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Declan O’donovan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The parasite fauna of stray domestic cats (Felis catus) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Parasitology Research, 2009Co-Authors: Rolf K. Schuster, Katja Thomas, Saritha Sivakumar, Declan O’donovanAbstract:Two hundred forty feral domestic cats trapped between 2004 and 2008 in the city centre and the suburb districts of Dubai, as well as in desert biotopes, were subjected to a complete parasitological dissection. The established parasite fauna consisted of Cystoisospora felis (12.9%), Cystoisospora rivolta (9.2%), Toxoplasma/Hammondia (0.8%), Heterophyes heterophyes (2.5%), Heterophyopsis continua (0.4%), Joyeuxiella spp. (65.8%), Diplopylidium noelleri (37.1%), Hydatigera taeniaeformis (16.7%), Taenia hydatigena (0.4%), Ancylostoma ceylanicum (8.8%), Ollulanus tricuspis (0.8%), Toxocara mystax (2.9%), Toxascaris leonina (0.8%), Pterygodermatites affinis (35.0%), Centrorhynchus aluconis (4.6%), Rhipicephalus sanguineus (4.2%), Xenopsylla astia (3.8%) and Synosternus pallidus (4.2%).
Rolf K. Schuster - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The parasite fauna of stray domestic cats (Felis catus) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Parasitology Research, 2009Co-Authors: Rolf K. Schuster, Katja Thomas, Saritha Sivakumar, Declan O’donovanAbstract:Two hundred forty feral domestic cats trapped between 2004 and 2008 in the city centre and the suburb districts of Dubai, as well as in desert biotopes, were subjected to a complete parasitological dissection. The established parasite fauna consisted of Cystoisospora felis (12.9%), Cystoisospora rivolta (9.2%), Toxoplasma/Hammondia (0.8%), Heterophyes heterophyes (2.5%), Heterophyopsis continua (0.4%), Joyeuxiella spp. (65.8%), Diplopylidium noelleri (37.1%), Hydatigera taeniaeformis (16.7%), Taenia hydatigena (0.4%), Ancylostoma ceylanicum (8.8%), Ollulanus tricuspis (0.8%), Toxocara mystax (2.9%), Toxascaris leonina (0.8%), Pterygodermatites affinis (35.0%), Centrorhynchus aluconis (4.6%), Rhipicephalus sanguineus (4.2%), Xenopsylla astia (3.8%) and Synosternus pallidus (4.2%).
Andrew S Peregrine - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the 5 minute veterinary consult clinical companion canine and feline infectious diseases and parasitology
Canadian Veterinary Journal-revue Veterinaire Canadienne, 2007Co-Authors: Andrew S PeregrineAbstract:In the past, clinically relevant information on infectious and parasitic diseases of dogs and cats has generally been published in separate books. Finally a book that brings these 2 areas together! As with other 5-minute Veterinary Consults, the text is written in a quick reference format for veterinary clinicians and students, and assumes the reader has a fundamental knowledge of the pathogens. The book contains 105 chapters on individual diseases that are arranged alphabetically from Amebiasis to Whipworms, and typically are 3–5 pages in length. The authors indicate that the book is designed to help clinicians recognize infectious and parasitic diseases that are common in North America, and as such, there is comprehensive coverage. In addition, a number of uncommon diseases are included that are usually associated with travel outside North America (e.g., leishmaniasis) — it is a little unclear why diseases such as plague, pseudorabies, Q fever and trichinosis are included, while topics such as Alaria are not! A series of appendices provide succinct information on core vaccination schedules, parasiticides for dogs and cats, and a comprehensive drug formulary that was extracted from The 5-minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 3rd edition. It should be noted that drug information is written for an American audience. Each chapter is written in an attractive, easy-to-read, bulleted style, and subdivided into the following sections: Definition/Overview, Etiology/Pathogenesis, Signalment/History, Clinical Features, Differential Diagnosis, Diagnostics, Therapeutics (including vaccination options), and Comments (e.g., zoonotic potential). A useful short list of suggested readings is also provided at the end of each chapter. The text is clearly designed to help clinicians identify appropriate diagnostic tests and, as such, key diagnostic features, where applicable, are highlighted in blue text. In addition, recommended drug dosages, including off-label recommendations, are readily accessible within each chapter as a user-friendly table — information on drug interactions/precautions is given immediately adjacent to each table and is especially helpful. Many of the chapters are adapted from the Infectious Disease Section of The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 3rd edition. Several chapters are also included from The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dermatology. In contrast, most of the parasitology chapters are unique to the book. Where appropriate, the chapters contain good, clear pictures of clinical cases. In addition, most chapters contain images of diagnostic utility. Unfortunately, a number of the bacteria, parasite, and clinical pathology images are of poor quality and/or lack important diagnostic information. In addition, some images are incorrectly labelled — e.g., Figure 72.2 (“Physaloptera”; p. 391) is the same as Figure 71.1 (“Ollulanus”; p. 397) except that it has been rotated 90°. While much of the content is of high quality, editing issues or incorrect information are a problem in quite a number of places — e.g., Sentinel and Interceptor are incorrectly recommended for tick control (p. 442); the tick activity of Frontline is not mentioned (p. 558); information about treatment and prevention of roundworms in dogs/cats is confusing and inconsistent with recommendations of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (pp. 450–453). It is also unclear why there is no mention of Dipetalonema reconditum in the chapter on canine heartworm. Finally, while information in some chapters has been updated from earlier texts, this is not always the case; for example, no mention is made of mild Cytauxzoon infections in cats, nitenpyram (Capstar), or the availability and problems with PCR diagnostic tests for feline immunodeficiency virus. In summary, despite the aforementioned issues, this book is generally a good, quick reference for information on both infectious and parasitic diseases of dogs and cats. It should be recognized that the text on infectious diseases is largely a repackaged version of earlier texts. Furthermore, the entire book typically does not contain information that is less than 3–5 years old. However, in light of the color format and bulleted succinct text, clinicians will find this book much easier to read, and the information it contains more readily accessible, than The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 3rd edition. The inclusion of many diagnostic images has greatly enhanced the diagnostic utility of the book.
