Diversity of endohelminths parasitizing bred Muscovy ducks Cairina moschata domestica (Anseriformes: Anatidae) from the eastern Brazilian Amazon.

Raising of Muscovy ducks Cairina moschata domestica for subsistence of human populations is common in northern Brazil, although their helminth infections have been poorly investigated, despite the possible presence of helminths with zoonotic potential. The aim of this study was to investigate the diversity of parasite endohelminths in C. moschata domestica raised in the Marajó Island region, state of Pará, Brazilian Amazon region. Of 33 specimens examined, 90.9% were parasitized by one or more parasite species, for a total of 926 parasites recorded. The species mean richness of endohelminths varied from 0 to 6, and there was a predominance of hosts with 1 to 2 species of parasite endohelminths and low prevalence and low abundance of parasites. This was the first report of larvae of Anisakis sp., Contracaecum sp., Hysterotylacium sp., Raphidascaris sp., Eustrongylides sp., Syngamus sp., Ascocotyle sp. and Athesmia heterolecithodes for C. moschata domestica. The parasitic community of C. moschata domestica was composed of 11 species, with a high species richness for nematode species and a small number of digeneans.

Globocephalus urosubulatus (Alessandrini, 1909) (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) in Brazil: a morphological revisitation.

Helminthiasis occurs frequently in wild or domestic pigs in the most varied environments or production systems; however, the literature includes few taxonomic studies for the purpose of expanding this knowledge about the parasitic diversity in these animals. Thus, in order to expand this knowledge regarding parasitic diversity in these animals, the present study reports the occurrence and redescribes Globocephalus urosubulatus infecting domestic pigs in the state of Pará, Brazil, using microscopy. Four hundred and ten specimens of Sus scrofa intestinal nematodes were collected extensively in the municipality of Moju, northeastern mesoregion of Pará and observed under light and scanning electron microscopy. Based on morphological characteristics, the nematodes were identified as G. urosubulatus, and new morphological data were added by light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy for the diagnosis of this parasite.

Globocephalus urosubulatus (Alessandrini, 1909) (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) in Brazil: a morphological revisitation / Globocephalus urosubulatus (Alessandrini, 1909) (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) no Brasil: uma revisitação morfológica

Abstract Helminthiasis occurs frequently in wild or domestic pigs in the most varied environments or production systems; however, the literature includes few taxonomic studies for the purpose of expanding this knowledge about the parasitic diversity in these animals. Thus, in order to expand this knowledge regarding parasitic diversity in these animals, the present study reports the occurrence and redescribes Globocephalus urosubulatus infecting domestic pigs in the state of Pará, Brazil, using microscopy. Four hundred and ten specimens of Sus scrofa intestinal nematodes were collected extensively in the municipality of Moju, northeastern mesoregion of Pará and observed under light and scanning electron microscopy. Based on morphological characteristics, the nematodes were identified as G. urosubulatus, and new morphological data were added by light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy for the diagnosis of this parasite.

Resumo As helmintíases ocorrem frequentemente em porcos selvagens ou domésticos nos mais variados ambientes ou sistemas de produção, porém a literatura contempla poucos estudos taxonômicos. Assim, com a finalidade de ampliar esses conhecimentos sobre a diversidade parasitária nesses animais, o presente estudo relata a ocorrência e redescreve Globocephalus urosubulatus infectando porcos domésticos no estado do Pará, Brasil, utilizando-se microscopia. Foram recolhidos 410 exemplares de nematoides do intestino de Sus scrofa, criados extensivamente no município de Moju, mesorregião nordeste do Pará e observados em microscopia de luz e eletrônica de varredura. Com base em características morfológicas, os nematoides foram identificados como G. urosubulatus, sendo adicionados novos dados morfológicos por microscopia de luz e microscopia eletrônica de varredura para o diagnóstico desse parasito.

