Naslov
Paraspidodera uncinata in guinea pig

Autori
Konstantinović, Nika ; Lovrić, Lea

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
9th International Congress “Veterinary Science and Profession” Book of Abstracts / Brkljača Bottegaro, Nika ; Lukač, Maja ; ZdoleBrkljača Bottegaro, Nika ; Lukač, Maja ; Zdolec, Nevijo ; Vrbanac, Zoran - Zagreb : Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2021, 78-78

ISBN
978-953-8006-36-4

Skup
9th International Congress: Veterinary Science and Profession

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 09.10.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Paraspidodera uncinata, guinea pig, coprological examination

Sažetak
Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus), also known as cavies, are popular laboratory and pet animals. Even though their popularity as pets is on the rise, there is still little data on several endoparasites they can carry. However, a parasitological coprological examination is seldom recommended by veterinary practitioners. Paraspidodera uncinata is one of their most common intestinal parasites. Infection is usually harmless, but clinical signs such as diarrhoea, weight loss, and weakness may occur. Small and large intestines of the pet guinea pig were delivered from the Department of Veterinary Pathology to the Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases with the clinic for parasitological examination. Coprological parasitological analysis was performed using a flotation technique with ZnSo4 solution (s.g.1.35) and sedimentation technique. Two adult nematodes that were recovered from the cecum of the animal were identified as an adult male and female of P. uncinata based on morphological characteristics according to other authors. Using coprological analysis, thick-shelled eggs, ellipsoid to oval in shape, were found. The length varied from 54-69μm, while the width ranged between 41-47μm. The eggs are described as thick-shelled and ellipsoid in appearance, length varying from 43-73μm and width from 31-53μm according to different authors. The life cycle of this parasite is direct, and it is transmitted through feed and water contaminated with infective eggs. Therefore, adequate sanitation is essential to prevent infection in both laboratory and pet cavies. Since P. uncinata can occasionally cause severe infections, coprological examination of a guinea pig should more often be recommended by veterinary practitioners.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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