成年雄性林麝消化道寄生虫群落 对不同扰动策略的响应

人工繁育是当前我国保护野生林麝（Moschus berezovskii）资源的主要手段之一,但在林麝种群复壮的过程中,消化道寄生虫病始终威胁着林麝的健康。为探究林麝消化道寄生虫群落对不同扰动策略的响应,本研究分别使用复合药阿苯达唑伊维菌素粉和单一成分药阿维菌素粉去除林麝体内线虫和绦虫,监测林麝其他寄生虫和群落动态变化。选取60只雄性林麝,随机分为三组,分别为阿苯达唑伊维菌素用药组（20只）、阿维菌素用药组（20只）和未做任何处理的对照组（20只）,并连续采集8周用药组和对照组林麝的新鲜粪便。基于改良的Wisconsin粪便虫卵漂浮计数法检测粪便中的虫卵和卵囊,对实验结果进行Kruskal-Wallis检验、Wilcoxon秩检验、Mann Whitney检验和双因素方差分析。研究结果显示,对照组和阿苯达唑伊维菌素用药组林麝的寄生虫感染均为混合感染,球虫为优势物种,其负载量显著高于线虫和绦虫（P < 0.05),阿维菌素用药组林麝仅感染球虫。药物扰动后,两组用药组的林麝球虫的流行率、平均感染强度均高于对照组,但线虫流行率均低于对照组（27.15%,42.15%）。此外,用药后,阿苯达唑伊维菌素用药组林麝先于阿维菌素用药组再次感染线虫和绦虫。通过比较用药组和对照组林麝寄生虫的群落动态变化,表明林麝消化道寄生虫感染现象较为普遍,多重感染中球虫和蠕虫存在竞争关系,复合药物阿苯达唑伊维菌素粉对林麝寄生虫群落的扰动程度更大,林麝寄生虫群落恢复能力与扰动程度成正比。建议林麝人工繁育基地加强科学性和计划性驱虫,并持续性开展林麝寄生虫感染的监测工作。     

孟氏裂头线虫成虫与裂头蚴氨基酸组成和含量的研究

对人体寄生虫氨基酸组成和含量测定的研究,国内已有线虫、吸虫和原虫方面的报道。对于绦虫的氨基酸组成和含量的测定,国外 Goodchild(1957, 1966)和 Bhalya(1985)报道了圆叶目的10种绦虫。假叶目绦虫迄今尚未见报告。本研究以孟氏裂头绦虫成虫和裂头蚴为材料,测定其氨基酸的组成和含量,以了解该虫生活史中两个不同发育阶段的氨基酸组成和含量。     

进口海产品铜色纹狭鳕寄生虫的研究

本文系对进口铜色纹狭鳕[Theragra chalcogramma)寄生虫及干制品狭鳕贮藏害虫的研究报告。对进口狭鳕寄生虫的专题研究乃属国內首次报道。干制品狭鳕上共检出鞘翅目昆虫6种、粉螨2种和被污染的人蛔虫卵、鞭虫卵。在冷冻狭鳕体内共检出5种寄生虫,其中异尖线虫Ⅰ型第Ⅲ期幼虫、齿棘伪奈氏绦虫、弯唇真裂吻绦虫等3种为国内首次报道。文中就干制品狭鳕在贮藏中害虫危害性和狭鳕本身寄生虫的危害性作了讨论,并提出相应的建议。     

中国圈养麝内寄生虫感染情况调查

为了掌握我国圈养麝内寄生虫感染情况,为圈养麝内寄生虫病防控技术的研究提供科学依据。本研究抽样采集圈养麝新鲜粪样,采用循序沉淀法、离心漂浮法和贝尔曼法进行粪样中寄生虫虫卵(或卵囊)和幼虫的检查。从四川、陕西、甘肃和湖北等地24个养麝场中抽样采集了1049只麝的新鲜粪样,共查到9种(类)寄生虫虫卵(或卵囊)和幼虫,总阳性率为71.21%。其中,球虫Eimeria sp.卵囊阳性率达44.61%,卵囊密度(OPG)为800~54 400;线虫卵(未定科属)阳性率次之,为11.73%,虫卵密度(EPG)为300~18 700;而肺线虫(网尾属Dictyocaulus sp.)幼虫、毛细线虫Capillaria sp.卵、毛圆线虫Trichostrongyloides sp.卵、食道口线虫Oesophagostmum sp.卵、绦虫Anoplocephalidae sp.卵、类圆线虫Strongyloides sp.卵和毛首线虫(鞭虫Trichuris sp.)卵的阳性率分别为6.01%、2.00%、1.81%、1.53%、0.95%、1.24%和1.33%。调查表明我国圈养麝感染的内寄生虫种(类)多,感染率较高,其中以球虫和线虫感染情况最严重。     

