Non-lethal molecular diagnostic for acanthocephalosis in Colossoma macropomum

Tambaqui is the second native fi sh most produced species in Brazil. Currently, tambaqui fi sh farms deals with serious sanitary problems due to the prevalence of the parasite Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae. However, the prevalence of the acanthocephalan parasite infections depends on the resistance and tolerance interactions between the host organisms and parasites. The immune response against parasites is divided between innate and acquired immunity. The innate defense is a result of physical barriers, cellular and humoral compounds. Acquired defense occurs through the production of antibodies (humoral) and is mediated by cells, mainly by type 2 T helper lymphocytes. Most parasites secrete a variety of immunomodulatory compounds that allow coexistence with the host and chronicity of the parasite. The host-parasite relationship is complex and makes prevention and treatment diffi cult. However, some studies show that the use of immunostimulants may have "systemic" effects. These include improvement of the intestinal mucosa health and also in the production of cellular and humoral compounds in the whole body, thus assisting treatment and control. As such, it is important to understand the mechanisms of resistance and tolerance in the host organisms so that prevention and treatment measures can be effective.

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Mechanisms of resistance and tolerance against parasites in fish: the impairments caused by Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae in Colossoma macropomum

Biller

Chagas

2022

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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Non-lethal detection of mtDNA from the monogenean Gyrodactylus mutabilitas which recorded for the first time from the gill mucus of Cyprinus carpio, Iraq

Shalal

2024

Rev. Ciênc. Agrovet.

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The monogenean species of the genus Gyrodactylus are harmful to the common carp Cyprinus carpio. In this study fish sampling were collected from al-Tarmiyahm fish farm, Baghdad Iraq. The presence of the monogenean Gyrodactylus mutabilitas is reported in the present study for the first time on the gills of the common carp. Morphological characterization and measurements of this parasite are provided. The distribution of this monogenean on the gill arches of the hosts revealed a specific right-side preference, with a notable affinity for the second gill arches. Typically, accurate diagnosis of the monogenean relies on traditional methods by their morphology and it can only be achieved by fish post-mortem dissection. To support common carp conservation and management in the fish farm, a non-lethal method for pathogen detection is urgently needed. In this study, gill swabbing proved to be a promising technique for obtaining Gyrodactylus mutabilitas DNA samples.Fisheries managers may find this method be a useful tool to assess infection status which may prevent the spreading of any possible infection.

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Non-lethal molecular diagnostic for acanthocephalosis in Colossoma macropomum

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Mechanisms of resistance and tolerance against parasites in fish: the impairments caused by Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae in Colossoma macropomum

Mechanisms of resistance and tolerance against parasites in fish: the impairments caused by Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae in Colossoma macropomum

Non-lethal detection of mtDNA from the monogenean Gyrodactylus mutabilitas which recorded for the first time from the gill mucus of Cyprinus carpio, Iraq

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