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View article: The life cycle of the potentially zoonotic trematode Metagonimus romanicus (Digenea: Heterophyidae): New insights from published and original data
The life cycle of the potentially zoonotic trematode Metagonimus romanicus (Digenea: Heterophyidae): New insights from published and original data Open
Fish-borne zoonoses are emerging worldwide, and although most human cases remain confined to tropical regions, particularly Southeast and East Asia, a few cases have been reported in Europe. This review summarizes published and new data on…
View article: Acanthocephalans from freshwater fishes in northeast Thailand with the description of a new species of the subgenus Acanthosentis Verma & Dutta, 1929 (Acanthocephala, Quadrigyridae)
Acanthocephalans from freshwater fishes in northeast Thailand with the description of a new species of the subgenus Acanthosentis Verma & Dutta, 1929 (Acanthocephala, Quadrigyridae) Open
During an ichthyoparasitological survey in northeast Thailand in 2015, four species of acanthocephalans were found in four species of freshwater fishes. Adult stages of Pallisentis rexus Wongkham & Whitfield, 1999 and Raosentis sp. (Eoacan…
View article: Karyological Study of Acanthocephalus lucii (Echinorhynchida): The Occurrence of B Chromosomes in Populations from PCB-Polluted Waters
Karyological Study of Acanthocephalus lucii (Echinorhynchida): The Occurrence of B Chromosomes in Populations from PCB-Polluted Waters Open
In this study, we performed a cytogenetic analysis of Acanthocephalus lucii specimens from three sites with different levels of environmental pollution. Standard and fluorochrome staining (CMA3/DAPI), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FI…
View article: Small intestinal flukes of the genus<i>Metagonimus</i>(Digenea: Heterophyidae) in Europe and the Middle East: A review of parasites with zoonotic potential
Small intestinal flukes of the genus<i>Metagonimus</i>(Digenea: Heterophyidae) in Europe and the Middle East: A review of parasites with zoonotic potential Open
The heterophyid trematode Metagonimus romanicus (Ciurea, 1915) (Digenea) is redescribed on the basis of type material from domestic dogs ( Canis familiaris ) in Romania, vouchers from experimentally infected cats ( Felis catus ) and adults…
View article: Acanthocephalans of marine and freshwater fishes from Taiwan with description of a new species
Acanthocephalans of marine and freshwater fishes from Taiwan with description of a new species Open
During an ichthyoparasitological survey in 2017-2019, six species of acanthocephalans were found among Taiwan's freshwater (Cypriniformes: Xenocyprididae, Cyprinidae) and marine fishes (Scombriformes: Scombridae, Trichiuridae; Anabantiform…
View article: Zoonotic Marine Nematode Infection of Fish Products in Landlocked Country, Slovakia
Zoonotic Marine Nematode Infection of Fish Products in Landlocked Country, Slovakia Open
Fish products in Slovakia have been heavily infected with Anisakis spp. larvae, which causes human anisakiasis. We found larvae in all tested samples of frozen Atlantic herring. Anisakid allergen t-Ani s7 testing revealed 2 positive cases …
View article: A fish-parasite sentinel system in an assessment of the spatial distribution of polychlorinated biphenyls
A fish-parasite sentinel system in an assessment of the spatial distribution of polychlorinated biphenyls Open
The spatial distribution of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), in the Zemplínska Šírava water reservoir and adjacent tributaries in the Bodrog River Basin were investigated using a fish-parasite sentinel system. PCB concentrations were dete…
View article: An examination of nervous system revealed unexpected immunoreactivity of both secretory apparatus and excretory canals in plerocercoids of two broad tapeworms (Cestoda: Diphyllobothriidea)
An examination of nervous system revealed unexpected immunoreactivity of both secretory apparatus and excretory canals in plerocercoids of two broad tapeworms (Cestoda: Diphyllobothriidea) Open
Dibothriocephalus ditremus and Dibothriocephalus latus are diphyllobothriidean tapeworms autochthonous to Europe. Their larval stages (plerocercoids) may seriously alter health of their intermediate fish hosts ( D. ditremus ) or cause inte…
View article: Hooking the scientific community on thorny-headed worms: interesting and exciting facts, knowledge gaps and perspectives for research directions on Acanthocephala
Hooking the scientific community on thorny-headed worms: interesting and exciting facts, knowledge gaps and perspectives for research directions on Acanthocephala Open
Although interest in Acanthocephala seems to have reached only a small community of researchers worldwide, we show in this opinion article that this group of parasites is composed of excellent model organisms for studying key questions in …
View article: Does <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> exposure to medicinal herbs cause structural cuticular changes in <i>Haemonchus contortus</i>?