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The 5-minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion — Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology
Canadian Veterinary Journal-revue Veterinaire Canadienne, 2007Co-Authors: Andrew S PeregrineAbstract:In the past, clinically relevant information on infectious and parasitic diseases of dogs and cats has generally been published in separate books. Finally a book that brings these 2 areas together! As with other 5-minute Veterinary Consults, the text is written in a quick reference format for veterinary clinicians and students, and assumes the reader has a fundamental knowledge of the pathogens. The book contains 105 chapters on individual diseases that are arranged alphabetically from Amebiasis to Whipworms, and typically are 3–5 pages in length. The authors indicate that the book is designed to help clinicians recognize infectious and parasitic diseases that are common in North America, and as such, there is comprehensive coverage. In addition, a number of uncommon diseases are included that are usually associated with travel outside North America (e.g., leishmaniasis) — it is a little unclear why diseases such as plague, pseudorabies, Q fever and trichinosis are included, while topics such as Alaria are not! A series of appendices provide succinct information on core vaccination schedules, parasiticides for dogs and cats, and a comprehensive drug formulary that was extracted from The 5-minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 3rd edition. It should be noted that drug information is written for an American audience. Each chapter is written in an attractive, easy-to-read, bulleted style, and subdivided into the following sections: Definition/Overview, Etiology/Pathogenesis, Signalment/History, Clinical Features, Differential Diagnosis, Diagnostics, Therapeutics (including vaccination options), and Comments (e.g., zoonotic potential). A useful short list of suggested readings is also provided at the end of each chapter. The text is clearly designed to help clinicians identify appropriate diagnostic tests and, as such, key diagnostic features, where applicable, are highlighted in blue text. In addition, recommended drug dosages, including off-label recommendations, are readily accessible within each chapter as a user-friendly table — information on drug interactions/precautions is given immediately adjacent to each table and is especially helpful. Many of the chapters are adapted from the Infectious Disease Section of The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 3rd edition. Several chapters are also included from The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dermatology. In contrast, most of the parasitology chapters are unique to the book. Where appropriate, the chapters contain good, clear pictures of clinical cases. In addition, most chapters contain images of diagnostic utility. Unfortunately, a number of the bacteria, parasite, and clinical pathology images are of poor quality and/or lack important diagnostic information. In addition, some images are incorrectly labelled — e.g., Figure 72.2 (“Physaloptera”; p. 391) is the same as Figure 71.1 (“Ollulanus”; p. 397) except that it has been rotated 90°. While much of the content is of high quality, editing issues or incorrect information are a problem in quite a number of places — e.g., Sentinel and Interceptor are incorrectly recommended for tick control (p. 442); the tick activity of Frontline is not mentioned (p. 558); information about treatment and prevention of roundworms in dogs/cats is confusing and inconsistent with recommendations of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (pp. 450–453). It is also unclear why there is no mention of Dipetalonema reconditum in the chapter on canine heartworm. Finally, while information in some chapters has been updated from earlier texts, this is not always the case; for example, no mention is made of mild Cytauxzoon infections in cats, nitenpyram (Capstar), or the availability and problems with PCR diagnostic tests for feline immunodeficiency virus. In summary, despite the aforementioned issues, this book is generally a good, quick reference for information on both infectious and parasitic diseases of dogs and cats. It should be recognized that the text on infectious diseases is largely a repackaged version of earlier texts. Furthermore, the entire book typically does not contain information that is less than 3–5 years old. However, in light of the color format and bulleted succinct text, clinicians will find this book much easier to read, and the information it contains more readily accessible, than The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 3rd edition. The inclusion of many diagnostic images has greatly enhanced the diagnostic utility of the book.
