Diagnosis and Distribution of Hard Ticks in Cows in Mosul City-Iraq

The present study included the diagnosis of three species of hard ticks belong to the family Ixodidae parasitizing 72 cows out of a total of 145 cows examined, with a total distribution ratio of 49.6% in the eastern and western regions of Mosul city. Tick species were diagnosed according to morphological and standard characteristics such as palps, capitulum, coxa, scutum, anus, and spiracles. Ticks of H. anatolicum anatolicum recorded the highest prevalence and distribution ratio in cows of 48.6%, followed by both B. annulatus and R. turanicus with 34.7%, 16.7% respectively. As for specifying the patterns of ticks’ distribution on cows, it was observed that a pattern of single infestation recorded the highest distribution ratio of 51%, followed by a double-infestation of 19.4%, while a mixed infestation pattern recorded the lowest ratio of 9.7%. With regard to the distribution of tick species on the body areas per tick species, the results showed the prevalence and distribution of H. anatolicum anatolicum tick species on the back was 44.1%, B. anaulatus recorded the highest prevalence ratio of 29% in the ear, while R. truanicus recorded the highest prevalence in the ear, back, and Axillary of 37.1%, 28.5%, and 20% respectively. The results concerning the distribution of tick species in each area of the body showed the prevalence of H. anatolicum anatolicum in the ear area by 51.1%, both H. anatolicum and anatolicum recorded the highest prevalence ratio in the tail by 51.6% and 43.6% respectively, and the highest prevalence of H. anatolicum and anatolicum species was found in the back by 72%, while the highest prevalence of B.annaulatus was found in the udder and Axillary of 57.9% and 56.4% respectively. Nevertheless, the results illustrated that no significant difference had been found regarding the distribution and prevalence of tick species in the eastern and western regions of the city of Mosul.

First report of Linognathus africanus (Phthiraptera: Anoplura) on goats in Bulgaria

The current study was conducted in 28 farms from 11 administrative districts in Bulgaria and included 4132 goats from six breeds, naturally infested with ectoparasitic insects. The visit to the farms was paid after the owners alarmed for signs of strong discomfort and itching among the animals. From the 28 studied herds, 14 (50%) turned out to be infested with the African sucking louse of goats: Linognathus africanus (Kellog & Paine, 1911) belonging to the family Linognathidae, suborder Anoplura, order Phthiraptera. All documented cases were of mixed infestation with other ectoparasitic species. The ectoparasites were collected and preserved in 70o ethanol for laboratory identification, morphological observation and for preparing photographic material. The full morphological description of the species showed that the total body length (TBL) of the male individuals varied between 0.912-1.556 mm, and that of the females: from 1.159 to 1.784 mm. A morphological identificationof the phylogenetically close species Linognathus africanus (Kellog & Paine, 1911) and Linognathus stenopsis (Burmeister, 1838) was conducted in laboratory conditions. The population structure of the species was presented through the sex identification of Linognathus africanus which demonstrated a numerical ratio of F:M = 2.2:1.

Prevalence and Nematode Infection Level on Gastrointestinal Tract at Horse (Equus caballus) in Bangkalan Madura

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence, infection level, sex and age effect on the infection level of GIT Nematode parasite in a horse. The fecal samples analyzed using the methods of native, sedimentation, floatation, and worm eggs count per gram of feces. Sample examination found 54 positive infected gastrointestinal nematode parasite with prevalence rate of 87% (54 from 62). The prevalence of Trichonema sp., Strongylus sp., and Parascaris equorum are 37.1%, 16.1%, and 1.6%. There were also mixed infestation like Strongylus sp. and Trichonema sp; Strongylus sp. and Parascaris equorum; Trichonema sp. and Parascaris equorum with total prevalence 27.4%, 1.6%, and 3.2%. Sex and age of horse had a very significant and significant effect in prevalence and infection level of Nematode parasite.

