Siphonaptera of small rodents and marsupials in the Pedra Branca State Park, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract

In an region of Atlantic Rainforest corresponding to the geopolitical area of the Pedra Branca State Park, Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil, 160 small mammals were captured, of which 64 rodents and 96 marsupials from October 2005 to October 2007. There were collected in these hosts six flea species from three families (Ctenophthalmidae, Rhopalopsyllidae and Pulicidae), totalizing 162 specimens. Adoratopsylla (Tritopsylla) intermedia intermedia was the most common species found, followed by Polygenis (Polygenis) occidentalis occidentalis. Philander frenatus and Micoureus paraguayanus were reported as new hosts to Adoratopsylla (Tritopsylla) intermedia intermedia and P. o. occidentalis was reported for the first time in the city of Rio de Janeiro. ResumoNa Mata Atlântica área correspondente ao espaço geopolítico do Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, entre outubro de 2005 e outubro de 2007, 160 pequenos mamíferos foram capturados, sendo 64 pequenos roedores e 96 marsupiais. Nestes hospedeiros, foram coletadas seis espécies de pulgas relacionadas a três famílias (Ctenophthalmidae, Rhopalopsyllidae e Pulicidae), totalizando 162 espécimes. Adoratopsylla (Tritopsylla) intermedia intermedia foi a espécie mais freqüente, seguida por Polygenis (Polygenis) occidentalis occidentalis. Novos hospedeiros foram registrados, Philander frenatus e Micoureus paraguayanus para Adoratopsylla (Tritopsylla) intermedia intermedia, bem como a ocorrência de algumas espécies de Siphonaptera encontrados em novo espaço geopolítico, P. o. occidentalis e no município do Rio de Janeiro.

Molecular evidence of Bartonella spp. in free-living opossums (Didelphimorphia: Didelphidae) from peri-urban Atlantic Forest fragments of Brazil

“…In addition, C. felis , the main vector involved inBartonella spp. transmission among cats, has been observed in opossums from RJ (Oliveira et al, 2010). It is also necessary to emphasize the occurrence of B. henselae and B. vinsonii subsp.…”

Flea infestation on small wild mammals in Gharyan, Northwest Libya

“…Mammals, especially rodents, are considered as reservoirs of several pathogens; protozoa, helminths, bacteria, and viruses ( Horta et al , 2007 ); they are infested with ectoparasites which can transmit pathogens ( Azad et al , 1997 ; Perry and Fetherston, 1997 ; Morick et al , 2011 ; Iannino et al , 2017 ). Their ability to adapt to live in urban and rural settings has increased their ability to transmit pathogens to domestic animals and humans ( Oliveira et al , 2010 ).…”