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Phyllodistomum vaili(Plagiorchiida: Gorgoderidae) infecting Parupeneus rubescens (Perciformes: Mullidae): morphology and phylogeny

Abstract Knowledge of the Arabian Gulf fish's parasite fauna is very poor. Until recently, only scattered reports from different locations are known for ecto- and endoparasites. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the digenean species that infects one of the most economically fish species i...

Serological occurrence for tick-borne agents in beef cattle in the Brazilian Pantanal

Abstract This study investigated the seropositivity for five different tick-borne agents, namely Anaplasma marginale, Babesia bovis, Babesia bigemina, Coxiella burnetii, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and Trypanosoma vivax in beef cattle in the Brazilian Pantanal. The serum samples collected from animals (20...

Species of Anisakidae nematodes and Clinostomum spp. infecting lisa Mugil curema (Mugilidae) intended for human consumption in Mexico

Abstract Anisakisspp. nematodes are potentially zoonotic parasites; that infects a wide variety of aquatic species worldwide, with marine fish being the paratenic hosts. The aim of study was identify the presence of Anisakidae nematodes, and other parasites in Mugil curema . A total of 96 M . curema obta...

Characterization of cattle tick fever in calves from the northwestern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract The present study aimed to characterize the importance of the Anaplasma marginale, Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina in the genesis of cattle tick fever (CTF) among dairy calves in the northwest of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Blood samples from 300 calves were collected, followed by DNA extraction an...

Endoparasites of household and shelter cats in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract Endoparasitic infections are associated with morbidity in cats. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of endoparasites among cats of different life stages in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The samples were analyzed individually by macroscopic exploration for proglottids and centrif...

A new species of Cruzia (Ascaridida; Kathlanidae) parasitizing Salvator merianae (Squamata, Teiidae) from the Atlantic forest in Brazil

Abstract Cruzia lauroi sp. nov. is described from Salvator merianae (Duméril & Bibron, 1839) (Squamata; Teiidae). The new species differs from all previously described species through several morphological characteristics: number of tooth like structures per row in the inner pharynx; and presence of...

Condução da toxoplasmose gestacional

Femina; 47 (12), 2019
A toxoplasmose é uma doença proveniente do Toxoplasma gondii, um protozoário que tem os felinos como seu hospedeiro definitivo e os mamíferos e aves como seu hospedeiro intermediário. Tem um curso benigno e autolimitado quando acomete um indivíduo imunocompetente, no entanto a infecção durante a ...

Prevalência e caracterização de enteroparasitos em análises de fezes em um distrito da Bahia, Brasil

As enteroparasitoses acometem grande número de pessoas, e sua frequência está associada a condições socioeconômicas e de saneamento básico, representando um problema de saúde pública. Apesar da transição epidemiológica mundial, muitos países, como o Brasil, ainda mantêm nas doenças parasit...

El ciclo evolutivo de parásitos de la familia anisakidae. Hacia una prospectiva de medidas sanitarias de control
The evolutionary cycle of parasites of the anisakidae family. towards a prospective of sanitary control measures

Rev. Inst. Nac. Hig; 50 (1-2), 2019
Las larvas de nematodos en los peces, generalmente corresponde a especies de la familia Anisakidae, son gusanos redondos, sin segmentación; con hospedadores intermediarios y definitivos y un huésped accidental que es el humano, en quién va producir una enfermedad parasitaria del tacto digestivo, mundi...

Revisión de más de 40 años de estudios en pacientes seropositivos para la enfermedad de Chagas en la provincia de Entre Ríos, Argentina

El presente trabajo es una revisión de más de 40 años de investigación sobre los aspectos epidemiológicos, socioeconómicos y clínicos de la Enfermedad de Chagas en el Departamento Uruguay (Provincia de Entre Ríos). Se resumen las investigaciones sobre la presencia de vectores triatominos en vivie...