PREVALENCE AND IDENTIFICATION OF GASTROINTESTINAL WORMON LONG-TAILED MACAQUEIN PULAKI TEMPLE, BANYUPOH, GEROKGAK, BULELENG, BALI

Monyet ekor panjang(Macaca fascicularis)merupakan salah satu jenis satwa yang hidup di kawasan Pura Pulaki dan Melanting, Banyupoh, Gerokgak, Buleleng, Bali.Keberadaanya berfungsi sebagai salah satu elemen penyeimbang ekosisistem lingkungan dan daya tarik pariwisata yang memiliki kontibusi besar terhadap perekonomian masyarakat sekitar. Ancaman kesehatan pada monyet ekor panjang yang hidup di kawasan yang terdapat aktivitas manusia salah satunya adalah penyakit cacing gastrointestinal. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui prevalensi dan identifikasi parasit cacing gastrointestinal pada monyet ekorpanjang di kawasan Pura Pulaki. Sejumlah 55 sampel feses yang diawetkan menggunakan media kalium bikromat 2% diperiksa di Laboratorium Parasitologi,Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan,Universitas Udayana. Pemeriksaan dilakukan dengan metode pengapungan dan sedimentasi untuk mengetahui adanya infeksi cacing. Data yang diperoleh dikumpulkan dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi infeksi parasit cacing pada monyet ekor panjang di kawasan Pura Pulaki sebesar 71,18%. Cacing gastrointestinal yang terindentifikasi adalahAncylostoma sp.(74,5%), Strongyloides sp.(29%) dan Trichuris sp.(1,8%).Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebagain besar anggota populasi monyet di kawasan Pura Pulaki terinfeksi cacing gastroistestinal.Kata-kata kunci: prevalensi infeksi cacing; cacing gastrointestinal; monyet ekor panjang; kawasan Pura PulakiABSTRACTLong-tailed macaque is one of the faunasthat lived in Pulakiand MelantingTemple area, at Banyupoh, Gerokgak, Buleleng, Bali. Their existence are serve as a part of ecosystem balancerand tourism attraction which has a big contribution to the economy of the surrounding community.One of the health threats of long-tailed macaques that lives around humans comunity is an infection of gastrointestinal worm parasite. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and identify of the gastrointestinal worm that infecting thelong-tailed macaques at Pulaki Temple area. A total of 55 faecal samples preserved by potassiumbichromate 2% was examined at the Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University. Examination was carried out by the floatation and sedimentation methods to determine the presence of worm infections. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the prevalence of worm parasitic infections in long-tailed macaques in the Pulaki Temple area was 71,18%. Gastrointestinal worm identified were Ancylostoma sp.(74.5%), Strongyloides sp.(29%) and Trichuris sp.(1.8%). Based on the results of

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Study on incidence and pathology of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus in Hisar, Haryana, India

Journal of Threatened Taxa ◽

10.11609/jott.6674.13.13.20124-20127 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (13) ◽

pp. 20124-20127

Author(s):

Maneesh Sharma ◽

B.L. Jangir ◽

D. Lather ◽

G.A. Chandratre ◽

V. Nehra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mononuclear Cells ◽

Developmental Stages ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Point Of View ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Traumatic Injuries ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Veterinary Pathology ◽

Parasitic Load ◽

Animal Sciences

The present study was conducted on 20 dead carcasses of Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus brought to the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar for post mortem examination. Thorough necropsy examinations were conducted and the representative samples for parasitic examination were collected. Most of the carcasses showed varying degrees of traumatic injuries (9), external wounds and haemorrhages (5) along with putrefactive changes (6). Intestinal contents and faecal samples were collected and screened for the presence of any parasite by sedimentation and flotation techniques. Out of 20 faecal samples, overall incidence of parasitic gastrointestinal tract infection was 40% (8/20). Out of 20, eight cases revealed presence of coccidian oocysts, however, among the eight cases, one case also revealed mixed infection of Moneizia andStrongylespp.,andanother case with Strongyle and Trichuris spp. Gross pathology of the intestines revealed varying degrees of vascular changes like petechial haemorrhages and the presence of catarrhal exudate. Histopathological examination revealed mild to moderate congestion, fused villi, desquamated mucosal epithelium in focal areas, and infiltration of mononuclear cells mainly lymphocytes. The different developmental stages of coccidian spp.were also observed in the intestinal mucosa. In conclusion, the preliminary study reported the parasitic load and pathological changes in the intestinal tract which further indicated the parasitism of these wild animals which is of immense signiﬁcance from the epidemiological point of view.

