A new filarial nematode (Onchocercidae) from warthogs (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) of the Kruger National Park
| Autor: | V. de Vos, J. R. Palmieri, J. Boomker, John M. Pletcher |
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| Rok vydání: | 1985 |
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Swine Diseases integumentary system biology Swine Ecology National park Zoology General Medicine biology.organism_classification Onchocercidae Microfilaria Filariasis South Africa Nematode Lymphatic system parasitic diseases Animals Parasite hosting Female Animal Science and Zoology Parasitology Lymph Phacochoerus aethiopicus Filarioidea |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Helminthology. 59:241-245 |
| ISSN: | 1475-2697 0022-149X |
| DOI: | 10.1017/s0022149x00008026 |
| Popis: | Fifty-five warthogs [Phacochoerus aethiopicus (Suidae: Artiodactyla)] from the Kruger National Park, Republic of South Africa, were examined for parasites. Adult filarial nematodes were found in lymphatic vessels adjacent to peripheral and visceral lymph nodes, and microfilariae were found in lymph nodes and circulating blood. Both the adult parasite and the microfilaria are described. Specific identification is pending confirmation and recovery of intact adult specimens and microfilariae identical to those described herein. |
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