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31/01/2022
The golden jackal is steadily expanding in Europe, and its presence has been confirmed in Switzerland, where further distribution and the health status of the animals are officially monitored. From 2016 to 2021, five dead jackals were examined for parasites, and isolated parasite stages were morphologically and molecularly identified. The results indicate that the golden jackal in Switzerland serves as a host for the fox tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) and the dog roundworm (Toxocara canis), as well as Trichinella britovi (trichinosis, a nematode) and Sarcocystis sp.
Frey CF et al. (2022) The golden jackal (Canis aureus): A new host for Echinococcus multilocularis and Trichinella britovi in Switzerland. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde 164:71–78
Frey CF et al. (2022) The golden jackal (Canis aureus): A new host for Echinococcus multilocularis and Trichinella britovi in Switzerland. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde 164:71–78
12/01/2022
The raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is a typical parasite of the raccoon (Procyon lotor) that can cause a severe form of larva migrans accompanied by organ damage in humans. Between January and August 2021, 21 raccoons were captured in Tuscany (Central Italy) and examined for the presence of raccoon roundworm. Adult nematodes were found in the small intestines of seven raccoons (prevalence rate of 33.3%). This represents the first detection of raccoon roundworm in raccoons from Italy.
Lombardo A et al. (2022) First report of the zoonotic nematode Baylisascaris procyonis in non-native raccoons (Procyon lotor) from Italy. Parasites & Vectors 15:24
Lombardo A et al. (2022) First report of the zoonotic nematode Baylisascaris procyonis in non-native raccoons (Procyon lotor) from Italy. Parasites & Vectors 15:24
31/12/2021
Raccoon dogs have successfully spread throughout Europe, including Denmark. They serve as potential vectors and reservoir hosts for numerous zoonotic pathogens, posing a threat to the health of humans and animals. Raccoon dogs were examined for Alaria alata (Dunker’s muscle fluke) and Echinococcus multilocularis (fox tapeworm), Trichinella spp. (trichinosis, a nematode), as well as Toxoplasma gondii and tick-borne pathogens. The study conducted in Denmark demonstrates that raccoon dogs can act as significant reservoir hosts for zoonotic pathogens such as Toxoplasma gondii and Alaria alata.
Kjær LJ et al. (2021) The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) as a reservoir of zoonotic diseases in Denmark. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife 16:175–182
Kjær LJ et al. (2021) The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) as a reservoir of zoonotic diseases in Denmark. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife 16:175–182