Effect of Tick and Lice on Some Blood Constitute and Trace elements of Local Black Goat in Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

In this study isolated 100 adult female of local black goat (Capra hircus) examined in spring and fall season for Tick and Lice investigations, then divided into two groups: 50 infested goats with ectoparasite and 50 non-infested goats. Three species of ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguinus, R. turanicus and R. bursa) and one species of lice (Bovicola caprae) were observed. Biochemical values (serum proteins and some trace elements) analyzed, in infested goats emerges decline in serum protein value 7.12±0.08 µg/dl, albumin value 4.12±0.03 µg/dl and increase of globulin value 3.04±0.09 µg/dl, in serum protein and globulin values shows not significance differences, while described highly significance differences in albumin value at p≤0.01, when compared to control goats. In trace elements decline of zinc level 48.97±1.20 µg/dl and copper level 114.15±3.75 µg/dl levels with a highly significant differences at p≤0.01 in infested goats when compare to control goats. It is observed that mixed infestation has much effects than tick or lice infestation on goats, which led to reduction in serum protein value 6.89±0.20 µg/dl, albumin value 4.11±0.09 µg/dl and raise in globulin value 3.10±0.11 µg/dl without any significance differences, also noticed insignificant declines in zinc level 45.67±2.40 µg/dl, while decrease in copper level 99.33±9.86 µg/dl significantly at p≤0.05.

Incidence of mortality due to malaria with typical and atypical presentation

Background: Malaria, despite intensive efforts to control, remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in humans. India contributes to 61 per cent of malaria cases and 41 per cent of malaria deaths in SEAR countries. The objective of the present study was to find out an incidence of mortality due to malaria with typical and atypical presentation.Methods: The present was conducted over a period of three years. During the study period 630 patients with clinical suspicion of malaria were tested for malaria using peripheral smear, QBC and RDT.Results: The mortality rate in this study group 161 (25.55%) out of which maximum mortality observed in patients with falciparum malaria either singly or with mixed infestation. There is no significant correlation between the typical and atypical presentations in the different age groups with mortality.Conclusions: For timely diagnosis and treatment a high index of suspicion for the disease should be maintained by treating physicians, especially in endemic areas. They should be aware of the varied manifestations to minimize the mortality due to malaria.

Determination of the aminotransferase activity in tissues of infected with ectoparasites yearling carp

The paper presents data on changes in the activity of amіnotransferase (aspartate aminotransferase – AST, alanine aminotransferase – ALT) in various organs and tissues of carp at different intensity of infestation with ectoparasites. The material for studying the activity of aminotransferases was one-year-old carp, spontaneously invasive with ectoparasites. For this purpose, twelve groups of fish were formed for 6 individuals in each, with a body weight of 38.0 ± 4.8 g. In four groups of fish (control and three experimental) for the defeat by ectoparasites L. cyprinacea, D. vastator and for mixed infestation. Our studies have shown that the activity of aminotransferases in hepatopancreas and skeletal muscles of carp significantly changes in the lesion of fish by lereneae. In particular, the activity of ALT in hepatopancreas was significantly higher compared to the control group. The tendency to increase was observed in tissues of skeletal muscles. In the study of AST activity, its growth in hepatopancreas and skeletal muscle was determined. For the defeat of fish by dactylosurus, the activity of aminotransferases in carp gills varies considerably. In particular, ALT activity in gills of fish of groups 3 and 4 was significantly higher compared to the control group. At the same time, the activity of ALT in the tissues of the hepatopancreas of the 4th experimental group was likely to increase. The tendency to increase is established in tissues of hepatopancreas and gills in the study of activity of AST. As a result of fish invasion by dactylosurus, the activity of AST in hepatopancreas increased by 1.2 times. At the same time, the growth of the AST index in the gills of the first year of carp in the 3rd and 4th groups was established. In the study of the activity of aminotransferases for mixed infestation, it was found that the activity of ALT and AST in tissues of hepatopancreas, skeletal muscles and gills of groups 2, 3 and 4 was significantly higher compared to the control group.

