scholarly journals Identificación de helmintos en Didelphis marsupialis (Didelphidae) y Rattus rattus (Muridae) en el área metropolitana de Bucaramanga, Colombia

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (114) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Betancourt-Echeverri ◽  
Andrés Pereira-Patiño ◽  
Wendy Quintero-García ◽  
Paola López-Rueda ◽  
Nelson Uribe-Delgado
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Achatina Fulica ◽  
Taenia Taeniaeformis

Objetivo. Evaluar la presencia de helmintos en Didelphis marsupialis y Rattus rattus en zonas de invasión del Caracol Gigante Africano Achatina fulica en el área metropolitana de Bucaramanga, Santander. Metodología. Se capturaron ejemplares de Didelphis marsupialis y de Rattus rattus, los cuales se analizaron para presencia de helmintos en órganos internos. Resultados. El nematodo Angiostrongylus sp. no se halló en los vasos sanguíneos de las dos especies de mamífero examinadas. En el tracto digestivo de Didelphis marsupialis se hallaron los nematodos Physaloptera sp., Aspidodera sp., Travassostrongylus sp., Cruzia sp., Trichuris sp. y Capillaria sp., además del trematodo Rhopalias sp. En el tracto gastrointestinal de Rattus rattus se encontraron los nematodos Nippostrongylus sp., Heterakis sp., los cestodos Hymenolepis sp. y un estrobilocerco de Taenia taeniaeformis, este último en hígado. En las heces de Didelphis marsupialis se detectaron huevos Tipo Strongylida, Ascaroidea, Spiruroidea y Trichuroidea y en las de las ratas, se observaron huevos Tipo Strongylida, Ascaroidea e Hymenolepididae. Conclusiones. Las zarigüeyas (D. marsupialis) y las ratas (R. rattus) del área metropolitana de Bucaramanga parecen estar parasitadas por una amplia variedad de helmintos en su sistema digestivo, a juzgar por los hallazgos de varios géneros de nematodos, cestodos y trematodos, solamente con haber procesado dos ejemplares de cada especie de mamífero. Los autores recomiendan adelantar estudios similares en la región, con un mayor número de animales y examinando, además del tracto digestivo, órganos como el corazón y la vesícula biliar.

scholarly journals Natural Cysticercus fasciolaris infection in rodents from a rural area in Yucatan, Mexico

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo A. Medina-Pinto ◽  
Marco Antonio Torres-Castro ◽  
Rolando A. Medina-Pinto ◽  
Manuel E. Bolio-González ◽  
Roger I. Rodríguez-Vivas
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Natural Occurrence ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Wild Rodent ◽  
Transmission Cycle ◽  
Cysticercus Fasciolaris ◽  
Taenia Taeniaeformis ◽  
Liver Infection

Cysticercus fasciolaris is the larval stage of Taenia taeniaeformis, a parasite that predominantly affects felines. It, however, has zoonotic significance since humans can be accidental hosts. Rodents and lagomorphs act as Intermediate hosts in this parasite’s life cycle. The aim of this study was to determine the natural occurrence of infection with Cysticercus fasciolaris in rodents from a rural area in Yucatan, Mexico. Rodents were captured in 40 dwellings and two neighboring areas of low deciduous forest. A total of 153 individuals of seven different species were captured: 65 Rattus rattus (42.5%), 44 Mus musculus (28.8%), 22 Heteromys gaumeri (14.4%), 11 Ototylomys phyllotis (7.2%), 9 Peromyscus yucatanicus (5.9%), 1 Peromyscus leucopus (0.6%), and 1 Sigmodon hispidus (0.6%). All animals were examined for evidence of parasitic liver infection. Rattus rattus was the only species to present positive Cysticercus fasciolaris infection (18.5%, 12/65). We thus concluded that there was no evidence of a transmission cycle with wild rodent species.

scholarly journals A parasitological survey of zoonotic cestodes carried by house rats in Aswan, Egypt, reveals cryptic diversity at the molecular level

2021 ◽  
pp. 2160-2169
Author(s):  
Abuelhassan Elshazly Younis ◽  
Atef Ibrahim Saad ◽  
Islam Refaat Mohamed El-Akhal ◽  
Nagla Mustafa Kamel Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hymenolepis Diminuta ◽  
Molecular Approaches ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Current Survey ◽  
Phylogenetic Divergence ◽  
Taenia Taeniaeformis

Background and Aim: Some rat cestodes are zoonotic and are capable of parasitizing humans and animals, raising serious concerns regarding human and veterinary health. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for cestodes in Egyptian house rats and to characterize the cestodes molecularly. Materials and Methods: The current survey examined 115 house rats (Rattus rattus) in two cities (Edfu and Aswan) in Egypt's Aswan Governorate for cestode infection using integrated molecular approaches (polymerase chain reaction, sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis) and morphological/morphometrical approaches. Results: The cestodes identified in this study exhibited the typical morphological characteristics of Hymenolepis diminuta (Rudolphi, 1819), Hymenolepis nana (Siebold, 1852) (from rat intestine), and Hydatigera taeniaeformis (from rat liver). The species prevalence rates from these three studies were reported to be 8.7%, 10.4%, and 20.9%, respectively. The ribosomal DNA (ITS1, 18S, and complete ITS) sequences revealed that the hymenolepid sequences were highly distinct but were related to other sequences in the GenBank database, with some sequences showing high similarities to those of H. nana and H. diminuta. In addition, the H. taeniaeformis sequences (ITS2 and mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 [mtCOX1]) obtained in this study were highly similar to some Taenia taeniaeformis GenBank sequences. The constructed phylogram revealed that the hymenolepidid tapeworms examined in this study were classified into four major branches (the majority of which were hybrids of the two species) and belonged to the genus Hymenolepis. In addition, the phylogram of H. taeniaeformis assigned this species to T. taeniaeformis. Conclusion: When typical hymenolepid morphology is combined with molecular and phylogenetic divergence, it may indicate the existence of possible cryptic species. In addition, on the basis of the phylogenetic analysis, genetic diversity within T. taeniaeformis may exist as determined by comparing the metacestode mtCOX1 sequences. The current study presents the prevalence values of zoonotic cestodes and contributes to the body of knowledge, including identification keys and the use of molecular tools for species confirmation.

Gastrointestinal helminth parasites of the black rat (Rattus rattus) in Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria

1997 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.F. Mafiana ◽  
M.B. Osho ◽  
S. Sam-Wobo
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Hymenolepis Diminuta ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Trichuris Muris ◽  
Mean Intensity ◽  
Black Rat ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Moniliformis Moniliformis ◽  
Taenia Taeniaeformis

AbstractA survey of 612 black rats, Rattus rattus (282 males and 330 females), for infections with helminth parasites was carried out in Abeokuta, in southwest Nigeria. Three hundred and ninety six (64.7%) were infected with one or more of seven species of helminths comprising three cestodes (Hymenolepis diminuta, Taenia taeniaeformis (cyst) and Raillietina sp.) three nematodes (Mastophorus muris, Trichuris muris and Syphacia sp.) and one acanthocephalan (Moniliformis moniliformis). Although the prevalence of infection in males (76.6%) was more than in females (54.5%) (P< 0.01), there was no difference in the mean intensity of infection, MI, (males = 11.6 ± 0.94, females = 11.1 ± 1.56). Among the different weight classes, rats of 100–130g were more infected (89.3%) and had the highest mean intensity (MI = 21.6) than those that weighed <100g (47.1%, MI = 6.4) and >130g (73.9%, MI = 9.3). Moniliformis moniliformis was the most common species encountered (39.2%) and had the highest mean intensity in both sexes ( = 7.4 ± 0.74). Considering the rat-man proximity, this finding has considerable public health implications.

scholarly journals A Survey of Helminth Infections in the Black Rat from Stara Zagora District, Bulgaria

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petar T. Iliev ◽  
Georgi Zh. Georgiev ◽  
Zvezdelina T. Kirkova ◽  
Borislava G. Chakarova
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Hymenolepis Diminuta ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Hymenolepis Nana ◽  
Trichuris Muris ◽  
Black Rat ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Syphacia Obvelata ◽  
Aspiculuris Tetraptera ◽  
Taenia Taeniaeformis

AbstractA field study was conducted to disclose the prevalence of different helminth parasites in the black rat, Rattus rattus, in some regions of Stara Zagora district, Bulgaria. Out of 67 examined rats, 53 (79.1%) were found to be positive. Helminths of three classes were detected such as Cestoda: Hymenolepis diminuta (47.8%), Hymenolepis nana (43.3%), Taenia taeniaeformis larvae (7.5%), Taenia polyacantha larvae (1.5%); Secernentea: Syphacia obvelata (4.5%), Aspiculuris tetraptera (3.0%) and Adenophorea: Capillaria hepatica (9.0%), Trichuris muris (3.0%). Of all the investigated rats, 27 (40.3%) were infected by one helminth species and 26 (38.8%) by more than one. Hymenolepis diminuta was a predominant species in cases of single infections (23.9%). The most frequent co-infections were observed by H. nana and H. diminuta (16.4%).

scholarly journals Angiostrongylus (Parastrongylus) cantonensis en huéspedes intermediarios y definitivos en Ecuador, 2014-2017

Biomédica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-384
Author(s):  
Luis Solórzano-Alava ◽  
Francisco Sánchez-Amador ◽  
Talia Valverde
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Angiostrongylus Cantonensis ◽  
Achatina Fulica ◽  
Con A ◽  
Distribución Geográfica

Introducción. Angiostrongylus cantonensis es un serio problema de salud pública y está ampliamente distribuido en el país. Cuando el parásito infecta a los caracoles terrestres Achatina, se enquista en su interior y puede infectar accidentalmente a las personas y otros mamíferos.Objetivo. Establecer la distribución geográfica de A. cantonensis en huéspedes intermediarios (Achatina fulica) y definitivos (Rattus spp.) en Ecuador entre el 2014 y el 2017.Materiales y métodos. Se recolectaron 2.908 ejemplares de A. fulica en 16 provincias utilizando el método de captura por unidad de esfuerzo durante 30 minutos. Se capturaron 211 ejemplares de las especies huéspedes, de los cuales 20 eran Rattus rattus y 191 R. norvegicus. Los ejemplares fueron transportados para su análisis al Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública e Investigación en Guayaquil.En los tejidos del caracol se identificaron y se contabilizaron larvas L3 que luego se inocularon en ratas de laboratorio para reproducir el ciclo de vida. En los roedores se disecaron los cerebros, los corazones, las arterias pulmonares y los pulmones, y se identificaron los parásitos por morfología taxonómica.Resultados. De los caracoles recolectados se encontraron 441 positivos para A. cantonensis (15,2 %) y un total de 6.166 larvas L3. En los ejemplares Rattus spp. capturados (211), 77 (36,5 %) estaban infectados con A. cantonensis, con un total de 220 parásitos (larvas L4-L5 y adultos).Conclusiones. Se constató la presencia de A. cantonensis en varias provincias, lo que confirma el carácter endémico de esta zoonosis en el territorio nacional. La presencia de Rattus spp., huésped definitivo del parásito, y de huéspedes intermediarios, indica el potencial zoonótico de esta infección parasitaria.

Observations on the transmission of Angiostrongylus cantonensis from snail to rodent

1987 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinichi Noda ◽  
Ryuichi Uchikawa ◽  
Seiken Matayoshi ◽  
Yohsuke Watanabe ◽  
Atsuo Sato
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Natural Infection ◽  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Angiostrongylus Cantonensis ◽  
Snail Species ◽  
Achatina Fulica ◽  
Heavy Infection ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

ABSTRACTA survey of Angiostrongylus cantonensis was carried out to investigate the mode of transmission from molluse to rat in a fixed study area of Yoron Island from 1979 to 1982. Rattus rattus was found to be infected with a small number of worms in spite of heavy infection with third-stage larvae in Achatina fulica and an abundance of this snail in the area. Natural infection and/or susceptibility with A. cantonensis were confirmed in three small snail species. Bradybaena circulus, Fruticicola despecta and Luchuena reticulata. Young A. fulica was found to be infected with fewer third-stage larvae than mature A. fulica. It was concluded that molluscs which were infected with a small number of third-stage larvae of A. cantonensis play an important role in maintaining the life cycle of A. cantonensis. The percentage of rat stomachs containing molluse tissue was relatively low, and the incidence and infection was low in rats. Infection with A. cantonensis did not occur very often in R. rattus in nature.

INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CYSTICERCUS FASCIOLARIS AND COMMON RATS

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
SHASHI KIRAN
Keyword(s):  
Granulation Tissue ◽  
Larval Stage ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Sylvatic Cycle ◽  
Mature Larva ◽  
Hepatic Cysts ◽  
Cysticercus Fasciolaris ◽  
Taenia Taeniaeformis ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of C. fasciolaris with common rats. Cysticercus fasciolaris is the larval stage of Taenia taeniaeformis . Development of metacestodes ( Cysticercus fasciolaris) occur in the liver of rodents. An urban and a sylvatic cycle occurs. A total of 40 liver specimens of rats were examined. Histopathological examination revealed the presence of multiple hepatic cysts, and the C. fasciolaris larva was surrounded by granulation tissue. Large and separated ûbroblasts in different orientations with some neoplastic changes were seen in advanced hepatic cysticercosis. The bladder involved the larva and large chamber containing the small chamber and opalescent fluid. The scolex of the mature larva is distinctly large, bearing four lateral distinct suckers, a rostellum armed with double, and alternating rows of hooks.

MODULATION OF TRIGLYCERIDES IN FEMALE RATTUS RATTUS WITH STEROID CONTRACEPTIVE ALGESTONE ACETOPHENIDE (DHPA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
ASHOK KUMAR ◽  
ALPANA PARMAR ◽  
ANAND KUMAR BAJPEYEE
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Type ◽  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Black Rat ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Steroid Contraceptive

Young female Black rat (Rattus rattus), were administered monthly long acting steroid contraceptive to induce hypertriglyceridemia. It was observed that by 3 weeks of the second injection of estrogen containing mixed type of contraceptive, female rats developed consistent and frank hyperglyceridemia . TG in the treated rats was 195.8 ± 7.44 mg /100 ml as compared to 91.5 ± 6.27 mg/100ml in plasma of the control group.

Incidence of Life Stages of Strongylid Nematodes in the Giant African Snail, Achatina Fulica (Bowdich) in Bangalore Region

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Jayashankar M. Jayashankar ◽  
◽  
G.S.S.Murthy G.S.S.Murthy ◽  
D.K.Krishnappa D.K.Krishnappa ◽  
M.S.Reddy M.S.Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Life Stages ◽  
Achatina Fulica
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