Análises coproparasitológicas de aves silvestres cativas

Snak, Alessandra; Lenzi, Paola Fernanda; Agostini, Kira Maria; Delgado, Luis; Montanucci, Cleuza Rocha; Zabott, Marivone Valentim

doi:10.1590/1089-6891v15i425797

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“…It is important to note that the differences in positivity rates found in distinct studies may be attributed to the sensitivity and specificity of the copromicroscopic technique, as well as the parasitic load of each animal (SANTOS et al, 2008;COSTA et al, 2010). In addition, proper sample collection and conservation are essential to avoid misdiagnosis, and consequently different results (SNAK et al, 2014). The parasites most frequently found in this study were Ascaridia sp., Capillarinae, Trichostrongylidae and coccids.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…The overall positivity rate (69%; 22/32) reported here was higher than rates detected in previous studies. For instance, a study conducted in the state of Paraná, Brazil, reported a prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of 54% (127/228) in fecal samples of wild birds using the Hoffman sedimentation technique and the Willis flotation method as diagnostic tools (SNAK et al, 2014). Conversely, a low positivity rate (19.6%; 40/207) was detected in exotic birds in the state of São Paulo (MARIETTO-GONÇALVES et al, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, the size of breeding facilities, type of floor, population density in each cage, and absence of diagnostic and treatment protocols, contribute to the introduction and dissemination of gastrointestinal parasites (MARIETTO-GONÇALVES et al, 2009;FIGUEIREDO et al, 2010;SNAK et al, 2014).…”

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Gastrointestinal parasites of exotic birds living in captivity in the state of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil

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Bezerra

Andrade

et al. 2016

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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Brazil has a wide diversity of exotic birds that were brought to this country during the European colonization. These animals are kept in captivity and, in some cases, in inadequate facilities, which may facilitate the introduction of pathogens, including gastrointestinal parasites. The purpose of this study was to identify the main gastrointestinal parasites that affect exotic birds living in captivity in the state of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil. Fecal samples (n = 362) from exotic birds were analyzed by direct examination and by the Willis-Mollay technique. Eggs of Amidostomum sp., Ascaridia sp., Capillarinae, Heterakis sp., Trichostrongylidae, and oocysts of coccidians were identified in nine different bird species. This is the first report in Brazil of infection by Ascaridia sp. and Heterakis sp. in Nymphicus hollandicus; by Trichostrongylidae in Serinus canaria and Streptopelia risoria.Keywords: Columbiformes birds, Amidostomum, Ascaridia, Heterakis, Trichostrongylidae. ResumoO Brasil possui uma grande diversidade de aves exóticas que foram trazidas para o país durante a colonização europeia. Estes animais são mantidos em cativeiros, os quais muitas vezes são inadequados, proporcionando o surgimento de doenças provocadas por parasitas gastrointestinais. Objetivou-se neste estudo, realizar avaliação coproparasitológica de fezes de aves ornamentais mantidas em cativeiros no estado de Sergipe, região Nordeste do Brasil. Amostras fecais (n= 362) de aves exóticas foram analisadas através do exame direto a fresco e técnica de Willis-Mollay. Ovos de Amidostomum sp., Ascaridia sp., Capillarinae, Heterakis sp., Trichostrongylidae, e oocistos de coccídeos foram encontrados em nove diferentes espécies de aves. Aqui, destacamos, os primeiros registros no Brasil de Ascaridia sp. e Heterakis sp., parasitando Nymphicus hollandicus; Trichostrongilidae em Serinus canaria e Streptopelia risoria.

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Gastrointestinal parasites of exotic birds living in captivity in the state of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil

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Andrade

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“…A prevalência de parasitos em mamíferos de cativeiro varia conforme a região em que o animal se encontra, o clima do ambiente, o manejo sanitário empregado, a profilaxia e o tratamento utilizado para determinada doença [18].…”

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“…Em cativeiro, os animais tornam-se mais vulneráveis às enfermidades, já que sua exposição às infecções na natureza é mínima e limitada. Algumas doenças podem deixá-los debilitados ou até mesmo devastar populações [18]. O exame parasitológico de fezes em animais de zoológicos é um recurso diagnóstico bastante relevante por ser capaz de fornecer informações sobre a fauna helmíntica própria de determinada espécie ou daqueles parasitos que podem ser transmitidos ao homem, além de fornecer subsídios a respeito das características do ambiente em que esses animais vivem.…”

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Occurrence of Intestinal Parasites in Alouatta caraya of the Zoobotanical Park of Teresina, Piauí, Brazil

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Aquim

Sousa

et al. 2018

Acta Scientiae. Vet.

