Endoparasites of the Eastern Rock Sengi (<i>Elephantulus myurus</i>) from South Africa

Lutermann, Heike; Medger, Katarina; Junker, Kerstin

doi:10.1645/15-779

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“…Aside from physiological and immunological characteristics of hosts affecting helminth–host interaction, there are other more generalized host properties that may impact on the distribution of helminth species. These include host diet, habitat use and geographic range (Price, 1990; Behnke et al ., 2000, 2004; Barnard et al ., 2003; Brouat et al ., 2007; Lutermann et al ., 2015). For example, Brouat et al .…”

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“…In the Afrotropical region, less is known, with only a few comprehensive studies conducted in North and West Africa (Behnke et al ., 2000, 2004; Barnard et al ., 2003; Fichet-Calvet et al ., 2003; Brouat et al ., 2007). In South Africa, current information is limited and studies documenting the helminth fauna of small mammals are restricted to incidental observations of a taxonomic nature (Ortlepp, 1939; Verster, 1960; Collins, 1972; Durette-Desset & Digiani, 2005), or focus on single-species and single-locality investigations (Froeschke et al ., 2013; Froeschke & Matthee, 2014; Lutermann et al ., 2014, 2015). More recently, research has been initiated on the diversity and ecology of helminths associated with the rodent genus Rhabdomys Thomas across South Africa and parts of Namibia (Froeschke et al ., 2010; Spickett et al ., 2017).…”

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Nematodes and cestodes of rodents in South Africa: baseline data on diversity and geographic distribution

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Currently, descriptive information on the host range and geographic distribution of helminth parasites associated with naturally occurring rodents in South and southern Africa is scant. Therefore, we embarked on a countrywide study to: (1) identify gastrointestinal helminths and their host range, and (2) provide baseline data on the geographic distribution of helminths across the country. Altogether, 55 helminth taxa were recovered from at least 13 rodent species (n = 1030) at 26 localities across South Africa. The helminth taxa represented 25 genera (15 nematodes, nine cestodes and one acanthocephalan). Monoxenous nematodes were the most abundant and prevalent group, while the occurrence of heteroxenous nematodes and cestodes was generally lower. The study recorded several novel helminth–host associations. Single-host-species infections were common, although multiple-host-species infections by helminth species were also recorded. Monoxenous nematodes and some cestodes were recovered countrywide, whereas heteroxenous nematodes were restricted to the eastern regions of South Africa. The study highlights the as yet unexplored diversity of helminth species associated with naturally occurring rodent species and provides initial data on their geographical distribution in South Africa.

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