Zur Parasitenfauna Der Chameleontidae Und Agamidae (Squamata)

Hörchner, F

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“…[ 7 ]–[ 9 ]. Reptiles harbour a broad spectrum of internal parasites, including diverse species of protozoans, nematodes, cestodes, pentastomids, acanthocephalans and trematodes [ 10 ]–[ 17 ]. Accurate coprological examinations for reptile parasite stages are an important part of the daily routine for veterinarians to ensure the health and well-being of these animals [ 16 ],[ 18 ].…”

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Diagnosis of gastrointestinal parasites in reptiles: comparison of two coprological methods

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BackgroundExotic reptiles have become increasingly common domestic pets worldwide and are well known to be carriers of different parasites including some with zoonotic potential. The need of accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal endoparasite infections in domestic reptiles is therefore essential, not only for the well-being of captive reptiles but also for the owners. Here, two different approaches for the detection of parasite stages in reptile faeces were compared: a combination of native and iodine stained direct smears together with a flotation technique (CNF) versus the standard SAF-method.ResultsA total of 59 different reptile faeces (20 lizards, 22 snakes, 17 tortoises) were coprologically analyzed by the two methods for the presence of endoparasites. Analyzed reptile faecal samples contained a broad spectrum of parasites (total occurence 93.2%, n = 55) including different species of nematodes (55.9%, n = 33), trematodes (15.3%, n = 9), pentastomids (3.4%, n = 2) and protozoans (47.5%, n = 28). Associations between the performances of both methods to detect selected single parasite stages or groups of such were evaluated by Fisher's exact test and marginal homogeneity was tested by the McNemar test. In 88.1% of all examined samples (n = 52, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 77.1 - 95.1%) the two diagnostic methods rendered differing results, and the McNemar test for paired observations showed highly significant differences of the detection frequency (P < 0.0001).ConclusionThe combination of direct smears/flotation proved superior in the detection of flagellates trophozoites, coccidian oocysts and nematode eggs, especially those of oxyurids. SAF-technique was superior in detecting larval stages and trematode eggs, but this advantage failed to be statistically significant (P = 0.13). Therefore, CNF is the recommended method for routine faecal examination of captive reptiles while the SAF-technique is advisable as additional measure particularly for wild caught animals and individuals which are to be introduced into captive collections.

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Diagnosis of gastrointestinal parasites in reptiles: comparison of two coprological methods

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“…Toutes les espèces du Cameroun étudiées dans cette note sont donc très proches les unes des autres et les cinq espèces où les mâles sont connus s'opposent à toutes les espèces décrites jusqu'à maintenant par l'anatomie des spicules: division en 5 branches ne s'effectuant que sur le quart postérieur du spicule. La seule exception est constituée par O. chameleonis Hörchner, 1963, parasite de Caméléons malgaches, qui présente ce caractère.…”

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Etude d'une collection de Nématodes parasites d'Amphibiens et de Reptiles du Cameroun. I-Trichostrongyloïdea (Nematoda)

Durette-Desset¹,

Vaucher²

1979

Revue Suisse De Zoologie.

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Les Nématodes Trichostrongylina parasites d'Amphibiens et de Reptiles: problèmes taxonomiques, phylétiques et biogéographiques

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Except for four species of the Mertensinematinae (Molineoidea) not considered in this work, the Trichostrongylina parasitic in amphibians and reptiles, comprising 15 genera and 105 species, are reviewed. The morphological characteristics of each species are analysed. The most important characteristics are provided by the disposition of the caudal bursal rays, the morphology of the synlophe (at the oesophago-intestinal junction and mid-body level) and by the anatomy of the spicules.

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Zur Parasitenfauna Der Chameleontidae Und Agamidae (Squamata)

Cited by 5 publications

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Diagnosis of gastrointestinal parasites in reptiles: comparison of two coprological methods

Diagnosis of gastrointestinal parasites in reptiles: comparison of two coprological methods

Etude d'une collection de Nématodes parasites d'Amphibiens et de Reptiles du Cameroun. I-Trichostrongyloïdea (Nematoda)

Les Nématodes Trichostrongylina parasites d'Amphibiens et de Reptiles: problèmes taxonomiques, phylétiques et biogéographiques

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