Infection rate and molecular characterization of Echidnophaga gallinacea in chickens from Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

AbouLaila, Mahmoud; Menshawy, Soad

doi:10.1016/j.vprsr.2020.100457

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“…Compared to other ectoparasites, such as fleas, chicken red mite and tick, chewing lice is less virulent (Clayton et al, 2008). Four species of hematophagous ectoparasites have been identified in poultry, Argas persicus, Dermanysuss gallinae,Ornithonyssus sylviarum and Echidnophaga gallinacea (Mullens et al, 2009; Murillo and Mulxx lens, 2016; Rezaei et al, 2016;Aboulaila and Menshawy, 2020). Their extended presence can affect the chicken's health by inducing stress, irritation, toxicosis, allergies, dermatitis and blood loss.…”

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Prevalence of ectoparasites in free-range backyard chicken flocks in northeast Algeria

Nahal¹,

Righi²,

Boucheikhchoukh³

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Free-range backyard chicken breeding is gaining popularity in Algerian rural regions. Due to the natural rearing conditions, chickens are exposed a wide range of microbes and ectoparasites. Currently, little is known about the variety of ectoparasites infesting free-range chickens in Algeria. The present study was conducted over a two year period on 169 backyard chicken, with the aim of identifying and estimating the prevalence of ectoparasites on different body parts of the chickens, and their immediate environments in northeast Algeria. In total, 9943 ectoparasites were identified, and the seven most dominant species were: Menopon gallinae (82.84%), Goniodes dissimilis (15.97%), Menacanthus stramineus (13.60%), Goniocotes gallinae (6.50%), Lipeurus caponis (5.23%), Argas persicus (9.46%) and Dermanyssus gallinae (1.18%). Menopon gallinae was the most frequent isolated ectoparasite throughout the year. Soft ticks Argas persicus were isolated during spring and summer, mainly from crevices and cracks, while the chicken red mite Dermanyssus gallinae was detected in autumn with a low load on bird body parts and a high abundance in nests. These results list the most abundant ectoparasites in backyard chickens, which could facilitate the improvement of rearing management.

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Prevalence of ectoparasites in free-range backyard chicken flocks in northeast Algeria

Nahal¹,

Righi²,

Boucheikhchoukh³

et al. 2021

Vet. stn. (Online)

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“…The genus Echidnophaga has been reported in several countries in South America, including Brazil, Chile, and Peru, and the only species found in these places is Echidnophaga gallinacea (Westwood, 1875). The adult female is known to have semipenetrating habits, attached to the host through its mouthparts during feeding (Aboulaila;Menshawy, 2020). This species infests birds of the orders Galliformes (Koehler;Pereira;Kaufman, 1991), Anseriformes (Waruiru et al, 2017), and Columbiformes (Rezaei et al, 2016).…”

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>b<Ectoparasitofauna (Acari: Ixodida and Gamasida; Insecta:Siphonaptera) from terrestrial mammals>/b<: diversity, taxonomic aspects and associated zoonotic rickettsiales in Legado das Águas - Reserva Votorantim, in Tapiraí and Miracatu, São Paulo

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who gave me the opportunity to learn immensely as a professional and as a person, both in the laboratory and in the field, and for having believed in my potential even before they met me. To MSc. Luís Flávio Costa, MSc.Renato Alvisi and Dr. Ana Rita Nardi for believing that I had the academic profile and for encouraging me to pursue this area since I was in college.To my field trip friends, Herbert Soares, Jaciara Costa, Thiago Fakelmann, Giovanna Nosberto and Mayara Bispo, for always being there to share laughs and sweat during the days and nights of collecting. For all the Legado das Águas team who accompanied our group on the crazy field trips, having fun with us, especially Miguel and José for their help with trails and traps. To the members of the Ribeirão da Anta Community who opened their homes and hearts to welcome us and taught us so much with their years of experience in the forest, especiallyValter for accompanying us on the trails and Val with her delicacies from the gods.To my lab friends who, as well as teaching me so many techniques and tips, also supported me in the endless samples and tests I needed to carry out. To Ryan Silva and Jaciara Costa for welcoming me so well into the 'Tryp/Leish' group and accompanying me during my trial period, to Carolina Serpa for her endless experience with serology, molecular and cell culture and to my 'Ticks' friends for the breakfast conversations and discussions of articles:

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Genetic identification of the sticktight flea Echidnophaga gallinacea (Westwood) infesting chickens in the Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia

Gharsan

2024

J.Umm Al-Qura Univ. Appll. Sci.

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Stick-tight fleas, Echidnophaga gallinacea (Westwood), are major ectoparasites of domesticated chickens and can cause serious diseases and even death if left untreated. In the present study the flea samples were collected from three traditional chicken-raising farms in the Al-Baha region. The samples were examined under a stereomicroscope and identified using classification keys. After extracting DNA from the insects, the polymerase chain reaction technique was used to identify the hereditary gene, cytochrome oxidase, present in the insect biopics. The gene was purified, its nucleotide sequence was obtained, and the accession number (OR161051) has been assigned in GenBank. After determining its nucleotide sequence, it was compared with other insects in GenBank, where it was found to be identical (99.82%) to the E. gallinacea isolate from Thailand recorded in GenBank [OQ291364 and MW492259 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nucleotide/MW492259.1?report=genbank&log$=nucltop&blast_rank=1&RID=VJR9ZAEE013)]. The match was 94.33% with Echidnophaga iberica from Spain (KF479239) and 93.97% with Echidnophaga oschanini from China (KU880666). The phylogenetic tree also showed similarities between the Saudi Arabian isolates and other isolates. This genetic study of sticktight fleas is the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, therefore will be valuable for assessing the prevalence and geographical distribution of this parasite.

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Infection rate and molecular characterization of Echidnophaga gallinacea in chickens from Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

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Prevalence of ectoparasites in free-range backyard chicken flocks in northeast Algeria

Prevalence of ectoparasites in free-range backyard chicken flocks in northeast Algeria

>b<Ectoparasitofauna (Acari: Ixodida and Gamasida; Insecta:Siphonaptera) from terrestrial mammals>/b<: diversity, taxonomic aspects and associated zoonotic rickettsiales in Legado das Águas - Reserva Votorantim, in Tapiraí and Miracatu, São Paulo

Genetic identification of the sticktight flea Echidnophaga gallinacea (Westwood) infesting chickens in the Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia

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