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Background: The animals of the genus Alouatta are popularly known as Bugios, barbados, roncadores and guaribas, being the neotropical primates better studied in the world. They originate in South America, with records in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Because of their migrations, many are found debilitated and taken to captivity until their rehabilitation and most cannot be reinserted in nature. They tend to live in extensive areas, having a low resistance against parasitic infections because of low exposure and when kept in captivity, the risks of these infections increase. Some diagnostic techniques can aid in the detection of parasites of zoo animals and can identify the parasitic fauna of these animals. The objective of this work was to investigate and report the presence of intestinal parasites in a female Bugio-preta (Alouatta caraya) captive of the Zoobotanical Park of the municipality of Teresina, Piauí, Brazil.Case: The animal presented a constipation signs before clinical signs of apathy, anorexia, diarrhea and weight loss, suggestive signs of parasitosis, Sterile papers were placed on the floor of the animal enclosure and collected fresh stools shortly after defecation, the feces were removed using gloves, stored in a capped containers, identified and taken to the Laboratory of Parasitology of the Department of Parasitology and Microbiology of the Federal University of Piauí, for further evaluation. The fecal samples were submitted to the techniques of spontaneous sedimentation (HPJ), centrifugation-flotation (Faust) and flotation method in hyper saturated sucrose solution (Willis-Mollay), obtaining slides that were analyzed under an optical microscope in the 10x and 40x objective, confirming the presence of ascarids and hookworms.Discussion: The results showed the presence of eggs of Ascaris sp. and Ancylostoma sp. in all of the analyzed techniques, thus maintaining an alert, since they are considered helminths of zoonotic character. The general state of the animal may have influenced considerably the result of mixed infection by helminths, since it had episodes of diarrhea and was skinny at the time of diagnosis. Diarrheal feces and slimming favor the encounter of mixed infection, since the parasites in large quantity can cause to their hosts a decrease in the absorption of nutrients and an intestinal peristalsis increase. Other works with primates also revealed the presence of parasites in animals, including protozoans. The collection moment and evaluation of the fecal samples of the Bugio coincided with the rainy period in the region. This fact can favor the increase of eggs and larvae of parasites in the environment and, consequently, can contaminate the animals. Regarding to sanitary management of zoos, areas full of plants and trees make it difficult to hygienize the enclosures and in these places is common the presence of other animals that can serve as carriers of pathogens. The available diagnostic great relevance to assess the degree of animal infection, the possibility of transmission and the sanitary conditions of the environment. It was concluded that the female Bugio of the Teresina Zoobotanical Park was parasitized by ascarids and hookworms and the techniques of parasitological exams performed represented great relevance for the early diagnosis and an appropriate treatment, being able to be used for the control of diseases parasites, mainly zoonoses.

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Gastrointestinal parasites in captive and free-living wild birds in Goiania Zoo

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Helminths are endoparasites that infect a variety of bird species. Endoparasite infections can cause severe diseases, including kill captive avian hosts and represents a problem to maintenance and conservation. The eggs and larval forms of these parasites are usually eliminated in the host feces. The main interest of this study is to report the occurrence of eggs and oocysts in feces from captive wild birds in Goiânia Zoo and free-living birds in its surroundings. The fecal samples were subjected to parasitological examination to identify the presence of helminths and to classify their eggs based on morphological characteristics. Eggs of nematode parasites (Positive/N) were identified as Ascaridia spp. in Brotogeris chiriri (2/2), Dromaius novaehollandiae (1/1) and Rhea americana (2/2); Ascarididae in Pavo cristatus nigripensis (1/1); Capillaria spp. in Ara chloropterus (1/1) and Penelope jacucaca (1/1); Capillaria plagiaticia in Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (1/2) and Ara spp. (2/2); Capillaria venusta in Rhamphastus tucanus (1/2); and unidentified nematode eggs from Amazona amazonica (2/2). Eimeria spp. oocyst was founded in feces from A. hyacinthinus (1/2). Considering free-living birds, Diphyllobothrium spp. eggs were founded in Ardea alba (2/2) and Nycticorax nycticorax (2/3). Co-infection of Eustrongylides spp. was founded in A. alba (1/2). This is the first occurrence of: Ascaridia spp. parasitizing B. chiriri; and C. venusta parasitizing R. tucanus. In conclusion, the helminth eggs found in the abovementioned host bird species are consistent with those reported in the literature, and treatment and control protocols were based on their identification.

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Análises coproparasitológicas de aves silvestres cativas

Cited by 22 publications

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Gastrointestinal parasites of exotic birds living in captivity in the state of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil

Gastrointestinal parasites of exotic birds living in captivity in the state of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil

Occurrence of Intestinal Parasites in Alouatta caraya of the Zoobotanical Park of Teresina, Piauí, Brazil

Gastrointestinal parasites in captive and free-living wild birds in Goiania Zoo

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