四川省鸡的寄生虫调查简报

1982年—1985年,在全省9个农业区40个调查县中,解剖鸡1409只,对其寄生虫作了系统的调查研究。经分类鉴定,发现鸡有体内外寄生虫70种(不包括原虫)。隶属于24科40属。其中线虫8科12属16种;吸虫8科13属31种;绦虫4科9属14种;蜘蛛昆虫4科6属9种。本调查在鸡体内首次发现美彩膜钩绦虫Hymenosphenacanthus venustus、角杯尾吸虫Coty-lurus coruntus、凹形隐叶吸虫Cryptoutyle cencava、长刺光口吸虫Psilochamus longicirratus,鸡为上述虫种的新宿主。厚尾束首线虫Streptocara crasscauda通常寄生于鸭,苏联曾有寄生于鸡的记载。本调查在叙永县一鸡…     

南极鱼类后生动物寄生虫研究进展: 线虫、绦虫与桡足类

极端的环境造就了南极独特的生物群体, 其中鱼类是南大洋生态系统中最具多样性的脊椎动物, 也是许多寄生虫的中间或终末宿主。南极鱼类寄生虫种类丰富, 是南大洋海洋生物多样性的重要组成部分。探究南极鱼类及其寄生虫的营养关系可为阐释南极海洋生态系统功能及其变动提供重要的生态数据。虽然关于南极鱼类寄生虫的研究已有一百多年的历史, 但这些研究主要集中在寄生虫的种类鉴定、区系调查和组织病理等方面。由于南极鱼类寄生虫研究跨度时间长、地域范围广, 相关研究较为零散。文章综述了南极鱼类寄生线虫、绦虫以及桡足类的种类组成、宿主范围和地理分布等方面的研究, 并对今后开展南极鱼类寄生虫研究工作提出了展望。     

西藏羊卓雍错高原裸鲤肠道寄生蠕虫的群落生态

为研究西藏羊卓雍错Yamdrok Lake高原裸鲤肠道寄生蠕虫的群落生态,探索寄生虫与西藏高原环境和独特的鱼类宿主三者之间的相互关系,以肠道寄生蠕虫为对象,于2020年7月对180尾高原裸鲤Gymnocypris waddellii [雌性120尾,雄性60尾,全长22.20—49.20 cm,平均全长(36.76±4.18) cm,体重77.3—896.7 g,平均体重(425.92±148.27) g]进行了剖检,对群落结构和种间关系等群落生态进行了分析。羊卓雍错高原裸鲤肠道寄生蠕虫群落由5个物种构成,分别为聂氏似短节绦虫Parabreviscolex niepini、对盲囊线虫Contracaecum eudyptulae、束首线虫未定种Streptocara sp.、新棘吻虫未定种Neoechinorhynchus sp.和异肉吸虫未定种Allocreadium sp.。感染率从高到低依次为新棘吻虫未定种、聂氏似短节绦虫、异肉吸虫未定种、对盲囊线虫和束首线虫未定种。平均丰度从高到低依次为聂氏似短节绦虫、新棘吻虫未定种、束首线虫未定种、异肉吸虫未定种和对盲囊线虫。群落的Marga...     

