Molecular detection of Hepatozoon spp. in Brazilian and exotic wild carnivores
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2010-10-11
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Andre, M. R. [UNESP]
Adania, C. H.
Teixeira, R. H. F.
Vargas, G. H. [UNESP]
Falcade, M.
Sousa, L.
Salles, A. R.
Allegretti, S. M.
Felippe, P. A. N.
Machado, R. Z.
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Elsevier B.V.
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Hepatozoon spp. are apicomplexan parasites that infect a wide variety of animals. The infection occurs through the ingestion of a hematophagous arthropod definitive host. Herein, we assessed the presence of Hepatozoon spp. in 165 captive wild felids and 100 captive wild canids using molecular techniques. We found that 6 felids (4 little spotted cats, 1 jaguarondi, and 1 puma) and 5 canids (2 bush dogs, 1 fox, 1 crab-eating fox, and 1 maned wolf) were positive for Hepatozoon spp. Hepatozoon spp. may be a potential pathogen and an opportunistic parasite in immunocompromised animals or if occurring in concomitant infections. Because most Brazilian wild felids and canids are endangered, knowing whether Hepatozoon infection represents a threat for these animals is crucial. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Hepatozoon spp., Wild canids, Wild felids, Brazil
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Veterinary Parasitology. Amsterdam: Elsevier B.V., v. 173, n. 1-2, p. 134-138, 2010.