Evidence for direct transmission of the cat lungworm Troglostrongylus brevior (Strongylida: Crenosomatidae).
Parasitology
; 140(7): 821-4, 2013 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-23552474
ABSTRACT
Metastrongyloids of cats are emerging pathogens that may cause fatal broncho-pulmonary disease. Infestation of definitive hosts occurs after ingestion of intermediate or paratenic hosts. Among metastrongyloids of cats, Troglostrongylus brevior and Troglostrongylus subcrenatus (Strongylida Crenosomatidae) have recently been described as agents of severe broncho-pulmonary disease. Here, we provide, for the first time, observational evidence suggesting the direct transmission of T. brevior from queen cat to suckling kittens. This new knowledge will have a significant impact on current scientific information of this parasite and shed new light into the biology and epidemiology of metastrongyloid nematodes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de los Gatos
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Infecciones por Strongylida
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Estrongílidos
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Enfermedades Pulmonares Parasitarias
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Parasitology
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia