Publications by authors named "Lais Sperandio Cassani"
, a trematode parasite known for its intricate life cycle, predominantly infests the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts of domestic cats. In this study, we examined feline fecal samples from a cat sanctuary in Metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aiming to determine whether, even in such environments, cats retain their atavistic hunting habits, as evidenced by the presence of in fecal samples. The infection diagnosis utilized centrifugal sedimentation in the formalin-ethyl acetate test.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfluence of exposure Heterorhabditis bacteriophora HP88, (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) on biological and physiological parameters of Pseudosuccinea columella (Basommatophora: Lymnaeidae).
Natânia do Carmo Sperandio Victor Menezes Tunholi Ludimila Santos Amaral Maria Larissa Bitencourt Vidal Lais Sperandio Cassani
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the impact of the nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora on the snail species Pseudosuccinea columella, which is involved in fasciolosis transmission.
- Over 24 and 48-hour exposure periods, the snails exhibited significant mortality rates of 48.25% and 65.52%, respectively, indicating that they are susceptible to this nematode.
- The research suggests that using H. bacteriophora as a biological control agent could be effective in managing P. columella populations, especially in regions affected by fascioliasis, aligning with World Health Organization recommendations.