekik   +6 more
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Gastrointestinal parasite infection and the first molecular detection of strongyle infection in cattle of the Ayeyarwaddy Division, Myanmar [PDF]

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: Gastrointestinal parasites (GI) are a group of pathogens that infect the digestive tract of a wide range of animals and cause significant infections in cattle worldwide. Nematodes at the order level Strongylida have the highest prevalence in
Babi Kyi Soe, Apinya Arnuphapprasert, Ana Huertas-López, Toe Win Naing, Khin Su Hlaing, Win Myint   +5 more
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The bacterial and parasitic contamination of raw vegetables and fruits collected from local farms and markets in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patterns and associated factors [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Vegetables and fruits are essential parts of a healthy diet; however, the consumption of unclean, uncooked, and improperly prepared vegetables and fruits is a major cause of parasitic and bacterial infections.
Abayeneh Girma, Asmamaw Menelih, Natnael Getachew, Alqeer Aliyo   +3 more
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Parasites Diversity, Abundance, Prevalence, and Richness Infecting Didelphis aurita (Didelphimorphia: Didelphidae) in the Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil [PDF]

Pathogens
Parasites are key players in ecosystems, influencing population sizes and food webs, yet the impact of environmental factors on their diversity is not well understood.
Carolina Romeiro Fernandes Chagas, Cauê Monticelli, Caio Filipe da Motta Lima, Patrícia Locosque Ramos   +3 more
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Parasitological examination results of zoo animals in Germany between 2012 and 2022 [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Parasitic infections in zoo animals are a critical concern for both animal health and management. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of endo- and ectoparasites among zoo animals in Germany.
Lea-Christina Murnik, Ronald Schmäschke, Andreas Bernhard, Jens Thielebein, Klaus Eulenberger, Nadine Barownick, Sandra Gawlowska, Cora Delling   +7 more
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Parasitic Contamination and Its Associated Factors in Fruits and Vegetables Collected From Ethiopia’s Local Markets: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

Environmental Health Insights
Background: Vegetables and fruits are vital components of a healthy diet; however, consuming unclean, uncooked, or improperly prepared products can lead to parasitic infections.
Abayeneh Girma, Aleka Aemiro, Getachew Alamnie, Yitbarek Mulie   +3 more
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Association of human disturbance and gastrointestinal parasite infection of yellow baboons in western Tanzania

PLoS ONE, 2022
Human disturbance is an ongoing threat to many wildlife species, manifesting as habitat destruction, resource overuse, or increased disease exposure, among others.
Bethan Mason, Alex K. Piel, David Modrý, Klára J. Petrželková, Fiona A. Stewart, Barbora Pafčo   +5 more
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