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Toxocara cati and other parasitic enteropathogens: more commonly found in owned cats with gastrointestinal signs than in clinically healthy ones

10.21203/rs.3.rs-153658/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aurora L. Ursache ◽

Adriana Györke ◽

Viorica Mircean ◽

Mirabela Oana Dumitrache ◽

Andrei Răzvan Codea ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Giardia Duodenalis ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Toxocara Cati ◽

The Public ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Flotation Method

Abstract Gastrointestinal parasites are involved in the health and wellbeing of cats and some of them, due to their zoonotic character represent a problem for the public health. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of parasitic infections in cats with digestive symptoms. Faecal samples collected from 137 cats were analysed by the flotation method using sodium chloride saturated solution. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites was 56.6%. GI parasites were significantly (p=0.005) more common in cats with digestive symptoms (69.8%) than in clinically healthy ones (23.0%). Toxocara cati (40.2%) was the most frequently identified GI parasite, followed by Cystoisospora spp. (10.2%), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (3.7%), Taenia spp. (2.2), Giardia duodenalis (2.2%), and Toxoplasma gondii-like oocysts (0.7%). T. cati (53.3%, p<0.0001) and Cystoisospora spp. (15.6%, p<0.001) were significantly more frequently diagnosed in cats with digestive symptoms. Lack of deworming in the last three months (OR: 15.9), outdoor access (OR: 13.8), the presence of digestive symptoms (OR: 5.4), and young age (OR: 4.2) were identified as risk factors for T. cati infection by logistic regression analysis. Regardless of the age, symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and inappetence were positively associated with T. cati.

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Gastrointestinal parasites as a possible threat to an endangered autochthonous Portuguese sheep breed

Journal of Helminthology ◽

10.1017/s0022149x19000968 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 94 ◽

Author(s):

Z.M. Ruano ◽

A. Cortinhas ◽

N. Carolino ◽

J. Gomes ◽

M. Costa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fasciola Hepatica ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Sheep Breed ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Feed Management ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Protozoan Infections ◽

Mcmaster Method

Abstract Helminth and protozoan infections are responsible for important diseases in grazing sheep, which can be especially threatening in an autochthonous breed at risk of extinction like the Churra Galega Mirandesa Portuguese sheep breed. The aim of the present study was to determine the diversity, prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal parasites in these sheep and to assess the effects of deworming practices, cohabiting animals on the farm and feed management. Coprological qualitative and quantitative analysis (flotation, natural sedimentation and McMaster method) were used to identify and quantify gastrointestinal parasites and a questionnaire was designed and applied. A total of 512 faecal samples were collected from 49 flocks, and 49 replies to the questionnaire were received. Parasites were identified in 100% of the flocks, and in 97% of the samples. The genera or species that have been morphologically identified were: strongyle-type, Nematodirus spp., Skrjabinema spp., Moniezia expansa, Moniezia benedeni, Trichuris spp., Capillaria spp., Eimeria spp., Dicrocoelium spp. and Fasciola hepatica. This is the first report in Portugal of Skrjabinema spp. The burden of parasites’ oocysts and eggs per gram in faecal samples ranged, respectively, from 50 to 17,550 for Eimeria spp., and from 50 to 6250 for strongyle-type eggs. Factors affecting parasitic infections were evaluated using a multivariate logistic regression. Grazing time and a lack of anthelmintic treatment were positively associated with Nematodirus spp. infection. This study showed that there is a high prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal parasites in the Churra Galega Mirandesa sheep breed.

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Dry Season Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Ruminants in Sokoto Metropolis

Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology ◽

10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i330146 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 33-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aliyu Mahmuda ◽

Aliyu Mustapha Abba ◽

Aniefuna Ivy Sochima ◽

Kamal Muhammad Moriki

Keyword(s):

Mixed Infection ◽

Dry Season ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Mixed Infections ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Carry Over ◽

Friesian Cattle

This study was conducted with the aim of determining the dry season (January-May, 2018) prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in special breeds of ruminants in Sokoto Metropolis. A total of 100, 85 and 75 faecal samples were collected from Sudanese breed of Sheep, WAD/Sahel Goats and Friesian Cattle respectively. Faecal samples were examined using standard parasitological techniques (Simple flotation and Centrifugal sedimentation). For the Sheep, a total of 51 samples were positive for presence of gastrointestinal parasites. Male animals have higher prevalence (52.9%) than their female (47.1%) counterparts. The major parasites observed were Eimeria and Strongyles with prevalence of (64.71%), while the least observed parasites were mixed infections (35.29%). From the total of 85 goat faecal samples examined, an overall prevalence of 54.7% was observed. The prevalence rates for Strongyle, Eimeria and mixed infections were 57.5%, 34.0% and 8.5% respectively. The prevalence was more in males than in the females. Strongyleeggs were more, compared to other helminthes eggs. For the Friesian Cattle, sixty (60) samples out of 75 samples analyzed were positive for either Strongyleeggs or Eimeria (oocyst) infection or both (mixed) constituting about 80% prevalence. Forty-two (70%) samples were positive for Strongyle eggs, 14 (23.3%) for Eimeria oocyst and 4 (6.7%) for mixed infection of both. From the overall prevalence, female had a high prevalence of 34(56.7%) than male cattle 26(43.3%). Based on the results of the present findings, it was concluded that gastrointestinal parasitic infections also occur during the dry season in Sokoto which may be as a result of carry-over of infection during the succeeding rainy season.

