The article examines the presence of metacestodes on the liver capsule in two wild boars and on the liver capsule and mediastinum in moose. Cysticerci were identified as Taenia hydatigena metacestodes by morphological features-size and shape of rostellar hooks and molecular analysis of the partial sequences of cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene. Molecular analysis revealed similarities between the metacestodes isolated from the wild mammals in the present study to T. hydatigena in European wolves. It is possible that infection of moose and wild boar with T. hydatigena metacestode is related to the growth in the wolf population in Europe.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6430758 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10393-019-01392-9 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Cestodes in Eurasian wolves () and domestic dogs () in Switzerland.
Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl
April 2025
Institute of Parasitology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Länggassstrasse 122, 3012, Bern, Switzerland.
Eurasian wolves () and domestic dogs () are definitive hosts of numerous cestode species. While infections with adult stages in canids are usually subclinical, some species pose a zoonotic risk or cause infections in wildlife and livestock, resulting in disease and/or economic losses. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, species composition, and geographical distribution of cestode infections in dogs and free-ranging wolves in Switzerland.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOccurrence of Taenia species and Toxoplasma gondii in pigs slaughtered in Bujumbura city, Kayanza and Ngozi provinces, Burundi.
BMC Vet Res
December 2024
Laboratory of Foodborne Parasitic Zoonoses, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Background: Taenia spp. and Toxoplasma gondii are foodborne parasites affecting humans and pigs. The magnitude of the burden of these parasites in pigs in Burundi is not known.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeading report regarding the molecular epidemiology of Taenia hydatigena from Pakistan and global overview of the genetic diversity and population structure of the parasite: Correspondence.
Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis
December 2024
Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
High prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in slaughtered pigs in Rwanda: An abattoir survey.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
October 2024
School of Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Porcine cysticercosis (PC) is an important public health problem, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, but limited information is available on the prevalence of infection in pigs entering the food chain. Existing diagnostic methods vary in accuracy and efficiency; whole carcass dissection is the most reliable method but is labour-intensive and destroys the carcass so can only be used in a research setting. Serological tests offer lower specificity, while meat inspection and lingual examination lack sensitivity, hampering accurate estimates and the removal of infected pigs from the food chain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeading report regarding the molecular epidemiology of Taenia hydatigena from Pakistan and global overview of the genetic diversity and population structure of the parasite.
Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis
November 2024
Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Cysticercosis, caused by the larval stage of Taenia hydatigena, significantly impacts the livestock sector in Pakistan, particularly affecting the economic viability of small ruminants such as goats and sheep.
- A study conducted in Multan found an overall prevalence of 31.33% of T. hydatigena, which was higher in female animals and those aged between 3-5 years, suggesting specific demographic vulnerabilities.
- Genetic analysis revealed 12 haplotypes with high genetic diversity, indicating an expanding population of T. hydatigena, while comparisons with global data showed substantial variation in genetic profiles among different regions, particularly low gene flow in certain areas. *
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!