Cotylophoron marajoensis n. sp. (Digenea: Paramphistomidae) a parasite of Bubalus bubalis on Marajó Island, Pará, Brazilian Amazon.

The genus Cotylophoron belongs to the Paramphistomidae family and its definitive hosts are ruminants in general. This work describes the presence of a new species of the gender, a parasite in the rumen and reticulum of Bubalus bubalis, on Marajó Island in the Eastern Brazilian Amazon, using of light microscopy, scanning electronic microscopy and molecular biology techniques. One hundred and ten animals were analyzed, of which 4.54% were parasitized by flukes in their adult forms. The helminths were found fixed to the ruminal mucosa and present Liorchis-type pharynx, Cotylophoron-type genital sucker, oblique testicles larger than the ovary, uterus in rings full of eggs and Cotylophoron-type acetabulum. These morphologic characters do not fit into any previously described species. Thus, it is proposed that this is a new species in the genus Cotylophoron. The present work expands the record of parasitism by helminths in Bubalus bubalis, this being the first record of trematoda from the genus Cotylophoron for this host in the Brazilian Amazon.

First record of Procyrnea sp. (Nematoda: Habronematidae) in Buteogallus schistaceus (Sundevall) (Accipitriformes: Accipitridae) in Brazilian Amazon.

Buteogallus schistaceus (Sundevall) is an endemic bird of prey from the Amazon region, with a declining population according to international conservation agencies. The objective of this study was to report the occurrence of a parasitic nematodes in an individual treated at the Ambulatório de Animais Silvestres of Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Belém campus. The animal was captured on campus and showed no resistance to capture. Fluid therapy and deworming were made, later the bird regurgited ten nematodes identified as belonging to the genus Procyrnea Chabaud (1958). Reviewing the scientific literature, it was found that so far there are no records on the helminth fauna of this bird species, which is therefore the first report of a nematode in B. schistaceus.

Hepatic capillariasis in two captive Callithrix penicillata / Capilariose hepática em dois Callithrix penicillata de cativeiro

This study aimed to describe the occurrence of hepatic capillariasis in two non-human primates of the species Callithrix penicillata that were kept in captivity. Case 1 was in a young female, whose liver presented pale coloring, softening due to autolysis and several noticeably whitish areas. Case 2 was in a male of unknown age, whose liver was slightly pale and brownish. Histological analysis on the samples revealed extensive interstitial fibrosis with hemosiderotic areas. Adult nematodes of Capillaria hepatica and numerous eggs, morphologically characterized by their non-embryonic ellipsoid shape, with bipolar plugs that did not protrude from the shell, thick and birefringent, with a porous layer, thus giving a striated appearance to the eggs. Some cystic formations presented nematode eggs surrounded by numerous foreign-body giant cells. The literature consulted made little reference to reports of Capillaria hepatica in non-human primates. However, similar infections have been extensively studied in domestic rodents.(AU)

O presente trabalho relata a ocorrência de dois casos de capilariose hepática em primatas não-humanos da espécie Callithrix penicilatta mantidos em cativeiro. O caso 1 era uma fêmea jovem, que exibiu fígado de cor pálida, suavizada devido a autólise e algumas áreas múltiplas visivelmente esbranquiçadas. O caso 2 foi registrado em um macho adulto, de idade desconhecida, com fígado levemente pálido e acastanhado. A análise histológica das amostras revelou extensa fibrose intersticial com áreas de hemossiderose, exemplares de Capillaria hepatica adultos e numerosos ovos morfologicamente caracterizados pela sua forma elipsóide, não-embrionárias, com tampões bipolares que se sobressaem da casca, que é espessa, birrefringente e com uma camada porosa, dando uma aparência estriada ao ovo. Algumas formações císticas continham ovos do nematóide cercados por numerosas células gigantes do tipo corpo estranho. A literatura consultada possui poucas referências acerca da presença de Capillaria hepatica em primatas não-humanos. No entanto, infecções semelhantes são bem estudadas em roedores domésticos.(AU)

Prevalence for nematodes of hygiene-sanitary importance in fish from Colares Island and Vigia, Pará, Brasil / Prevalência de nematoides de importância higiênico-sanitária em peixes da ilha de Colares e Vigia, Pará, Brasil

Zoonotic parasites can infect fish and be a serious threat to human health. The objective of this research was to estimate the prevalence for the main fish-borne zoonotic parasitic diseases of freshwater fish marketed in Colares Island and Vigia, Pará, Brazil. In February, 2012, 85 (40 of Colares and 45 of Vigia) fish were randomly sampled by means of net fishing. Eighty and 76% of fish sampled were parasitized, being silver croacker (Plagioscion squamosissimus), kumakuma (Brachyplatystoma filamentosum), and gilded catfish (Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii) the species most parasitized. The most prevalent parasites were Anisakis (50% in Colares and 49% in Vigia) and Contracaecum (60% in Colares and 40% in Vigia), followed by Pseudoterranova (2% in Colares and 11% in Vigia), Eustrongylides (10% in Colares and 0% in Vigia) and Hysterothylacium (2% in Colares and 7% in Vigia) in the species: silver croacker, kumakuma and gilded catfish, in both cities. Mesentery (55%) was the organ with highest level of intense infestation. A greater proportion of massive infestation was observed in females (57%) than in males (12%). Results of this study indicate that fish caught in Colares and Vigia could be of high risk for consumer.

Parasitos zoonóticos podem infectar peixes e causar sérios agravos à saúde humana. O objetivo do presente estudo foi estimar a prevalência e identificar os fatores de risco para doenças parasitárias veiculadas por peixes de água doce comercializados na ilha de Colares e Vigia, Pará, Brazil. Em fevereiro de 2012, 85 peixes (40 de Colares e 45 de Vigia) foram coletados de forma aleatória com redes de pesca. Oitenta por cento e 76% dos peixes amostrados estavam parasitados, sendo a corvina (Plagioscion squamosissimus), piramutaba (Brachyplatystoma filamentosum) e dourada (Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii), as espécies mais parasitadas. Os parasitos mais prevalentes foram: Anisakis (50% em Colares e 49% em Vigia) e Contracaecum (60% em Colares e 40% em Vigia), seguido pelo Pseudoterranova (2% em Colares e 11% em Vigia), Eustrongylides (10% em Colares e 0% em Vigia) e Hysterothylacium (2% em Colares e 7% em Vigia) nas espécies: corvina, piramutaba e dourada, em ambos os municípios. O mesentério (55%) foi o órgão que apresentou infestação maciça em maior quantidade. A infestação maciça também foi observada com maior proporção em fêmeas (57%) do que em machos (12%). Os resultados deste estudo indicam que o peixe capturado em Colares e Vigia pode ser de alto risco para a o consumidor.

Ocorrência de Cryptosporidium spp. em bezerros bubalinos no estado do Pará / Occurrence of Cryptosporidium spp. in calves buffaloes in the state of Pará

A criptosporidiose é uma zoonose causada por protozoários do gênero Cryptosporidium, que acomete diversas espécies animais, inclusive o homem. Com o presente estudo objetivou-se determinar a ocorrência da infecção por Cryptosporidium spp. em bubalinos criados no estado do Pará. Para tanto, foram colhidas fezes de 253 bubalinos, de um dia até seis meses de idade. As fezes colhidas diretamente do reto foram classificadas como diarreicas e não diarreicas segundo a consistência e o aspecto, e analisadas em microscópio óptico após procedimentos de centrifugação, concentração e coloração pelo corante de Kinyoun. Observou-se uma ocorrência de Cryptosporidium spp. em 2,37% (6/253) das amostras, sendo todas não diarreicas. Não foi estabelecida relação significativa entre a infecção por Cryptosporidium spp., os sinais clínicos de diarreia e a idade dos animais (p > 0,05). Deste modo, conclui-se que a infecção pelo protozoário Cryptosporidium spp. em bubalinos no estado do Pará apresenta uma baixa ocorrência em animais na faixa etária de um dia até seis meses de idade.(AU)

Cryptosporidiosis is a zoonosis caused by opportunistic protozoa of the genus Cryptosporidium spp. that attacks various animal species, including humans. This study had the objective of determining the occurrence of infection by Cryptosporidium spp. in buffalo raised in the state of Pará, Brazil, and establishing the relations between Cryptosporidium spp., the age of the animal and the presence of clinical signs of diarrhea. A total of 253 samples of feces from one day to 6-month old buffalo were analyzed. The fecal samples, collected directly from the rectum, were classified as diarrheal and non-diarrheal and analyzed with an optical microscope after centrifuge-concentration and staining with Kinyoun stain. Laboratory analysis revealed the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. in 2.37% (6/253) samples, all of which had a firm consistency. No significant relation was established between infection by Cryptosporidium spp., the animals age from one day to 6-month and clinical symptoms of diarrhea.(AU)

Nematodes in Hoplerytrinus unitaeniatus, Hoplias malabaricus and Pygocentrus nattereri (pisces characiformes) in Marajó Island, Brazil.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the tegument, musculature and mesentery of 102 specimens of Hoplerytrinus unitaeniatus, 104 of Hoplias malabaricus and 101 of Pygocentrus nattereri, from Arari Lake, Marajó Island, State of Pará, Brazil. Were identified the nematodes Contracaecum sp., Eustrongylides sp. and Procamallanus sp. Contracaecum sp. was the most prevalent, with rates of 84.31% (H. unitaeniatus), 95.19% (H. malabaricus), and 89.11% (P. nattereri). The highest prevalences of Eustrongylides sp. occurred in H. unitaeniatus (56.86%) and H. malabaricus (53.84%). Procamallanus sp. was only collected in the mesentery. Specimens of Eustrongylides sp. collected from the musculature were 91.9% of its population. Among the nematodes found in the mesentery, 98.34% were Contracaecum sp. with a mean intensity (MI) of 7.92 ± 8.11 (H. unitaeniatus), 8.49 ± 8.34 (H. malabaricus) and 7 ± 6.40 (P. nattereri). Contracaecum sp. presented the highest MI (8.49 ± 8.34) and mean abundance (8.09 ± 8.34). The highest MI values were observed in the mesentery. Eustrongylides sp. presented MI of 2.65 ± 3.21 (H. unitaeniatus), 3.41 ± 3.27 (H. malabaricus) and 2.17 ± 1.18 (P. nattereri). Nematodes with zoonotic potential that were found with high prevalence, shows the importance of actions by the health authorities.

Nematodes in Hoplerytrinus unitaeniatus, Hoplias malabaricus and Pygocentrus nattereri (pisces characiformes) in Marajó Island, Brazil / Nematóides em Hoplerytrinus unitaeniatus, Hoplias malabaricus e Pygocentrus nattereri (pisces characiformes) na Ilha de Marajó, Brasil

The aim of this study was to evaluate the tegument, musculature and mesentery of 102 specimens of Hoplerytrinus unitaeniatus, 104 of Hoplias malabaricus and 101 of Pygocentrus nattereri, from Arari Lake, Marajó Island, State of Pará, Brazil. Were identified the nematodes Contracaecum sp., Eustrongylides sp. and Procamallanus sp. Contracaecum sp. was the most prevalent, with rates of 84.31% (H. unitaeniatus), 95.19% (H. malabaricus), and 89.11% (P. nattereri). The highest prevalences of Eustrongylides sp. occurred in H. unitaeniatus (56.86%) and H. malabaricus (53.84%). Procamallanus sp. was only collected in the mesentery. Specimens of Eustrongylides sp. collected from the musculature were 91.9% of its population. Among the nematodes found in the mesentery, 98.34% were Contracaecum sp. with a mean intensity (MI) of 7.92 ± 8.11 (H. unitaeniatus), 8.49 ± 8.34 (H. malabaricus) and 7 ± 6.40 (P. nattereri). Contracaecum sp. presented the highest MI (8.49 ± 8.34) and mean abundance (8.09 ± 8.34). The highest MI values were observed in the mesentery. Eustrongylides sp. presented MI of 2.65 ± 3.21 (H. unitaeniatus), 3.41 ± 3.27 (H. malabaricus) and 2.17 ± 1.18 (P. nattereri). Nematodes with zoonotic potential that were found with high prevalence, shows the importance of actions by the health authorities.

Examinou-se o tegumento, mesentério e musculatura de 102 espécimes de Hoplerytrinus unitaeniatus, 104 de Hoplias malabaricus e 101 de Pygocentrus nattereri, do Lago Arari, Ilha do Marajó, Estado do Pará, Brasil. Foram identificados os nematóides Contracaecum sp., Eustrongylides sp. e Procamallanus sp. nas três espécies de peixes. Contracaecum sp. foi o mais prevalente, com índices de 84,31% (H. unitaeniatus), 95,19% (H. malabaricus) e 89,11% (P. nattereri). As maiores prevalências de Eustrongylides sp. foram observadas em H. unitaeniatus (56,86%) e H. malabaricus (53,84%). Procamallanus sp. só foi coletado no mesentério, sendo o sítio de infecção mais parasitado. Na musculatura, foram coletados espécimes de Eustrongylides sp., representando 91,9% de sua população. Dos nematóides coletados no mesentério, 98,34% foram Contracaecum sp. com intensidade média (IM) de 7,92 ± 8,11 (H. unitaeniatus), 8,49 ± 8,34 (H. malabaricus) e 7,0 ± 6,40 (P. nattereri). Contracaecum sp. apresentou maior IM (8,49 ± 8,34) e abundância média (8,09 ± 8,34). Os maiores valores de IM foram obtidos no mesentério. Eustrongylides sp. apresentou IM de 2,65 ± 3,21 (H. unitaeniatus), 3,41 ± 3,27 (H. malabaricus) e 2,17 ± 1,18 (P. nattereri). Nematóides com potencial zoonótico, encontrados com alta prevalência, demonstram a importância para ações das autoridades sanitárias.

Dioctophyma renale (Goeze, 1782) in the abdominal cavity of a capuchin monkey (Cebus apella), Brazil.

This study reports a case of parasitism by Dioctophyma renale (Goeze, 1762) encysted in the abdominal cavity of a capuchin monkey (Cebus apella) coming from the Centro Nacional de Primatas, Brazil. The animal was sent to the Veterinary Clinic sector with an increase in abdominal volume and no occurrence of any other clinical signs. Upon palpation, a movable circular mass with a diameter of approximately 10 cm was found. Urinalysis, complete blood count and serum biochemistry were performed without revealing any alterations. The animal was then submitted to an abdominal ultrasound exam. The cyst was punctured and a surgical removal procedure was performed, revealing a brownish-colored cylindrical structure that was already deteriorated, making it impossible to perform morphological analysis and classification. In the sediment of the liquid found, eggs were encountered that had morphological characteristics compatible with D. renale. The objective of this paper is to report the first case of parasitism by D. renale in C. apella (Linnaeus, 1758).

[Parasitic dynamics of gastrointestinal nematode infection in the periparturient period of beef cattle in the State of Para]. / Dinamica da eliminacao de ovos por nematodeos gastrintestinais, durante o periparto de vacas de corte, no Estado do Para.

The experiment was conducted to investigate the dynamics of infection by gastrointestinal nematodes during the periparturition period in cows. One hundred and six beef cows were divided into two groups: G1 was formed by 42 cows of one and two parturitions, and G2 by 76 cows of three or more parturitions. From the 120 days pre partum until the 90 days post partum, feces were collected for faecal egg counts (EPG) while blood was collected to determine the packed cell volume and hemoglobin levels of each animal, with monthly intervals. In the same intervals the body condition scores (BCS) were evaluated. The mean values +/- standard deviation of the EPG for G1 were equal to 19.4 +/- 42.9, and for G2 31.1 +/- 68.0. No significant differences were observed between G1 and G2 in relation to EPG and hematological parameters, which remained within normal patterns for both groups. The two groups had higher counts of EPG in the post partum period than in the pre partum period, with averages of 32.5 +/- 55.5 and 51.5 +/- 84.8 for groups G1 and G2, respectively. A significant difference (p < 0.05) in the parameters was observed when comparing the pre and post partum within each group studied resulting in declining values of blood and body score and an increase in EPG in the post partum. The results suggest that the cows may be more susceptible to infection by nematodes from giving birth up to 90 days post partum. However, adult cows, when well managed, are not an important factor in the epidemiology of gastrointestinal nematodes, even in the post partum period.

[Poecilancistrium caryophyllum (Diesing, 1850) (Cestoda, Trypanorhyncha), parasite of Macrodon ancylodon (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Northern littoral of Brazil]. / Poecilancistrium caryophyllum (Diesing, 1850) (Cestoda, Trypanorhyncha), parasito de Macrodon ancylodon (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) do litoral Norte do Brasil.

The aim of this research was to report the presence of Trypanorhyncha cestodes, their prevalence and mean intensity in the muscles musculature and abdominal serose in commercial fish processed in Belém, Pará State. Fifty specimens of M. ancylodon were captured in the North Coast of Brazil. The musculature and adjacent abdominal serose of fish were analized in a "candling table" after filleted. Eight specimens were parasitized by plerocercoids of Poecilancistrium caryophyllum, with a prevalence of 16% and mean intensity of infection of one plerocercus per fish, varying from the unique site of infection was the musculature. The species P. caryophyllum is reported by the first time on M. ancylodon.The aim of this research was to report the presence of Trypanorhyncha cestodes, their prevalence and mean intensity in the muscles musculature and abdominal serose in commercial fish processed in Belém, Pará State. Fifty specimens of M. ancylodon were captured in the North Coast of Brazil. The musculature and adjacent abdominal serose of fish were analized in a "candling table" after filleted. Eight specimens were parasitized by plerocercoids of Poecilancistrium caryophyllum, with a prevalence of 16% and mean intensity of infection of one plerocercus per fish, varying from the unique site of infection was the musculature. The species P. caryophyllum is reported by the first time on M. ancylodon.

Dinâmica da eliminação de ovos por nematódeos gastrintestinais, durante o periparto de vacas de corte, no Estado do Pará / Parasitic dynamics of gastrointestinal nematode infection in the periparturient period of beef cattle in the State of Para

O experimento foi realizado com o objetivo de investigar a dinâmica da infecção por nematódeos gastrintestinais em vacas no periparto. Utilizaram-se 106 vacas de corte, divididas em dois grupos: o grupo 1 (G1), constituído por 42 vacas de primeira e segunda cria; e o grupo 2, (G2) por 76 vacas de terceira cria ou mais. A partir dos 120 dias do pré-parto até os 90 dias pós-parto, coletaram-se fezes para contagens de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) e sangue para determinação do volume globular e hemoglobina de cada um dos animais a intervalos mensais. Nos mesmos intervalos, avaliaram-se os escores de condição corporal (ECC). Os valores médios ± desvios-padrão de OPG para os animais do grupo 1 foram iguais a 19,4 ± 42,9, enquanto para os do grupo 2 foram de 31,1 ± 68,0 não havendo diferenças significativas entre eles, tampouco entre os valores hematológicos que permaneceram nos padrões normais para ambos os grupos. Maiores contagens de OPG foram observadas no período pós-parto, com médias de 32,5 ± 55,5 e 51,5 ± 84,8 para os grupos G1 e G2, respectivamente. Observou-se diferença significativa (p < 0,05) nos parâmetros estudados, quando foram comparados os períodos pré e pós-parto dentro de cada um dos grupos, com diminuição dos valores hemáticos e escore corporal e aumento dos valores de OPG no pós-parto. Os resultados sugerem que as vacas podem estar mais susceptíveis à infecção por nematoides desde o parto até os 90 dias pós-parto; todavia, vacas adultas, quando bem manejadas, não constituem fator importante na epidemiologia das verminoses gastrintestinais, mesmo no período pós-parto.

The experiment was conducted to investigate the dynamics of infection by gastrointestinal nematodes during the periparturition period in cows. One hundred and six beef cows were divided into two groups: G1 was formed by 42 cows of one and two parturitions, and G2 by 76 cows of three or more parturitions. From the 120 days pre partum until the 90 days post partum, feces were collected for faecal egg counts (EPG) while blood was collected to determine the packed cell volume and hemoglobin levels of each animal, with monthly intervals. In the same intervals the body condition scores (BCS) were evaluated. The mean values ± standard deviation of the EPG for G1 were equal to 19.4 ± 42.9, and for G2 31.1 ± 68.0. No significant differences were observed between G1 and G2 in relation to EPG and hematological parameters, which remained within normal patterns for both groups. The two groups had higher counts of EPG in the post partum period than in the pre partum period, with averages of 32.5 ± 55.5 and 51.5 ± 84.8 for groups G1 and G2, respectively. A significant difference (p < 0.05) in the parameters was observed when comparing the pre and post partum within each group studied resulting in declining values of blood and body score and an increase in EPG in the post partum. The results suggest that the cows may be more susceptible to infection by nematodes from giving birth up to 90 days post partum. However, adult cows, when well-managed, are not an important factor in the epidemiology of gastrointestinal nematodes, even in the post partum period.

Poecilancistrium caryophyllum (Diesing, 1850) (Cestoda, Trypanorhyncha), parasito de Macrodon ancylodon (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) do litoral Norte do Brasil / Poecilancistrium caryophyllum (Diesing, 1850) (Cestoda, Trypanorhyncha), parasite of Macrodon ancylodon (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Northern littoral of Brazil

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi registrar a presença de cestoides Trypanorhyncha, suas prevalências e intensidades de infecção, na musculatura e serosa abdominal parietal de 50 exemplares de Macrodon ancylodon, capturados no litoral Norte do Brasil e beneficiados em Belém, Estado do Pará, durante o período de junho de 2004 a janeiro de 2005. A musculatura e serosa abdominal dos peixes foram examinadas em mesa de inspeção candling table após o filetamento das amostras. Oito peixes encontravam-se parasitados por plerocercoides da espécie Poecilancistrium caryophyllum, com prevalência de 16 por cento e intensidade média de infecção de um plerocerco por peixe, tendo como único sítio de infecção a musculatura. A espécie Poecilancistrium caryophyllum é, pela primeira vez, registrada para M. ancylodon.

The aim of this research was to report the presence of Trypanorhyncha cestodes, their prevalence and mean intensity in the muscles musculature and abdominal serose in commercial fish processed in Belém, Pará State. Fifty specimens of M. ancylodon were captured in the North Coast of Brazil. The musculature and adjacent abdominal serose of fish were analized in a "candling table" after filleted. Eight specimens were parasitized by plerocercoids of Poecilancistrium caryophyllum, with a prevalence of 16 percent and mean intensity of infection of one plerocercus per fish, varying from the unique site of infection was the musculature. The species P. caryophyllum is reported by the first time on M. ancylodon.