白腹锦鸡的寄生蠕虫

１９９５年１２月,我们对来自昆明安宁县１只野生雄性成年白腹锦鸡内脏进行系统剖检,获得寄生虫３１条,其中,云南（邓木）顿水吸虫３条,棘盘赖利绦虫５条,鹧鸪奇异线虫１６条,裂棘四棱线虫２条,鸟异刺线虫５条。标本保存于云南农业大学动物科技学院。     

空间环境对秀丽线虫行为及生长发育研究进展

与秀丽线虫有关的研究开始于20世纪60年代,秀丽线虫作为模式生物是第一个完成基因测序的多细胞生物,普遍应用于各种环境对生理和行为学研究中。空间环境以微重力、强辐射作为特点,对秀丽线虫的生理及行为产生很大影响。本文总结了微重力和辐射引起秀丽线虫运动能力、寿命、能量代谢等方面基因表达变化的研究成果。秀丽线虫与人类的序列相似性高达40%,空间环境对秀丽线虫行为及生长发育的研究为空间环境对人类健康影响研究提供数据支持,也为空间损伤修复研究提供理论基础。     

驯养中缅树鼩的消化道寄生虫监测及寄生蠕虫驱虫效果

目的了解野外树鼩和驯养树鼩寄生虫感染情况及其驱虫效果。方法 随机选取野外捕获3 d和已驯1个月(未驱虫)、F1代、F2代、F3代树鼩,各五笼,每笼3～4只,用饱和食盐水漂浮法检查粪样虫卵或卵囊,根据形态学鉴定虫种。结果粪样共检获两种寄生性线虫虫卵(毛尾线虫和奇口线虫)、膜壳绦虫卵、一种球虫卵囊。野外捕获3 d和驯养1个月树鼩的线虫卵检出率最高,达100%;绦虫卵检出率分别达60%和20%;球虫卵囊检出率分别达40%和20%。驯养F1代、F2代、F3代树鼩,仅F2代1笼检出线虫卵,检出率为20%。驱虫当天粪样检出的线虫虫卵、绦虫卵和球虫卵囊与驱虫前检出结果比例一致,并收集到39条奇口线虫、3条毛尾线虫、18条长膜壳绦虫。驱虫后第2天和第3天均未收集到虫体,粪样中也未检测到线虫卵和绦虫卵,仅检测到球虫卵囊。结论为树鼩实验动物化的消化道寄生虫病的监测和控制提供基础信息。     

Parasites, fossils and geologic history: Historical biogeography of the South American freshwater croakers, Plagioscion spp. (Teleostei, Sciaenidae)

A hypothesis on the historical biogeography of the freshwater croakers, Plagioscion spp. (Teleostei: Sciaenidae), is developed based on data from the phylogeny of their monogenoidean parasites (Platyhelminthes), the geology of South America and the fossil record. Analyses suggest that the common ancestor of Plagioscion spp. colonized freshwater concomitantly with the common ancestor of their parasites, Euryhaliotrema spp. Colonization probably occurred via a marine transgression through western Venezuela that developed about 20 million years ago (Mya). This transgression with its postulated highly variable temporal and spatial salinity conditions most likely represented the facilitating event associated with freshwater colonization. A less likely alternative, that colonization occurred via the Mar del Plata in southern South America, is not supported by the geographical distributions and putative phylogeny of extant species of Plagioscion .     

Recent advances in the study of avian malaria: an overview with an emphasis on the distribution of Plasmodium spp in Brazil

Avian malaria parasites (Plasmodium) have a worldwide distribution except for Antarctica. They are transmitted exclusively by mosquito vectors (Diptera: Culicidae) and are of particular interest to health care research due to their phylogenetic relationship with human plasmodia and their ability to cause avian malaria, which is frequently lethal in non-adapted avian hosts. However, different features of avian Plasmodium spp, including their taxonomy and aspects of their life-history traits, need to be examined in more detail. Over the last 10 years, ecologists, evolutionary biologists and wildlife researchers have recognized the importance of studying avian malaria parasites and other related haemosporidians, which are the largest group of the order Haemosporida by number of species. These studies have included understanding the ecological, behavioral and evolutionary aspects that arise in this wildlife host-parasite system. Molecular tools have provided new and exiting opportunities for such research. This review discusses several emerging topics related to the current research of avian Plasmodium spp and some related avian haemosporidians. We also summarize some important discoveries in this field and emphasize the value of using both polymerase chain reaction-based and microscopy-based methods in parallel for wildlife studies. We will focus on the genus Plasmodium, with an emphasis on the distribution and pathogenicity of these parasites in wild birds in Brazil.     

Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in captive reptiles

The genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in reptiles was analyzed by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequence analysis of the small subunit rRNA gene. A total of 123 samples were analyzed, of which 48 snake samples, 24 lizard samples, and 3 tortoise samples were positive for Cryptosporidium: Nine different types of Cryptosporidium were found, including Cryptosporidium serpentis, Cryptosporidium desert monitor genotype, Cryptosporidium muris, Cryptosporidium parvum bovine and mouse genotypes, one C. serpentis-like parasite in a lizard, two new Cryptosporidium spp. in snakes, and one new Cryptosporidium sp. in tortoises. C. serpentis and the desert monitor genotype were the most common parasites and were found in both snakes and lizards, whereas the C. muris and C. parvum parasites detected were probably the result of ingestion of infected rodents. Sequence and biologic characterizations indicated that the desert monitor genotype was Cryptosporidium saurophilum. Two host-adapted C. serpentis genotypes were found in snakes and lizards.     

Helminths as heirlooms and souvenirs: a review of new world paleoparasitology

Evidence from studies on ancient human feces, intestinal contents and organs of preserved bodies has established that Enterobius vermicularis, Trichuris trichiura, Diphyllobothrium spp and probably Trichinella spiralis infected humans in the pre-Columbian New World. These species, and perhaps other common human helminths for which there is not yet convincing evidence, probably accompanied transberingeal immigrants and their dogs, and thus can be seen as heirloom parasites. Early humans on the American continents were affected by helminths of native animals such as Paragonimus and Cryptocotyle, and these have also been found in precontact human remains. Michael Kliks considers that the indigenous parasites infecting early Americans may be viewed as zoonotic souvenirs of some 50 millennia of migrations from Alaska to Patagonia. Among the most serious zoonoses would have been infection by cystic hydatid larvae of echinococcid tapeworms, the many enzootic filarial worms, and a variety of larval trematodes and nematodes.     

Molecular survey of Apicomplexa in Podarcis wall lizards detects Hepatozoon, Sarcocystis, and Eimeria species

The occurrence of apicomplexan parasites in Podarcis sp. wall lizards from the Iberian Peninsula and Balearic islands was studied by amplification and sequencing of the 18S rRNA gene. Species from 3 genera, Hepatozoon , Sarcocystis , and Eimeria , were found. The phylogenetic analysis of the 18S rRNA gene provides unexpected insights into the evolutionary history of these parasites. All Hepatozoon spp. specimens were recovered as part of a clade already identified in lizards from North Africa. The Sarcocystis species, detected in Podarcis lilfordi from Cabrera Island in the Balearic Islands, appears related to Sarcocystis gallotiae , known only from endemic Gallotia sp. lizards from the Canary Islands. Based on the lack of snake predators on this island, this parasite presumably presents an atypical transmission cycle that uses the same host species as both intermediate and final host through cannibalism, like S. gallotiae . Eimeria sp. is reported for the first time from Podarcis spp. lizards. This study shows the power of detecting multiple different apicomplexan parasites through screening of tail tissue samples and blood drops that are often collected in reptiles for other purposes.     

Host adaptation and host-parasite co-evolution in Cryptosporidium: implications for taxonomy and public health

To assess the genetic diversity and evolution of Cryptosporidium parasites, the partial ssrRNA, actin, and 70 kDa heat shock protein (HSP70) genes of 15 new Cryptosporidium parasites were sequenced. Sequence data were analysed together with those previously obtained from other Cryptosporidium parasites (10 Cryptosporidium spp. and eight Cryptosporidium genotypes). Results of this multi-locus genetic characterisation indicate that host adaptation is a general phenomenon in the genus Cryptosporidium, because specific genotypes were usually associated with specific groups of animals. On the other hand, host–parasite co-evolution is also common in Cryptosporidium, as closely related hosts usually had related Cryptosporidium parasites. Results of phylogenetic analyses suggest that the Cryptosporidium parvum bovine genotype and Cryptosporidium meleagridis were originally parasites of rodents and mammals, respectively, but have subsequently expanded their host ranges to include humans. Understanding the evolution of Cryptosporidium species is important not only for clarification of the taxonomy of the parasites but also for assessment of the public health significance of Cryptosporidium parasites from animals.     

