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First description of nodular onchocercosis (Onchocerca jakutensis) in free-ranging Italian red deer (Cervus elaphus).

Authors :
Morandi F
Krueger A
Panarese S
Sarli G
Verin R
Nicoloso S
Benazzi C
Galuppi R
Source :
Journal of wildlife diseases [J Wildl Dis] 2011 Oct; Vol. 47 (4), pp. 963-7.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Onchocercosis is a vector-transmitted parasitic disease involving wild and domestic ungulates, humans, and dogs. Red deer (Cervus elaphus) host numerous Onchocerca spp. which have precise anatomic sites in the host and two species, Onchocerca flexuosa Wedl, 1856 and Onchocerca jakutensis Guba-now, 1964, are found inside subcutaneous nodules. Between September and November 2007, subcutaneous nodules were observed on both thighs in shot red deer of a Tuscany population. We observed cystic structures, surrounded by a fibrous capsule, containing nematodes. Filamentous worms were male and female; microfilariae were also described. Although morphologically we could not distinguish between O. flexuosa and O. jakutensis, genetic studies implicated O. jakutensis. This is the first report of this parasite in Italy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1943-3700
Volume :
47
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of wildlife diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22102667
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-47.4.963