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Correlation of the Gastrointestinal Parasitism with the Phytominerals in the Grazing Sheep (Ovis aries)

International Journal of Agriculture and Biology ◽

10.17957/ijab/15.1809 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (01) ◽

pp. 60-68

Author(s):

Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Soil Samples ◽

Ovis Aries ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Parasitic Burden ◽

Pre Treatment ◽

High Concentrations ◽

Fasciola Spp

Trace elements play an important role to boost the immunity and fight against parasitic infections. Concentration of trace elements like Copper (Cu), Cobalt (Co), Manganese (Mn) and Zinc (Zn) were determined in soil, forages and sera of sheep. An associative analysis was also made between the burden of Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites and concentrations of trace elements of sheep sera. For this, 384 faecal and blood samples of sheep, an appropriate number of forages and soil samples were collected. The faecal samples were subjected to determine the species and burden of GI parasites. The sera, plant and soil samples were subjected to pre-treatment (digestion) required for the determination of trace elements. The overall prevalence of GI parasites was 32.81% and the most prevalent species were Haemonchus (H.) contortus followed in order by Eimeria spp., Strongyloides spp., Trichostrongylus spp. and Fasciola spp. Variables like age, sex, breed and tehsils of Silakot district showed an insignificant association with GI parasitic burden. Trace elements concentration of forages showed a significant (P < 0.05) variation while trace elements concentration of soil showed an insignificant (P > 0.05) variation. In serum, Zn concentration showed significant (P < 0.05) results among all the tehsils of study district. Mean concentrations of Mn and Cu in serum were found inversely proportional to the mean egg count per gram of sheep faeces in tehsil Pasroor of the Sialkot district. Forages containing high concentrations of Mn and Cu can be used effectively against GI parasites. © 2021 Friends Science Publishers

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Antibiotic Resistance ofCampylobacterRecovered from Faeces and Carcasses of Healthy Livestock

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2017/4091856 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Akosua B. Karikari ◽

Kwasi Obiri-Danso ◽

Enoch H. Frimpong ◽

Karen A. Krogfelt

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Veterinary Medicine ◽

Food Safety ◽

Multiplex Pcr ◽

Disk Diffusion ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Major Significance ◽

Faecal Samples

Campylobacteris of major significance in food safety and human and veterinary medicine. This study highlighted resistance situation in the area of veterinary public health in Ghana. Using selective mCCDA agar, isolates were confirmed phenotypically on API CAMPY and genotypically by multiplex PCR ofIpxAgene. The susceptibility profile of species to common and relevant antibiotics was determined by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Cattle, sheep, goat, and pig faecal samples analysed, respectively, yielded 13.2% (16/121), 18.6% (22/102), 18.5% (25/135), and 28.7% (29/101)Campylobacterspecies while 34.5% (38/110), 35.9% (42/117), 23.9% (32/134), and 36.3% (37/102) were, respectively, recovered from the carcasses. Species identified in faeces wereC. jejuni35.8% (33/92),C. jejunisubsp.doylei4.3% (4/92),C. coli47.8% (44/92), andC. lari12.0% (11/92). Species discovered in carcasses wereC. jejuni83.9% (125/149),C. jejunisubsp.doylei2.0% (3/149),C. coli6.0% (9/149), andC. lari8.1% (12/149). Resistance ranged from 92 to 97% to theβ-lactams, 7 to 69% to the quinolones, 0 to 44% to the aminoglycosides, 97 to 100% to erythromycin, 48 to 94% to tetracycline, 45 to 88% to chloramphenicol, and 42 to 86% to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole as 0% resistance was observed against imipenem.