Does <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> exposure to medicinal herbs cause structural cuticular changes in <i>Haemonchus contortus</i>? Open
Summary The health and production of small ruminants in constantly menaced by parasitic infections, especially those caused by the blood-sucking gastrointestinal nematode Haemonchus contortus . The aim of this study was to assess the struc…
View article: New cytogenetic data on <i>Caryophyllaeus laticeps</i> and <i>Paracaryophyllaeus gotoi</i>, parasites of evolutionary interest
New cytogenetic data on <i>Caryophyllaeus laticeps</i> and <i>Paracaryophyllaeus gotoi</i>, parasites of evolutionary interest Open
Caryophyllideans are intestinal parasites of freshwater fishes, occupying a basal position among the ‘true’ tapeworms. We performed detailed cytogenetic analyses of the well-known caryophyllidean species Caryophyllaeus laticeps . For compa…
View article: Impact of Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) Pellets on Parasitological Status, Antibody Responses, and Antioxidant Parameters in Lambs Infected with Haemonchus contortus
Impact of Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) Pellets on Parasitological Status, Antibody Responses, and Antioxidant Parameters in Lambs Infected with Haemonchus contortus Open
Our study analyzed the parasitological status, antibody responses, and antioxidant parameters of lambs experimentally infected with a gastrointestinal nematode during the consumption of sainfoin pellets (SFPs) for 14 d. Twenty-four lambs i…
View article: The erection of a new genus, Neotegorhynchus n. g. (Palaeacanthocephala Illiosentidae), with a redescription of Neotegorhynchus cyprini n. comb. from Cyprinus carpio from the Yangtze River basin, China
The erection of a new genus, Neotegorhynchus n. g. (Palaeacanthocephala Illiosentidae), with a redescription of Neotegorhynchus cyprini n. comb. from Cyprinus carpio from the Yangtze River basin, China Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Lisitsyna, Olga, Xi, Bing-Wen, Orosová, Martina, Barčák, Daniel, Oros, Mikuláš (2022): The erection of a new genus, Neotegorhynchus n. g. (Palaea…
View article: Complex insight on microanatomy of larval “human broad tapeworm” Dibothriocephalus latus (Cestoda: Diphyllobothriidea)
Complex insight on microanatomy of larval “human broad tapeworm” Dibothriocephalus latus (Cestoda: Diphyllobothriidea) Open
Confocal laser scanning microscopy and electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) showed the detailed microanatomy of the nervous system in the scolex of plerocercoids, and also several differences in the larval stages compared with adult D. latus.…
View article: Multidisciplinary approach in study of the zoonotic Anisakis larval infection in the blue mackerel (Scomber australasicus) and the largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) in Northern Taiwan
Multidisciplinary approach in study of the zoonotic Anisakis larval infection in the blue mackerel (Scomber australasicus) and the largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) in Northern Taiwan Open
Thus, A. pegreffii is the most abundant species and may be the potential causes of human infection.
View article: A synoptic review of Caryophyllaeus Gmelin, 1790 (Cestoda: Caryophyllidea), parasites of cyprinid fishes
A synoptic review of Caryophyllaeus Gmelin, 1790 (Cestoda: Caryophyllidea), parasites of cyprinid fishes Open
Tapeworms of the genus Caryophyllaeus Gmelin, 1790 (Caryophyllidea: Caryophyllaeidae), common parasites of cyprinid fishes, are reviewed and taxonomic status of 42 nominal taxa that have been placed in the genus during its long history is …
View article: A Study of Fish Lice (Argulus Sp.) Infection in Freshwater Food Fish
A Study of Fish Lice (Argulus Sp.) Infection in Freshwater Food Fish Open
Argulus sp., commonly referred to as fish lice, are crustacean ectoparasites of fishes. The hematophagous parasites attach to and feed off the integument of their hosts. Outbreaks of epizootics have been reported worldwide, causing mass mo…
View article: The pathogenic Asian fish tapeworm, Bothriocephalus acheilognathi Yamaguti, 1934 (Cestoda) in the Red discus (Symphysodon discus)
The pathogenic Asian fish tapeworm, Bothriocephalus acheilognathi Yamaguti, 1934 (Cestoda) in the Red discus (Symphysodon discus) Open
The Asian fish tapeworm, Bothriocephalus acheilognathi Yamaguti, 1934, was detected for the first time in breeding of discus fish Symphysodon discus (Perciformes, Cichlidae), a popular South American cichlid. In examined samples, the adult…