Aelurostrongylus abstrusus and Troglostrongylus sp. (Nematoda: Metastrongyloidea) infections in cats inhabiting Ibiza, Spain

Jefferies, R.; Vrhovec, Majda Globokar; Wallner, Nicole; Catalan, David Roman

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2010.06.032

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“…Recent reports have indicated that infection in cats may be much more common than previously thought in endemic areas of Europe (Payo-Puente et al 2008;Traversa et al 2008Traversa et al , 2010. Moreover, emphasis should be placed on the diversity and potential for co-infections of cat metastrongylid species in Europe (Jefferies et al 2010).…”

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“…Bronchopulmonary infestations by A. abstrusus have been well documented in cats throughout most European countries with similar prevalence rates that ranged from 1% to 24.4%, according to sampled populations and detection procedures (e.g., copromicroscopy or molecular detection) (Grandi et al 2005;Taubert et al 2009;Jefferies et al 2010;Traversa et al 2010). In the present study, lizards and birds were found in the digestive tract of our animals, suggesting that they could act as paratenic hosts for many metastrongylid species when they are predated upon by cats, as has been reported by Jefferies et al (2010). Recent reports have indicated that infection in cats may be much more common than previously thought in endemic areas of Europe (Payo-Puente et al 2008;Traversa et al 2008Traversa et al , 2010.…”

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Epidemiological survey of zoonotic helminths in feral cats in Gran Canaria island (Macaronesian archipelago-Spain)

Rodríguez-Ponce

González

Felipe

et al. 2016

Acta Parasitologica

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The presence of zoonotic parasites in feral cats have been widely considered all over the world. In Gran Canaria (Macaronesian archipelago, Canary Islands, Spain) the number of feral cats has grown out of control in urban and rural areas. 48 of Felis catus captured in different Gran Canaria areas were studied. Animals were necropsied and several organs were systematically examined in order to collect and identify macroscopic parasites. In addition, coprological tests were done in 28 cats. There were no statistically significant differences in the prevalence rate among sex, age or capture area, showing an overall prevalence of helminths of 77.1%. The most common tapeworms were Dipylidium caninum (64.6%) and Taenia taeniaeformis (31.3%), followed by the nematodes Toxocara cati (20.8%), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (18.8%), Aelurostrongylusabstrusus (10.4%) and Trichuris vulpis (2.08%). We also find several eggs of Alaria alata in the small intestine of one cat (2.08%), being the first description of this trematode in cats in the Canary Islands. Aproximatelly, 40% of the studied cats harboured more than one parasite. High rates of zoonotic species found in these animals suggest the need of controling parasitic infections and preventive measures against them.

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Epidemiological survey of zoonotic helminths in feral cats in Gran Canaria island (Macaronesian archipelago-Spain)

Rodríguez-Ponce

González

Felipe

et al. 2016

Acta Parasitologica

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“…in domestic hosts Traversa and Di Cesare 2013;Falsone et al 2014;Traversa 2014). After the first descriptions of T. brevior in F. s. libyca (Gerichter 1949), it was recorded only in a wildcat and a feral domestic cat from Italy (Paggi 1959) and in domestic cats from the European Islands of Ibiza, Sardinia, Sicily, and Crete (Jefferies et al 2010;Brianti et al 2012;Diakou et al 2014;Tamponi et al 2014) and in central and southern Italy Di Cesare et al 2014a;. Some studies (Beraldo et al 2014;Falsone et al 2014;Steeb et al 2014; this study) suggest that the European wildcat is the natural host of T. brevior and that spillover to domestic cats may occur in some enzootic areas.…”

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OCCURRENCE OF LUNGWORMS IN EUROPEAN WILDCATS (FELIS SILVESTRIS SILVESTRIS) OF CENTRAL ITALY

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Traversa

Lepri

et al. 2016

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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The increasing focus on infections in domestic cats (Felis catus) has raised questions about lungworm distribution in wild hosts. To enhance knowledge of the occurrence of lungworms in enzootic regions of central Italy, we examined the carcasses of 16 European wildcats (Felis silvestris silvestris). Adult nematodes, feces, respiratory flushings, and pulmonary tissues were collected at necropsy and then microscopically and genetically analyzed. Fourteen wildcats had single or mixed lungworm species. Aelurostrongylus abstrusus was the most common parasite retrieved, followed by Troglostrongylus brevior. In addition, three specimens of Angiostrongylus chabaudi were found in the pulmonary arteries of one wildcat. Histologically, the most common lesions were a mild-to-severe chronic catarrhal bronchitis and a chronic interstitial pneumonia with smooth muscle hypertrophy, associated with T. brevior and A. abstrusus, respectively. These results demonstrate that the European wildcats may harbor several species of lungworms that may impair their health and welfare. Also, F. s. silvestris is a potential reservoir for respiratory nematodes in domestic cats.

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“…11,43 An accurate morphological and morphometric appraisal of L1s is necessary to achieve a species-specific diagnosis but microscopic differentiation between A abstrusus and T brevior (Figure 7) 64 and genetic characterisation. 22 Thus, L1s of the two species should also be differentiated based on head and tail features.…”

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Diagnosis and management of lungworm infections in cats

Traversa

Cesare

2016

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Practical relevance: Respiratory parasites infecting domestic cats are attracting increased attention in feline clinical practice. In addition to the most commonly recognised 'cat lungworm' Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, Troglostrongylus brevior and Capillaria aerophila are now considered important pathogens of the respiratory tract of cats. Global importance: These parasites are being increasingly diagnosed in several regions of the world and a continuous update on epidemiological changes and advances in diagnosis and control is of practical importance. Aims: This article reviews current knowledge of lungworms affecting cats, with a special focus on recent insights into diagnosis and management of the diseases they cause. The article also explores some potential new avenues for control of feline parasitic respiratory diseases, and highlights some key areas requiring further research.

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Aelurostrongylus abstrusus and Troglostrongylus sp. (Nematoda: Metastrongyloidea) infections in cats inhabiting Ibiza, Spain

Cited by 80 publications

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Epidemiological survey of zoonotic helminths in feral cats in Gran Canaria island (Macaronesian archipelago-Spain)

Epidemiological survey of zoonotic helminths in feral cats in Gran Canaria island (Macaronesian archipelago-Spain)

OCCURRENCE OF LUNGWORMS IN EUROPEAN WILDCATS (FELIS SILVESTRIS SILVESTRIS) OF CENTRAL ITALY

Diagnosis and management of lungworm infections in cats

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