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Gastrointestinal parasitic infection in Gir Cattle (Bos primigenius indicus) and Jaffrabadi Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) from Junagadh, Gujarat, India

10.21203/rs.3.rs-35376/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jatin V. Raval ◽

Riddhi M. Sachaniya

Keyword(s):

Parasitic Infection ◽

Bubalus Bubalis ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Infection Rates ◽

Toxocara Vitulorum ◽

Balantidium Coli ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Buxtonella Sulcata ◽

Fasciola Spp

Abstract Coprological analysis was performed to check the presence and previlance of gastrointestinal parasites. One hundred seventy six bovine faecal samples were studied. The study reported the presence of parasitic stages of Balantidium coli, Buxtonella sulcata, Trichostrongylus spp., Toxocara vitulorum, Fasciola spp., Strongyloid spp., and Paraamphistomum spp. 43.51 % (n = 108) faecal samples from Gir cattle (Bos primigenius indicus) were positive for Gastrointestinal parasitic infections. and 36.76 % (n = 68) faecal samples from Jaffrabadi Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) were positive for Gastrointestinal parasitic infections. In Cattle Balantidium coli was found highest (20.37 %) and in Buffaloes Buxtonella sulcata was found highest (8.82%). the highest incidence was recorded during august for both cattle (6.48 %) and buffalo (7.35 %). Gastrointestinalparasitic infections in claves (< 12 Months) was higher than older (> 60 Months) and adult animals (12-60 Months). Season wise gastrointestinal parasitic infections in cattle were reported maximum (23.15 %) during monsoon. Maximum prevalence in buffalo was reported during Monsoon (16.18 %). similarly, females recorded higher infection rates than malesfor both cattle and buffalo.

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Status of intestinal parasites in inmates of a correctional facility, Jos, Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Parasitology ◽

10.4314/njpar.v41i1.14 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 87-92

Author(s):

C. Nadabo ◽

M.S.C. Ramyil ◽

C.S.S. Bello ◽

R.O. Ike ◽

T.O. Ogundeko ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Scale Up ◽

Correctional Facility ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Ancylostoma Duodenale ◽

Stool Samples ◽

Significant Health

Correctional inmates are among the vulnerable groups to intestinal parasitic infections due to deprived situations characterized by inadequate facilities, malnutrition, scarce potable water, over-crowding, and poor hygiene. Two hundred and fifty faeces of inmates of Jos Correctional Facility were investigated for the prevalence of intestinal parasites between May and June 2019, using the wet mount and formol-ether concentration techniques. Results obtained showed that from the 250 faecal samples examined, 57(22.8%) were infected with various intestinal parasites. Nine (9) different intestinal parasites identified were Entamoeba histolytica 38.60%), Entamoeba coli (15.78%), Ancylostoma duodenale (4.04%), Ascaris lumbricoides (0.53%), Taeniasp (8.77%), Schistosoma mansoni (3.51%), Giardia lamblia (3.51%), Enterobius vermicularis (3.51%) and Trichuris trichuria (1.75%). The 9 different intestinal parasites were grouped into helminthes (42.1%) and protozoa (57.9%). Higher infection rate of 45.6% was recorded among those within age ranges 21-30 years. Inmates who were in prison for <2 years had higher (56.1%) infection rates compared with other inmates (43.9%). The findings are in agreement with similar studies from other penitentiaries in Nigeria resulting in significant health problems among inmates including anemia, malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract and other complications. Thus, the need to scale up periodic routine examination of all inmates including stool samples, hemogram and the prompt treatment of infected individuals would significantly improve their health conditions. Keywords: Intestinal parasites; Jos Prison; inmates and prevalence.

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Calicophoron daubneyi in sheep and cattle of Sardinia, Italy

Helminthologia ◽

10.1515/helmin-2015-0069 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 53 (1) ◽

pp. 87-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

G. Sanna ◽

A. Varcasia ◽

S. Serra ◽

F. Salis ◽

R. Sanabria ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Veterinary Medicine ◽

South America ◽

Pcr Amplification ◽

Molecular Methods ◽

Its2 Rdna ◽

Species Identity ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Calicophoron Daubneyi ◽

Cattle Farms

Summary This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of paramphistomosis and confirm the species identity of rumen flukes from sheep and cattle of Sardinia (Italy), by molecular methods. From 2011 to 2014, 381 sheep and 59 cattle farms were selected and individual faecal samples were run on 15 sheep and 5 cattle for each farm, respectively. The prevalence at the slaughterhouse was calculated by examination of 356 sheep and 505 cattle. 13adult flukes collected from sheep and cattle and 5 belonging to the historical collection of Laboratory of Parasitology at the Department of Veterinary Medicine of Sassari, previously classified as Paramphistomum spp., were used for PCR amplification and sequencing of the ITS2+ rDNA. Previously classified Paramphistomum leydeni from South America were used as controls. The EPG prevalence was 13.9 % and 55.9 % for sheep and cattle farms respectively. At slaughterhouses, paramphistomes were found in 2 % of the sheep and 10.9 % of the examined cows. Conversely to the latest reports, the sequences comparison showed that all the Sardinian rumen flukes belong to Calicophoron daubneyi.

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