Parasites of prairie rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis viridis) and gopher snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus sayi) from the eastern high plains of New Mexico

Three prairie rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis viridis) and two gopher snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus sayi) from the eastern high plains of New Mexico (USA) were examined for parasites. One cestode (Oochoristica osheroffi), and two nematode (Kalicephalus inermis and Physoloptera retusa) species were recovered from two infected rattlesnakes. One female gopher snake was infected with two nematode (K. inermis and Rhabdias spp.) and one mite (Entonyssus halli) species.     

Intestinal parasites in white-faced capuchin monkeys Cebus capucinus (Primates: Cebidae) inhabiting a protected area in the Limón province of Northeastern Costa Rica

Deforestation of tropical forests is threatening monkey biodiversity and their health status, dependent of an ecologically undisturbed area. To asses this relationship, we analyzed parasite occurrence in their intestines. The study was conducted at the Estación Biológica La Suerte (EBLS), Limón, Costa Rica. The group of white-faced capuchin monkeys (Cebus capucinus) was observed between March and December of 2006. A total of 75 feces samples were obtained. Once a sample was collected, the eaten plant type was identified to family and species level, and feces were processed in the laboratory to determine parasite incidence. Results showed that Moraceae was the most represented family in the samples. Among parasites, Strongyloides spp. and Acanthocephala were the most common. Positive prevalence of parasites was found similar and independent of sex and age of capuchin individuals. Microsporids were mainly reported in feces associated with Piperaceae. A low presence of these parasites was found in samples associated with Myrtaceae, with possible anti-parasite active components. The occurrence of parasites was relatively high in EBLS, when compared to other regions in Costa Rica. The higher occurrence of parasites observed in capuchins at EBLS may be due to the fact that this rain forest is surrounded by areas affected by human activities. We suggest the promotion of research in neotropical primates parasitology, for a better comprehension of the parasite-host relationship, and in a long term, being able to understand the ecosystems where they coexist, and consequently, preserve the biodiversity of the whole region.     

Invasion of skin by Schistosoma cercariae

Schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma spp. remains a major global health problem affecting >200 million people. The success of these parasites is a result of their adaptation to several different environments, including snail tissue, fresh water and mammalian blood; and their ability to switch between these environments rapidly. The initial step in infection of the human host involves penetration of the human skin by the aquatic form of Schistosoma, the cercaria. This aspect of host invasion is remarkable because no wounds or insect vectors are required and cercariae can penetrate through intact skin rapidly. The mechanisms of host finding and invasion represent fascinating and complex biological phenomenon, which are discussed here.     

A survey of gastrointestinal parasites of olive baboons (Papio anubis) in human settlement areas of Mole National Park, Ghana

Fecal samples from 55 free-ranging olive baboons (Papio anubis) in Mole National Park, Ghana, were collected 22 June-7 July 2008 and analyzed for gastrointestinal parasites. This is the first survey of baboon gastrointestinal parasites in Ghana and provides baseline data for this area. Ninety-three percent of samples were infected, leaving 7% with no parasites observed. Of those infected, there was a 76% prevalence of strongyles, 53% Strongyloides spp., 11% Abbreviata caucasica , 62% prevalence of Balantidium coli (trophozoites and cysts identified), 4% Entomeba hystolytica/dispar, and 47% unidentified protozoan parasites. Of the strongyle infections, 9% were identified as Oesophagostamum sp. One sample contained an unidentified spirurid nematode that resembled Gongylonema sp. Mole has a mixed forest-savanna habitat, and baboons frequently range into human areas, which makes them subject to parasites from each habitat and multiple sources of exposure. We found a high prevalence of nematode parasites, consistent with a wet or cooler forest environment, or high rates of fecal contamination. The presence of Strongyloides sp., E. hystolitica/dispar, and B. coli suggest potential public health risk from baboons, but molecular identification of these parasites, and documentation of their presence in local human populations, would be necessary to confirm zoonotic transmission.