Captive Agamid lizards in Germany: Prevalence, pathogenicity and therapy of gastrointestinal protozoan and helminth infections

Hallinger, Malek J.; Taubert, Anja; Hermosilla, Carlos; Mutschmann, Frank

doi:10.1016/j.cimid.2019.01.005

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“…Confirming previous data [1,5,7,11,34], pinworms and I. amphiboluri were the most frequent parasites found in this survey. A prevalence of 43.49-48.7% was previously reported for oxyurids in captive bearded dragons [1,11], in line with the data from this study (about 57%).…”

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“…In this study, oxyurids, I. amphiboluri, Cryptosporidium sp., and E. pogonae were identified, while no motile protozoa were detected by means of fresh faecal smears, contrarily to previously reported data in bearded dragons and other lizards [1,11]. This could be due to a true negativity of the animals, limitations of this technique, mainly represented by the very little faecal material used without concentration, which can fail to detect a low number of parasites, or other factors that may not allow the microscopic recognition of protozoa moving in the field [30].…”

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Endoparasite Infections in Captive Inland Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) in Italy

Guardone,

Marigliano,

Mancianti

et al. 2024

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The inland bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is a lizard species commonly kept as a pet worldwide. Endoparasites are among the most important pathogens affecting bearded dragons. The aim of this study was to evaluate the endoparasites in captive P. vitticeps in Italy. Faecal samples from 30 P. vitticeps were analysed by fresh faecal smears, flotation tests, the Mini-FLOTAC technique, and a rapid immunoassay to detect Cryptosporidium spp. To search for microsporidia, PCR and sequencing were performed on the faecal samples. Data were statistically analysed. The overall positivity rate for endoparasites was 83.3% (25/30). The identified endoparasites were oxyurids (17/30, 56.7%), Isosospora amphiboluri (13/30, 43.3%), Encephalitozoon pogonae (4/18, 22.22%), and Cryptosporidium sp. (1/30, 3.33%). The positivity for protozoa was significantly higher in juveniles compared to adults. Moreover, the frequency of clinical signs was significantly higher in the positive animals. The results obtained here emphasize the importance of regular veterinary examinations of captive P. vitticeps, aimed at the diagnosis, treatment, and control of endoparasites. This study is one of the largest surveys on microsporidia infections in living bearded dragons, suggesting that E. pogonae may be widespread in this lizard.

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Endoparasite Infections in Captive Inland Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) in Italy

Guardone,

Marigliano,

Mancianti

et al. 2024

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“…Specific disease prevalence studies associated with captive P. vitticeps have been previously undertaken in parts of Europe, North America and Asia. The diseases of interest were hepatic lipidosis, 13 agamid adenovirus, 14,15 periodontal disease, 16 gastrointestinal worms and protozoans 17 and neoplasia 18 . Other diseases that are thought to be of importance in captive P. vitticeps are constipation, 9 cloacal prolapse, 19 coccidiosis, 10 Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) infection, 20 preovulatory follicular stasis 21 and dystocia 21 .…”

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Clinical presentation and disease prevalence of captive central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) at veterinary clinics in Australia

Sollom

Baron

2023

Aust Veterinary J

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Central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) are one of the most popular reptile pets in Australia and around the world. Diseases, including metabolic bone disease, periodontal disease, and gastrointestinal endoparasites commonly affect captive animals. To determine the common reasons these lizards were presented to the veterinarian and to establish the prevalence of disease seen in captive P. vitticeps in Australia, this retrospective study evaluated the clinical records of three exotic pet veterinary hospitals. Records from 724 P. vitticeps were analysed, with 70 reasons for presentation and 88 diseases identified across 1000 visits to the veterinarian. Lethargy was the most reported reason for presentation (n = 181). The gastrointestinal tract (18.25%) and skin (18.25%) were the equally most commonly affected organ systems, followed by the musculoskeletal system (15.17%). Endoparasites were the most common single disease process (n = 103), followed by metabolic bone disease (n = 65), skin wounds (n = 59) and periodontal disease (n = 48). Of the patients that presented for routine preventive health examinations (n = 159), 45.30% received some form of intervention to treat or prevent disease. Many of the conditions that were identified by the veterinarians in this study are traditionally correlated with suboptimal husbandry and may be easily prevented. This study identified the common reasons for presentation to the veterinarian and the prevalence of disease in captive P. vitticeps in Australia, providing the first extensive retrospective analysis of objective reference literature for central bearded dragon owners and aspiring reptile veterinarians.

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“…and Angusticaecum spp. and has been reported in herbivorous reptiles with 43-62% prevalence rate (Hallinger et al, 2019). The pathogenicity of Tachygonetria spp.…”

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Gastrointestinal Endoparasite Infection on Red Foot (Chelonoidis carbonaria) in Surabaya City Based on Fecal Examination

Ardhiani

Yudhana

Fikri

2021

JoPS

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Infectious disease which caused by parasite is the most serious problem in tortoise breeding. This study identifies gastrointestinal endoparasites infection on Red Foot (Chelonoidis carbonaria) during November 2020 to February 2021 in Surabaya City. Fecal samples from a tortoise, a total of 14 tortoises were collected and examined by native, sedimentation and floatation methods for parasitic eggs and oocyst. Fecal samples for this research were collected from breeding farm in Surabaya City. Data obtained from this study were presented descriptively and analyzed by Chi-Square test. Based on examination results, the occurrence of gastrointestinal endoparasite infection on Red foot was recorded at 100% from the total samples. The gastrointestinal parasites were identified as helminths and protozoa namely which is dominately by Tachygonetria spp. (14%), Angusticaecum spp. (3%), and Balantidium coli (2%) respectively. The provision of deworming medication as a curative measure by the owner is carried out regularly and continuously on tortoises that are positively infected with gastrointestinal endoparasites and prevention can be done by paying attention to the management and cleanliness of the cage to prevent potential transmission of endoparasites from the environment to the tortoise.

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Captive Agamid lizards in Germany: Prevalence, pathogenicity and therapy of gastrointestinal protozoan and helminth infections

Cited by 11 publications

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Endoparasite Infections in Captive Inland Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) in Italy

Endoparasite Infections in Captive Inland Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) in Italy

Clinical presentation and disease prevalence of captive central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) at veterinary clinics in Australia

Gastrointestinal Endoparasite Infection on Red Foot (Chelonoidis carbonaria) in Surabaya City Based on Fecal Examination

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