Zoonotic Cryptosporidium meleagridis in urban invasive monk parakeets.

Zoonotic Cryptosporidium meleagridis was identified in invasive monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) from Santiago metropolis in Chile. Oocysts were isolated from nestlings' faeces, and a fragment of 18S ribosomal RNA gene was amplified and sequenced. This finding emphasizes the importance of permanent pathogen monitoring in synanthropic species with wide global distribution.

Dental Disease in Rabbits () and Its Risk Factors-A Private Practice Study in the Metropolitan Region of Chile.

Rabbits () have elodont dentition, a characteristic that predisposes them to the development of Acquired Dental Disease (ADD), which is a multifactorial disease. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors for ADD in domestic pet rabbits. To do this, a retrospective analysis of 1420 rabbits treated at a private practice during 2018-2021 was performed.

spp. and spp. in Free-Ranging Introduced Monk Parakeets from Santiago, Chile.

Monk Parakeets () are medium-sized parrots that due to international pet trade currently exist as invasive species in 19 countries globally. Such is the case of Chile, where Monk Parakeets have thrived in the city of Santiago. spp.