Nao Takeuchistorm - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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gastrointestinal parasites of cats in denmark assessed by necropsy and concentration mcmaster technique
Veterinary Parasitology, 2015Co-Authors: Nao Takeuchistorm, Helena Mejer, Mohammad Nafi Solaiman Alsabi, Caroline S Olsen, Stig M Thamsborg, Heidi L EnemarkAbstract:The large population of feral cats in Denmark may potentially transmit pathogens to household cats and zoonotic parasites to humans. A total of 99 euthanized cats; feral cats (n=92) and household cats with outdoor access (n=7), were collected from March to May 2014 from the Zealand region, Denmark. The sedimentation and counting technique (SCT) was used to isolate helminths and coproscopy was done by concentration McMaster technique (c-McMaster). Overall, 90.1% of the cats were infected and a total of 10 species were recorded by SCT: 5 nematode species: Toxocara cati (84.8%), Ollulanus tricuspis (13.1%), Aonchotheca putorii (7.1%), Paersonema spp. (3.0%), Strongyloides spp. (1.0%); 3 cestodes: Hydatigera taeniaeformis (36.4%), Mesocestoides sp. (3.0%), Dipylidium caninum (1.0%); and 2 trematodes: Cryptocotyle spp. (5.1%) and Pseudamphistomum truncatum (1.0%). O. tricuspis was the second most common gastrointestinal nematode of cats but had the highest intensity of infection. For T. cati, prevalence and worm burden were significantly higher in feral than household cats. No juvenile cats were infected with H. taeniaeformis, and age thus had a significant effect on prevalence and worm burdens of this species. Rural cats had a higher prevalence and worm burden of A. putorii than urban cats. By c-McMaster, ascarid, capillarid, strongylid or taeniid type eggs were found in 77.9% of the cats while Cystoisospora felis was found in 2.1%. The sensitivity of the c-McMaster was 82.5% for T. cati but 26.5% for taeniid eggs, using the SCT as gold standard. A positive correlation between faecal egg counts and worm burdens was seen for T. cati, but not for taeniid eggs (assumed to be H. taeniaeformis). Coprological examination also detected the eggs of extraintestinal Capillariidae species including Eucoleus aerophilus and Eucoleus boehmi, but further necropsy studies are needed to confirm these findings.
S.g. Mirams - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Gastric Ollulanus tricuspis infection identified in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) with chronic vomiting
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 2000Co-Authors: Mark G. Collett, W.e. Pomroy, W.g. Guilford, A.c. Johnstone, B.j. Blanchard, S.g. MiramsAbstract:Gastritis, vomition and weight loss are common in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus). Gastric spiral bacteria (Helicobacter spp.) and the very small, viviparous nematode Ollulanus tricuspis, a stomach worm of cats, are believed to be important causes. Three sibling cheetahs at Wellington Zoo, New Zealand, developed chronic vomiting, diarrhoea and debility. Their parents were both South African-born. Response to antibacterial treatment was poor. Endoscopic examinations revealed chronic lymphoplasmacytic gastritis and Ollulanus infection. Treatment with oxfendazole and pyrantel embonate resulted in clinical improvement; however, 1 cheetah, which died 7 months later as a result of a ruptured liver due to hepatic amyloidosis, still had Ollulanus worms present in her stomach. Ollulanus tricuspis is a significant cause of gastritis and vomiting in captive cheetahs, lions and tigers, as well as wild cougars and tigers. The parasite has not yet been found in sub-Saharan Africa. Because of the unusual characteristics of this parasite, the literature on its life history and techniques for diagnosis is reviewed.
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Gastric Ollulanus tricuspis infection identified in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) with chronic vomiting : case report
AOSIS, 2000Co-Authors: Mark G. Collett, W.e. Pomroy, W.g. Guilford, A.c. Johnstone, B.j. Blanchard, S.g. MiramsAbstract:Gastritis, vomition and weight loss are common in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus). Gastric spiral bacteria (Helicobacter spp.) and the very small, viviparous nematode Ollulanus tricuspis, a stomach worm of cats, are believed to be important causes. Three sibling cheetahs at Wellington Zoo, New Zealand, developed chronic vomiting, diarrhoea and debility. Their parents were both South African-born. Response to antibacterial treatment was poor. Endoscopic examinations revealed chronic lymphoplasmacytic gastritis and Ollulanus infection. Treatment with oxfendazole and pyrantel embonate resulted in clinical improvement; however, 1 cheetah, which died 7 months later as a result of a ruptured liver due to hepatic amyloidosis, still had Ollulanus worms present in her stomach. Ollulanus tricuspis is a significant cause of gastritis and vomiting in captive cheetahs, lions and tigers, as well as wild cougars and tigers. The parasite has not yet been found in sub-Saharan Africa. Because of the unusual characteristics of this parasite, the literature on its life history and techniques for diagnosis is reviewed
