Intestinal helminths in Iberian wolves (Canis lupus signatus) from Northwest Spain

Muñoz, Sara; Ramos, Pedro; Carretón, Elena; Diosdado, Alicia; González‐Miguel, Javier; Simón, F; Morchón, Rodrigo

doi:10.2174/1874421401806010106

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“…Eucoleus aerophilus has been described in both domestic and wild carnivores from Spain [ 31 , 43 , 46 , 53 ]. The prevalence of this nematode in wolves in northwestern Spain (4%) was lower than previously described (5.4–50.54%) [ 8 , 54 ]. In Spain, E. aerophilus is also more prevalent in the red fox (4.4–34.2%) [ 8 , 42 , 55 , 56 ] and pine marten ( Martes martes ) (50.98%) [ 10 ], but studies assessing this infection in domestic animals have been scarce.…”

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A High Prevalence of Cardiopulmonary Worms Detected in the Iberian Wolf (Canis lupus): A Threat for Wild and Domestic Canids

Estévez-Sánchez

Checa

Montoya

et al. 2022

Animals

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Cardiopulmonary nematodes are highly pathogenic parasites affecting domestic and wild canids. As the result of conservation programs, the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) population has recently expanded, and its distribution range covers lands from where it had long disappeared. However, the exact epidemiological role of the wolf in the life cycle of zoonotic parasites causing diseases transmissible to pets and/or humans is largely unknown. This study sought to determine the diversity of cardiopulmonary nematode parasite species that affect wolves inhabiting northwestern areas of the Iberian Peninsula, and to estimate their prevalence and the relationship between these parasites and several epidemiological variables. For this purpose, we examined the cardiopulmonary systems of 57 wolves from Galicia (from the provinces A Coruña n = 15, Lugo n = 21, Ourense n =15 and Pontevedra n = 6) using techniques of dissection and cup sedimentation. Collected worms were then identified under a light microscope according to their morphological features. Three species of nematodes were detected: Angiostrongylus vasorum (the “French-heartworm”), Crenosoma vulpis and Eucoleus aerophilus, the latter being of zoonotic interest. The prevalence was 24.5% (14/57; 95% CI 13.3–35.6%) overall, 19.3% for A. vasorum (11/57; 95% CI 8.8–29.2%), 7% for C. vulpis (4/57; 95% CI 0.4–13.6%) and 3.5% for E. aerophilus (2/57; CI −1.1–9.1%). A significant relationship (p = 0.002) was found between age and the presence of C. vulpis, which was only found in juvenile animals. Furthermore, a higher prevalence of A. vasorum and/or C. vulpis was observed in wolves with a lower body condition score (40% and 20%, respectively), though the difference was not significant (p = 0.221 and p = 0.444, respectively). Our findings indicate a high “French-heartworm” and lungworm burden in the wolf population of northern Spain, and they identify a need for studies designed to elucidate the epidemiological role played by the Iberian wolf and to identify possible risks for veterinary and public health.

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A High Prevalence of Cardiopulmonary Worms Detected in the Iberian Wolf (Canis lupus): A Threat for Wild and Domestic Canids

Estévez-Sánchez

Checa

Montoya

et al. 2022

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“…Canis lupus serves as a host for various parasites, including nematodes such as Ancylostoma spp. [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ], Capillaria / Eucoleus spp. [ 9 , 11 , 12 ], Trichinella spp.…”

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“…[ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ], Capillaria / Eucoleus spp. [ 9 , 11 , 12 ], Trichinella spp. [ 10 , 13 ], Trichuris spp.…”

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Identification of Sarcocystis and Trichinella Species in Muscles of Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) from Lithuania

Juozaitytė-Ngugu,

Maziliauskaitė,

Kirjušina

et al. 2024

Veterinary Sciences

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Apicomplexan Sarcocystis and Trichinella nematodes are food-borne parasites whose life cycle is carried-out in various wildlife and domestic animals. The gray wolf (Canis lupus) is an apex predator acting as an ecosystem engineer. This study aimed to identify the species of Sarcocystis and Trichinella found in the muscles of gray wolves in Lithuania. During the 2017–2022 period, diaphragm, heart, and hind leg samples of 15 animals were examined. Microscopical analysis showed the presence of two types of Sarcocystis parasites in 26.7% of the analyzed muscle samples. Based on the sequencing of five loci, nuclear 18S rDNA, 28S rDNA, ITS1, mitochondrial cox1, and apicoplast rpoB, S. arctica, and S. svanai were identified. The current work presents the first report of S. svanai in gray wolf. Phylogenetically, S. svanai clustered together with S. lutrae, infecting various carnivorans, and S. arctica was most closely related to S. felis from domestic cats. Trichinella spp. were found in 12 gray wolves (80%). For the first time, Trichinella species were molecularly identified in gray wolves from Lithuania. Trichinella britovi was confirmed in all of the isolated Trichinella larvae using a multiplex PCR. Gray wolves in Lithuania may serve as a major source of zoonotic pathogens due to the presence of these parasites.

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Endoparasites of the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) and mesocarnivores in Central Portugal

Gomes

Hipólito

Aliácar³

et al. 2022

Parasitol Res

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Intestinal helminths in Iberian wolves (Canis lupus signatus) from Northwest Spain

Cited by 9 publications

References 17 publications

A High Prevalence of Cardiopulmonary Worms Detected in the Iberian Wolf (Canis lupus): A Threat for Wild and Domestic Canids

A High Prevalence of Cardiopulmonary Worms Detected in the Iberian Wolf (Canis lupus): A Threat for Wild and Domestic Canids

Identification of Sarcocystis and Trichinella Species in Muscles of Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) from Lithuania

Endoparasites of the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) and mesocarnivores in Central Portugal

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