Zoonotic parasites associated with felines from the Patagonian Holocene

Fugassa, Martín Horacio; Beltrame, María Ornela; Bayer, María Sol; Sardella, Norma H.

doi:10.1590/s0074-02762009000800016

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“…In the same study, another capillariid, similar to Eucoleus sp. was also found, but in lower frequency (n = 4) [15]. A carnivore coprolite from Epullán Chica site, in Argentina, revealed one egg of Eucoleus sp., probably a Eucoleus aerophilus [16].…”

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Worldwide paleodistribution of capillariid parasites: Paleoparasitology, current status of phylogeny and taxonomic perspectives

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Introduction Paleoparasitology, the study of parasites in the past, brings the knowledge of where and when they occurred in preterit populations. Some groups of parasites, as capillariids, have a complex and controversial systematic, hindering the paleoparasitological diagnosis. In this article, we synthesized the occurrence of capillariids in both the New and the Old World in ancient times, and discussed the difficulty of the diagnosis of species and the strategies for identification. The present review also shows the current status of the phylogeny in capillariids and indicates the necessity to try new approaches for a better understanding of capillariid paleodistribution. Methods For the systematic review, a predefined guideline defined by PRISMA was used. The articles collected were identified, screened, and included in the review following criteria for eligibility. The current status of the phylogeny of capillariids was accessed using MUSCLE, Bioedit v.7.0.5 and MEGA v. 7.0.21 programs. Results The review discussed 38 articles that presented information about capillariids in past populations. Most of capillariid eggs found in the New and Old World were not identified. However, Calodium hepaticum eggs were the most identified, as some from Eucoleus genus. It was observed that sites from the New World had a better chance for capillariid egg identification, due to previous knowledge of its host, when compared to the Old World. In the 18S rDNA phylogenetic analyses, two datasets were constructed, one including sequences from 7 Moravec’s genera, where 3 genus-specific clusters, with high bootstrap values, could be observed for Capillaria (ML = 99%, NJ = 96%), Eucoleus (ML / NJ = 100%) and Paratrichosoma (ML / NJ = 100%). A fourth cluster of 18S rDNA dataset I revealed lack of definition of Pearsonema and Aonchotheca genera. The 18S rDNA dataset II comprised 8 Moravec’s genera and defined 3 clusters, 2 genus-specific for Eucoleus (ML = 99%, NJ = 100%) and Capillaria (ML / NJ = 98%). The third 18S rDNA dataset II cluster included 6 genera and exhibited, once again, Pearsonema and Aonchotheca poor discrimination. The cox 1 gene data consist of 4 Moravec’s genera, and in spite of grouping some species-specific clusters, did not show genera-specific definition. Conclusions Despite the numerous archaeological findings, both in the New and the Old Worlds, the identification of capillariid species based on the morphology and morphometry of eggs remains imprecise, often resulting in a generic diagnosis of a group or morphotype of capillariid. Capillariid is one of the most diverse group of helminths r...

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Worldwide paleodistribution of capillariid parasites: Paleoparasitology, current status of phylogeny and taxonomic perspectives

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“…Si bien hasta el momento la presencia de E. macusaniensis fue utilizada como indicadora de camélidos, las asociaciones observadas, y en particular Lamanema/Nematodirus-Calodium, pueden servir como indicadores más estables de hospedador que especies aisladas que podrían estar ausentes. Incluso, pueden servir como indicadoras de dieta ya que podrían explicar la presencia de Lamanema/Nematodirus-Calodium en coprolitos de predadores en Patagonia como ha sido ensayada en Fugassa et al (2009). Es remarcable la prevalencia del molineido Lamanema sp.…”

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“…Los exámenes parasitológicos también han demostrado la presencia recurrente de huevos larvados de nematodes molineidos compatibles con Lamanema o Nematodirus y de nematodes capilláriidos (Fugassa, 2007;Taglioretti et al 2015;Taglioretti, 2015) en coprolitos de camélidos y en coprolitos de predadores, en este último caso, sugiriendo el consumo de vísceras de camélidos (Fugassa et al 2009). La alta prevalencia de dichos parásitos constituye un patrón en el registro holocénico que requiere ser corroborado e interpretado.…”

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Ampliación de los estudios parasitológicos en camélidos del sitio arqueológico Cerro Casa de Piedra 7, Santa Cruz, Argentina

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“…From the ecological perspective, the entero-parasites identified contaminated a domestic huntergatherer area. The high latitudes of Patagonia induce a rigorous climate for the region and this could indirectly determine the entero-parasitic profile of these populations, by forcing the use of rockshelters by both humans and other mammals (Fugassa and Petrigh, 2017;Fugassa et al, 2009).…”

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“…A high diversity of entero-parasites was identified in rockshelters occupied by humans and other mammals in southern Patagonia during the Holocene. This would suggest that these environments functioned as transmission nodes, exchange of parasites and maintenance of parasitic cycles in the region (Fugassa and Petrigh, 2017;Fugassa et al, 2009), as happen for other parasites in other regions (Reinhard, 2008). This work aims to increase the information on the entero-parasitism in Holocene carnivores, by examining coprolites found in a rockshelter of the Piedra Parada archaeological locality (Chubut, Argentina), a new area of study.…”

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Fox parasites in pre-Columbian times: Evidence from the past to understand the current helminth assemblages

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This work aims to increase the information on the entero-parasitism in Holocene carnivores, by examining coprolites found in Patagonia. Molecular analysis was conducted following the Authenticity Criteria to Determine Ancient DNA sequences. The nucleotide sequences showed 99% of identity with the Control Region sequences of Lycalopex culpaeus (culpeo fox). Coprolites were positive for gastrointestinal parasites. The presence of Alaria sp. and Clonorchis sp. represents the first record for pre-Columbian America. The parasitological findings suggest the importance of these carnivores for the dissemination of their own parasites and those to their prey in rockshelters, areas with high re-use of space.

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Zoonotic parasites associated with felines from the Patagonian Holocene

Cited by 27 publications

References 16 publications

Worldwide paleodistribution of capillariid parasites: Paleoparasitology, current status of phylogeny and taxonomic perspectives

Worldwide paleodistribution of capillariid parasites: Paleoparasitology, current status of phylogeny and taxonomic perspectives

Ampliación de los estudios parasitológicos en camélidos del sitio arqueológico Cerro Casa de Piedra 7, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Fox parasites in pre-Columbian times: Evidence from the past to understand the current helminth assemblages

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