Gastrointestinal helminths of raccoons (Procyon lotor) in western Poland (Lubuskie province) - with particular regard to Baylisascaris procyonis

• Autorzy: Karamon J. , Kochanowski M. , Cencek T. , Bartoszewicz M. , Kusyk P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in raccoons with particular regard to zoonotic parasites. Fifty-five raccoons, hunted or found dead on roads, were examined. The small and large intestines were collected from all raccoons and, additionally, the stomach was collected from 43 animals. The samples were examined with the use of sedimentation and counting technique. The intestines and stomach were examined separately. Samples of raccoon faeces were collected from their environment localised in Słubice district, Lubuskie province (Poland). The samples were collected once a month in 2012. In total, 154 faecal samples were obtained and examined with the use of McMaster flotation technique. The following parasites were detected in the intestinal and stomach contents: tapeworms Mesocestoides sp. (67.3%), Echinostomatidae flukes (34.5%), and nematodes Capillaria sp. (25.5%). Moreover, Acanthocephala were found in the intestines of three raccoons. The highest intensity of infection were observed in case of Mesocestoides sp. Mesocestoides sp. and Echinostomatidae were found statistically more often in the intestines than in the stomach. In the case of these two parasites, there was positive correlation between the intensity of infection in the intestines and the presence of the same parasites in the stomach. Moreover, significantly higher prevalence and intensity of Mesocestoides sp. in males than in females were also observed. Faecal samples contained Baylisascaris procyonis eggs (mean 60 epg). These eggs were found in three samples collected in November and December. Furthermore, in some faecal samples eggs of flukes, Capillaria sp., Mesocystoides sp., and coccidian oocy sts were found. It is one of rare reports concerning Baylisascaris procyonis in Poland confirming the presence of this dangerous parasite in Polish raccoon population.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Puławy
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: 58
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.547-552,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Karamon J.

• Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases, National Veterinary Research Institute, 24-100 Pulawy, Poland

autor

Kochanowski M.

• Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases, National Veterinary Research Institute, 24-100 Pulawy, Poland

autor

Cencek T.

• Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases, National Veterinary Research Institute, 24-100 Pulawy, Poland

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Bartoszewicz M.

autor

Kusyk P.

• Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases, National Veterinary Research Institute, 24-100 Pulawy, Poland

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