Prevalence of Ixodid Ticks in Cattle Population of Indore, Madhya Pradesh

A survey study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of ixodid ticks in cattle population of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Every month, ticks were collected from 9511 cattle belonging to randomly selected 5 villages of each tehsil, viz. Indore, Mhow, Depalpur, Sanwer and Hatod. The current study revealed an overall tick prevalence of 58.87% with significantly high prevalence of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (42.89%) than Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum (11.82%) and mixed infestation (4.16%). Season-wise, significantly high prevalence was recorded in monsoon (71.08%) than summer (62.28%) and winter (52.12%). Amongst the various age groups, significantly high tick infestation was encountered in 1-3 year-old (78.63%) than >3 year-old (56.79%) and is less than 1 year-old cattle (52.92%). Sex-wise, significantly high tick infestation was documented in males (66.01%) than their female (58.06%) counterparts. Tehsil-wise, significantly high prevalence was evident in Mhow tehsil (69.12%) as compared to Indore (61.40%), Depalpur (57.27%), Sanwer (55.28%) and Hatod (50.14%) tehsils.

Association between soil-transmitted helminthiasis and hemoglobin concentration in primary school children

Objectives To determine the association between intestinal hel-minthiasis and hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and to observe theeffect of single dose albendazole treatment on Hb concentration.Methods An experimental study was carried out from March toJuly 2002 on primary school children at Suka Village, Tiga PanahSubdistrict, Karo Regency, North Sumatera Province. From 366children who suffered from helminthiasis, 113 were selected assubjects by simple random sampling. Subjects were treated with asingle oral dose of 400 mg albendazole. Hb concentration wasexamined using the cyanide method twice i.e., prior to and threemonths after treatment with albendazole.Results It was found that among 113 subjects, the prevalences ofAscaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and mixed infestation were18.3%, 40.4%, and 41.3%, respectively, while the prevalence ofanemia was 33.0%. There was no significant difference in age,gender, nutritional status, and mean Hb concentration betweenchildren suffering from the different types of worm infestation(P>0.05). For each type of infestation, there were significant differ-ences in mean Hb concentration and anemia prevalence beforeand after treatment (P<0.05).Conclusions There was no difference between the Hb concen-trations of children suffering from Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuristrichiura, and mixed-type worm infestations. Single dose 400 mgalbendazole was beneficial in increasing Hb concentration andreducing the occurrence of anemia

ПОПЕРЕДЖЕНИЙ ЗБИТОК ВІД ЗМІШАНОЇ ІНВАЗІЇ КОРІВ, ВИКЛИКАНОЇ ФАСЦІОЛАМИ, ПАРАМФІСТОМАМИ Й ДИКРОЦЕЛІЯМИ

Наведено результати впливу змішаної інвазії, ви-кликаної фасціолами, парамфістомами й дикроцелія-ми на молочну продуктивність корів. Встановлено,що змішана інвазія парамфістомами й дикроцеліямиспричинює значний економічний збиток господарст-ву, що становить 860 гривень за 4 місяці.Протягом чотирьох місяців лактації продуктив-ність корів, оброблених «Трематозолом», була ви-щою на 276 кг, «Альбендазолом ультра» (10 %-й) – на222 кг, порівняно з коровами контрольної групи.У результаті проведеного лікування корів «Трема-тозолом» і «Альбендазолом» (10 %-й) попередженийекономічний збиток у господарстві становив 1281,4гривні за 4 місяці спостережень. The results of the impact of mixed infestations caused fasciolas, paramfistoma and dikrotseliya and dairy efficiency of cows. Found that mixed infestation paramfistoma and dikrotseliya and causes significant economic damage to farming, is 860 UAH. During the four months of lactation production of the cows were treatment by trematozol above 276 kg, 10 % albendazol ultra 222 kg compared with cows of the control group. As a result of treatment with albendazole and cows trematozolom 10% prevent economic damage in the economy amounted to 1281,4 UAH.