First Report of Polyplax sp. in a Persian Squirrel (Scuirus anomalus) in Tabriz, Northwest of Iran

Shirazi, Shahrokh; Bahadori, F; Mostafaei, Tayebeh Sadat; Ronaghi, Hooman

doi:10.5152/tpd.2013.3085

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“…They also can biologically transmit some pathogenic blood protozoa, such as Babesia spp. (red water), Thileria spp., and Trypanosoma species; bacterial pathogens, such as Pasteurella pestis ; and viral pathogens, such as yellow fever ( Shirazi et al , 2013 ; Apanaskevich et al , 2019 ).…”

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The in-vivo and in-vitro Effectiveness of Three Insecticides Types for Eradication of The Tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus in Dogs

Aboelela¹,

Sobieh²,

Abouelhassan³

et al. 2022

Open Vet J

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Background: External parasites contribute to extensive harmful impacts on their hosts which is why control and eradication of external parasites have been included in all biosecurity plans of dog houses. Aim: To evaluate the in-vitro and in-vivo effectiveness of chemicals like Doramectin injectable and Fipronil 50 mg/ml drops and herbal mixes eco-friendly insecticides like phenylpyrazole–garlic–camphor mix spray for combating the external parasitism in dogs and their influence on the hematological, biochemical, and cortisol (CORT) profiles. