A carregar...
Publicação
Hedgehogs’ parasitology : an updated review on diagnostic methods and treatment
| Nome: | Descrição: | Tamanho: | Formato: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271.81 KB | Adobe PDF |
Orientador(es)
Resumo(s)
The genus Erinaceus is commonly found in rescue centres across the European continent despite the reported decline in some countries. Parasite infections are frequently detected in rescued hedgehogs, leading to increased morbidity and mortality and consequently conditioning their recovery. Some of the most frequent parasites include respiratory nematodes, such as Crenosoma striatum and Capillaria spp., which may lead to important pneumonia. Moreover, some of these agents have zoonotic potential, such as Cryptosporidium spp., Sarcoptes spp., and several species of ticks and fleas, which may transmit different vector-borne pathogens. This review provides a brief guide on hedgehogs’ internal and external parasitology, as well as some suggestions for diagnosis and treatment that are relevant for wildlife veterinarians, biologists and other researchers.
Descrição
Palavras-chave
Erinaceus hedgehog parasite wildlife medicine
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Alfaia F, Jota Baptista C, Sós-Koroknai V, Hoitsy M, Sós E, Madeira de Carvalho LM. Hedgehogs’ Parasitology: An Updated Review on Diagnostic Methods and Treatment. Parasitologia. 2024; 4(1):82-90. https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia4010007
Editora
MDPI