The striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius) as a host of fleas (Siphonaptera) and tapeworms (Cestoda) in suburban environment of Lublin (eastern Poland)

Zając, Zbigniew; Kulisz, Joanna; Woźniak, Aneta

doi:10.18778/1730-2366.15.02

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“…We observed higher numbers of A. agrarius males infested by fleas, in comparison with female individuals. A similar relationship was observed in our previous studies from Lublin [ 37 ]. One of the hypotheses elucidating this phenomenon indicates the role of the larger home range of males, which penetrate larger areas; thus, they are exposed to greater risk of attacks by ectoparasites [ 38 ].…”

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“…In the study area, we detected the presence of four species of fleas ( Table 1 ). The most abundant species was C. agyrtes , which together with N. fasciatus is collected most frequently from small mammal species in various parts of Poland [ 21 ] and Lublin region [ 37 ]. C. agyrtes is also one of the most widely distributed flea species in Central Europe [ 43 , 44 ].…”

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Flea Communities on Small Rodents in Eastern Poland

Zając

Kulisz

Woźniak

2020

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Fleas are hematophagous insects infesting mainly small mammals and, less frequently, birds. With their wide range of potential hosts, fleas play a significant role in the circulation of pathogens in nature. Depending on the species, they can be vectors for viruses, bacteria, rickettsiae, and protozoa and a host for some larval forms of tapeworm species. The aim of this study was to determine the species composition of fleas and their small rodent host preferences in eastern Poland. Animals were captured in traps in various types of ecological habitats (a site covered by grassland vegetation within city limits, an unused agricultural meadow, and a fallow land near a mixed forest). The following rodent species were caught: Apodemus agrarius, Apodemus flavicollis, Microtus arvalis, and Myodesglareolus. Additionally, Ctenophthalmus agyrtes, Ctenophthalmus assimilis, Hystrichopsylla talpae, and Nosopsyllus fasciatus flea species were identified. The peak of the flea activity was noted in summer months. C. agyrtes was found to be the most abundant flea species in eastern Poland, while the greatest numbers of fleas were collected from the rodent species A. agrarius.

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Flea Communities on Small Rodents in Eastern Poland

Zając

Kulisz

Woźniak

2020

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“…In the analysed urban habitat, the host spectrum limitations also affect D. reticulatus larvae and nymphs. Studies on the share of rodent species in this area indicate that 87.8% of captured animals were Apodemus agrarius, whereas Microtus arvalis and Myodes glareolus, which are the preferred hosts of juvenile ornate cow ticks, account for only 7.7% [34,38].…”

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Monitoring Dermacentor reticulatus Host-Seeking Activity in Natural Conditions

Zając

Bartosik

Woźniak

2020

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Ticks are hematophagous ectoparasites of humans and animals. These arthropods employ different strategies in their host-seeking activity; most often, it is the “nest”- and “pasture-questing” behaviour. Some species, e.g., Dermacentor reticulatus, exhibit both types of activity depending on their developmental stage. The aim of the present study was to investigate the host-seeking activity of adult D. reticulatus ticks in the eastern part of Poland. To this end, ticks were collected with the flagging method during their seasonal activity in three different types of habitat. Active specimens were marked with a permanent marker and then released. This was repeated consistently at 7-day intervals using a different colour of the marker each time, which allowed tracking the questing activity of the specimens. Most frequently, repetitive tick activity (repeated up to seven times) was noted in a locality surrounded by urban developments. In an agriculturally unused open meadow habitat, 69.9% of D. reticulatus ticks were found to undertake questing activity only once. D. reticulatus females proved to be more aggressive and determined to find a host than the males of this species. Adult D. reticulatus ticks are able to stay in the habitat for a long time and undertake multiple host-seeking activities. The greatest threat of attacks on animals, including domestic animals, and sporadically humans, by these ticks occurs in meadow habitats, which are preferred by this species.

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“…Trichodectes canis is a well-known vector for dog tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum) [34]. In this study, we provide the frst report on the existence of T. canis infesting cats in Iran during September-October 2018.…”

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Study on Ectoparasites of Free-Ranging Domestic Cats (Felidae; Felis catus) and Introducing Trichodectes canis as a New Record Louse in Tehran Urban Parks, Iran

Azarm

Saghafipour

Yousefi

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Psyche: A Journal of Entomology

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Free-ranging domestic cats (Felidae, Felis catus) can potentially play host to some life-threatening zoonotic pathogens including ectoparasites such as fleas, ticks, and lice. These ectoparasites are capable of transmitting zoonotic disease. Cats (Felis catus) were captured using baited cage traps with raw red meat from five parks in central areas of Tehran, Iran, in the summer of 2018. The collected cats were moved to the laboratory, and their ectoparasites were removed from their skin by forceps and combing for five minutes for each cat. Ectoparasites were stored in 70% ethanol and later mounted for identification of species, using species identification keys. Forty-one cats were collected from these study areas. Among all captured cats, 26 specimens (63.41%) were infected with 83 ectoparasites and the average infection rate was 3.19 in cats. Six arthropod species were identified, including four fleas (89.16%), one louse (8.43%), and one tick (2.41%). The four flea species included Ctenocephalides canis (39.76%), Ctenocephalides felis (18.07%), Xenopsylla nubica (16.87%), and Pulex irritans (14.46%). The one louse species was Trichodectes canis (8.43%), and the one tick species recovered was identified as Hyalomma spp. (2.41%). Based on the findings, Ctenocephalides canis was the most common ectoparasite species (39.76%). Fleas were the most prevalent ectoparasites on Felis catus cats, with the highest prevalence, observed for Ctenocephalides canis. Due to the large and growing population of cats and the high risk of transmission of common diseases between humans and cats, as well as the high contact and communication of people with cats, we were encouraged to study the ectoparasites of cats in five important parks in the city of Tehran.

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The striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius) as a host of fleas (Siphonaptera) and tapeworms (Cestoda) in suburban environment of Lublin (eastern Poland)

Cited by 4 publications

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Flea Communities on Small Rodents in Eastern Poland

Flea Communities on Small Rodents in Eastern Poland

Monitoring Dermacentor reticulatus Host-Seeking Activity in Natural Conditions

Study on Ectoparasites of Free-Ranging Domestic Cats (Felidae; Felis catus) and Introducing Trichodectes canis as a New Record Louse in Tehran Urban Parks, Iran

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