Publications by authors named "A Ionica"
First identification of Trichinella britovi in a domestic dog (Canis familiaris) from Algeria.
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
November 2024
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- Trichinellosis is a parasitic disease caused by various species of Trichinella, with cases reported in Algeria linked to jackal meat consumption.
- A study conducted between February 2022 and August 2023 involved examining 33 road-killed carnivorous mammals in Algeria for Trichinella spp. infection using necropsies and DNA analysis.
- The study found T. britovi in a domestic dog, marking the first detection of this species in an animal host in Algeria and indicating the role of domestic dogs in spreading the parasite.
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- * Between 2017 and 2020, researchers collected and examined 63 common buzzards found dead to identify internal helminth parasites through necropsy.
- * Findings revealed the presence of various species, including Cestoda and Trematoda, and identified common buzzards as a new host for specific Platyhelminthes, along with providing the first genetic sequence for one of the species reported.
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- * Researchers collected blood or spleen samples from 220 badgers in nine countries between 2017 and 2021 and used PCR analysis and sequencing to identify various VBPs present in the animals.
- * Key findings revealed the presence of several pathogens, including different types of Babesia, Trypanosoma pestanai, and Mycoplasma, while Rickettsia, Bartonella, and filarioid nematodes were not detected.
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- Angiostrongylus vasorum, or "French heartworm," is a serious parasite first identified in a dog in France, known for causing severe health issues in dogs, and has not been previously studied in Algeria.
- The study involved examining 47 road-killed animals over 18 months across six regions in Algeria, using both histological and molecular methods to identify lungworms.
- Results confirmed the presence of A. vasorum in a golden African wolf for the first time, indicating a need for more research on the spread and impact of this parasite in Algeria.
This study provides new insights into the oviposition strategy of (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae), an endangered species of moth found in semi-natural habitats within agricultural landscapes. Protected under various European directives and listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN, inhabits warmer regions of the Western Palearctic. Despite noted geographic variations in its ecological preferences, few studies have statistically significant data on its ecology.
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