Diversity and Seasonal Dynamics of Ticks on Ring-Tailed Coatis Nasua nasua (Carnivora: Procyonidae) in Two Urban Areas from Midwestern Brazil

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dc.contributor.authorPerles, Livia [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorMartins, Thiago Fernandes
dc.contributor.authorBarreto, Wanessa Teixeira Gomes
dc.contributor.authorde Macedo, Gabriel Carvalho
dc.contributor.authorHerrera, Heitor Miraglia
dc.contributor.authorMathias, Luis Antônio [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorLabruna, Marcelo Bahia
dc.contributor.authorBarros-Battesti, Darci Moraes [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorMachado, Rosangela Zacarias [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorAndré, Marcos Rogério [UNESP]
dc.contributor.institutionUniversidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
dc.contributor.institutionUniversidade de São Paulo (USP)
dc.contributor.institutionState Health Secretariat
dc.contributor.institutionMato Grosso do Sul Federal University
dc.contributor.institutionDom Bosco Catholic University
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-01T12:40:49Z
dc.date.available2022-05-01T12:40:49Z
dc.date.issued2022-02-01
dc.description.abstractUnderstanding the diversity and ecology of ectoparasites in wild animals is essential for surveillance of vector-borne diseases. Coatis (Nasua nasua) easily adapt to anthropized areas, favoring close contact with domestic animals and humans, with the possibility of exchange of ectoparasites and pathogens. The present study aimed to identify the diversity of ticks parasitizing coatis from forest urban areas of midwestern Brazil, to evaluate the seasonal dynamics of ticks during the seasons of the year, and to assess the correlation between tick species and gender and age of the sampled coatis. For this purpose, 103 coatis were captured in two Conservation areas, both located in Campo Grande city, Mato Grosso do Sul state, Midwestern Brazil. The animals’ entire body was inspected for the presence of ectoparasites, and ticks were removed for taxonomic identification. In total, 168 captures were performed in both areas during the observational study considering the first capture and recaptures. In total, 2242 ticks were collected: 838 Amblyomma larvae, 1241 A. sculptum nymphs, and 150 A. dubitatum nymphs. Thirteen adult ticks were identified as three males and five females of A. sculptum and two males and three females of A. ovale. While a quantity of Amblyomma larvae was observed in the first months of the year (January, April and May), Amblyomma nymphs showed a higher quantity during the months of July, August, October and November. No statistical difference was observed when comparing mean intensity and prevalence of Amblyomma larvae, nymphs of A. sculptum and A. dubitatum between the two sampled areas, males vs. females and immature vs. mature animals. In conclusion, three tick species were identified parasitizing coatis from forested urban fragments in midwestern Brazil, namely A. dubitatum nymphs, A. sculptum adults and nymphs, and A. ovale adults. Coatis from anthropized areas seem to present tick species diversity lower than those from natural areas. The lack of statistical difference regarding mean intensity and prevalence of Amblyomma larvae and nymphs between males vs. females and immature vs. mature animals might have reflected the gregarious behavior of coatis, since adult males live together with females and offspring outside and inside the mating season, forming large groups of individuals.en
dc.description.affiliationLaboratory of Imunopharasitology Department of Pathology Reproduction and One Health School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences São Paulo State University (Unesp), SP
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science University of São Paulo, SP
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Specialized Laboratories Superintendence for Endemic Disease Control State Health Secretariat, SP
dc.description.affiliationPost Graduation Program of Ecology and Conservation Mato Grosso do Sul Federal University, MS
dc.description.affiliationLaboratory of Parasitic Biology Environmental Sciences and Farming Sustainability Dom Bosco Catholic University, MS
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Pathology Reproduction and One Health School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences São Paulo State University (Unesp), SP
dc.description.affiliationUnespLaboratory of Imunopharasitology Department of Pathology Reproduction and One Health School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences São Paulo State University (Unesp), SP
dc.description.affiliationUnespDepartment of Pathology Reproduction and One Health School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences São Paulo State University (Unesp), SP
dc.description.sponsorshipFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)
dc.description.sponsorshipConselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)
dc.description.sponsorshipIdFAPESP: 2018/02753-0
dc.description.sponsorshipIdFAPESP: 2019/15150-4
dc.description.sponsorshipIdFAPESP: 2020/12037-0
dc.description.sponsorshipIdCNPq: 303701/2021-8
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12030293
dc.identifier.citationAnimals, v. 12, n. 3, 2022.
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/ani12030293
dc.identifier.issn2076-2615
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85123318401
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11449/234039
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofAnimals
dc.sourceScopus
dc.subjectAmblyomma dubitatum
dc.subjectAmblyomma ovale
dc.subjectAmblyomma sculptum
dc.subjectEctoparasites
dc.titleDiversity and Seasonal Dynamics of Ticks on Ring-Tailed Coatis Nasua nasua (Carnivora: Procyonidae) in Two Urban Areas from Midwestern Brazilen
dc.typeArtigo
unesp.departmentMedicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal - FCAVpt
unesp.departmentPatologia Veterinária - FCAVpt

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