scholarly journals Giardia sp. and Cryptosporidium sp. in Iberian Wolf

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 1579
Author(s):  
A.L. PEREIRA ◽  
T. L. MATEUS ◽  
L. LLANEZ ◽  
S. D. DUARTE
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Direct Immunofluorescence ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
First Report ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody Test ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody ◽  
Canis Lupus Signatus ◽  
Iberian Wolf

A subsample consisting of fifty fecal samples from wild Iberian Wolf (Canis lupus signatus), from the northwest of Spain were collected in the field. The samples were analyzed for cysts of Giardia sp. and oocysts of Cryptosporidium sp. using a direct immunofluorescence antibody test (IFA). Giardia sp. and Cryptosporidium sp. were found in 20.0 % of the samples examined. Simple infections were more frequent (90.0 %) with seven (14.0 %) positive for Giardia sp. and two (4.0 %) positive for Cryptosporidium sp. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of occurrence of Cryptosporidium sp. in Iberian Wolf.

First report of Thelazia callipaeda in a free-ranging Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) from Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 119 (7) ◽  
pp. 2347-2350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Nájera ◽  
Jesús de Lucas-Veguillas ◽  
Ángel Vela ◽  
Manuel López-Fernández ◽  
Pedro Martínez-Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Thelazia Callipaeda ◽  
First Report ◽  
Free Ranging ◽  
Canis Lupus Signatus ◽  
Iberian Wolf

Occurrence of Giardia Cysts in Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) Destined for Human Consumption

2005 ◽  
Vol 68 (8) ◽  
pp. 1702-1705 ◽  
Author(s):  
HIPÓLITO GÓMEZ-COUSO ◽  
FERNANDO MÉNDEZ-HERMIDA ◽  
JOSÉ ANTONIO CASTRO-HERMIDA ◽  
ELVIRA ARES-MAZÁS
Keyword(s):  
Mytilus Galloprovincialis ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Direct Immunofluorescence ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Microbiological Contamination ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody Test ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody ◽  
Giardia Cysts

Between January and June 2004, a total of 200 nondepurated mussel samples of the Galician coast (northwest Spain) were examined for Giardia cysts with a direct immunofluorescence antibody test. Giardia cysts were found in mussels from all of the estuaries studied, with an overall rate of contamination of 41.5%. There was relation between the presence of Giardia cysts, the microbiological contamination (expressed as most probable number of Escherichia coli) detected in the samples, and the harvesting area. This is the first work that describes the presence of Giardia cysts in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) destined for human consumption.

Vitrification of Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) sperm: a possible alternative to conventional cryopreservation

2021 ◽  
pp. 106887
Author(s):  
J Cerdeira ◽  
C Castaño ◽  
JF Pérez ◽  
JL Marcos-Beltrán ◽  
R Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Canis Lupus Signatus ◽  
Iberian Wolf

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in dogs of riverside communities of Mato Grosso Pantanal, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 531-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Yuki Rodrigues ◽  
Arleana do Bom Parto Ferreira de Almeida ◽  
Eveline da Cruz Boa Sorte ◽  
Naiani Domingos Gasparetto ◽  
Felipe Augusto Constantino Seabra da Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Worldwide Distribution ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody Test ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody

Abstract Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan with worldwide distribution and dogs act as sentinels of human infection. This search aimed to determine the occurrence of antibodies against T. gondii in dogs of the communities on the Cuiabá River, Mato Grosso and variables associated with infection. The dogs of the riverside communities in Cuiabá River, which includes Barranco Alto, Praia do Poço, Engenho Velho, Varginha, Bom Sucesso, Passagem da Conceição and São Gonçalo Beira Rio, were evaluated for the presence of T. gondii antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT). The prevalence and factors associated with infection were calculated by chi-squared test (χ2) or Fisher’s exact test, and univariate and multiple analysis. Of the 248 dogs surveyed, 107 (43.1%) were seropositive for T. gondii. The seroprevalence ranged from 25.6% to 64.3%. There was no statistically significant difference between the communities studied (p > 0.05). As for the associated factors, the only statistically significant factor was that of dogs living with cats (p = 0.02), with approximately twice the risk of acquiring infection. In conclusion, the seroprevalence in dogs of riverside communities in the Baixada Cuiabana demonstrated that high rates of infection, being the factor associated with infection, contact with domestic cats.

scholarly journals Taeniid species of the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) in Portugal with special focus on Echinococcus spp.

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 50-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diogo Guerra ◽  
Maria Teresa Armua-Fernandez ◽  
Marta Silva ◽  
Inês Bravo ◽  
Nuno Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Canis Lupus Signatus ◽  
Iberian Wolf ◽  
Echinococcus Spp

scholarly journals Low prevalence of infection by Sarcocystis neurona in horses from the State of Alagoas, Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Regina Fonseca de Araújo Valença ◽  
Müller Ribeiro-Andrade ◽  
Gastón Moré ◽  
Pedro Paulo Feitosa de Albuquerque ◽  
José Wilton Pinheiro Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Sarcocystis Neurona ◽  
Animal Management ◽  
Serological Status ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Low Exposure ◽  
Low Prevalence ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody Test ◽  
Immunofluorescence Antibody

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of infection by Sarcocystis neurona in horses and identify potential risk factors. Were analyzed 427 samples from 36 farms in 21 municipalities in the Alagoas State, Brazil. Presence of anti-S. neurona antibodies was diagnosed by indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) and was confirmed using the immunoblot test. Risk factors were assessed through investigative questionnaires on animal management on the farms. The prevalence of anti-S.neurona antibodies was 2.8% (confidence interval, CI: 1.5-4.9%) from IFAT and 1.6% (CI:0.8-3.34%) from immunoblot, and there were positive horses on 16.6% of the studied farms. None of the variables studied presented associations with serological status for S. neurona. This is the first report on infection by S. neurona in horses reared in Alagoas, Brazil showing a low exposure to S. neurona in this region, but with significant numbers of foci.

scholarly journals Treatment of a forelimb fracture and rehabilitation of a free-ranging Iberian Wolf (Canis lupus signatus)

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 412-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filipe C. Silva ◽  
Roberto F. Sargo ◽  
Luís C. Sousa ◽  
Helena Rio-Maior ◽  
Ricardo Brandão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Operative Care ◽  
Wildlife Tracking ◽  
Osteosynthesis Plate ◽  
The Right ◽  
Free Ranging ◽  
Canis Lupus Signatus ◽  
Iberian Wolf

Abstract: The surgical treatment of an exposed compounded comminuted fracture of the right radius and ulna in a free-ranging adult female Iberian Wolf (Canis lupus signatus) with an osteosynthesis plate and screws and subsequent post-operative care are described. The evolution of the fracture healing was very similar to those expected in a dog of the same size. The prompt surgical intervention and a proper housing, feeding and wound management adapted to a free-ranging wolf, in view to reduce manipulation and post-operative complications, allowed the subsequent rehabilitation and release of the animal. After 10th post-operative weeks the wolf was fitted with a Global Positioning System (GPS) for wildlife tracking collar and released in the same area where it has been caught. GPS telemetry data showed that the animal covered increasingly large distances confirming a complete functionality of the right thoracic limb and its successfully return to the wild. This report could constitute the first detailed report of a long bone fracture treatment in a free-ranging wolf and its successfully rehabilitation, release and adaptation to the wild.

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