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10/10/2017
In the present study, the gastrointestinal helminth fauna of the American mink in Galicia (Northwest Spain) was examined between 2008 and 2014 to elucidate its role as a potential reservoir host for parasites occurring in other native mustelids. A total of 50 American minks (35 males and 15 females) of different ages (22 immature and 28 adult animals) were available for the study. Eight parasite species were detected. All identified helminth species are also found in European mustelids.
Martínez-Rondán FJ et al. (2017) The American mink (Neovison vison) is a competent host for native European parasites. Veterinary Parasitology 247:93-99
Martínez-Rondán FJ et al. (2017) The American mink (Neovison vison) is a competent host for native European parasites. Veterinary Parasitology 247:93-99
15/09/2017
The parasite list of the golden jackal compiled by Gherman & Mihalca through a literature review comprises 194 parasite species. The authors attribute this parasite diversity to the large geographical range, territorial mobility, and highly non-selective feeding habits of the golden jackal. They also found that a significant proportion of the detected parasite species are also found in domestic dogs or cats. Zoonotic parasite species were identified in the golden jackal, including Echinococcus spp., hookworms, Toxocara spp., or Trichinella spp. The literature compilation demonstrates the significant role of the golden jackal as a reservoir host for parasite species that can infect livestock/pets and humans.
Gherman CM & Mihalca AD (2017) A synoptic overview of golden jackal parasites reveals high diversity of species. Parasites & Vectors 10:419
Gherman CM & Mihalca AD (2017) A synoptic overview of golden jackal parasites reveals high diversity of species. Parasites & Vectors 10:419
23/02/2017
In this publication, 8 raccoons and 10 raccoon dogs from Austria were examined for their parasite fauna. The examined raccoons were almost free from parasites. Among the examined raccoon dogs, one specimen from western Austria was infected with the fox tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis), and three others from the eastern wetlands were found to have adult muscle flukes (Alaria alata).
Duscher T et al. (2017) The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and the raccoon (Procyon lotor) – their role and impact of maintaining and transmitting zoonotic diseases in Austria, Central Europe. Parasitology Research 116(4):1411-1416
Duscher T et al. (2017) The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and the raccoon (Procyon lotor) – their role and impact of maintaining and transmitting zoonotic diseases in Austria, Central Europe. Parasitology Research 116(4):1411-1416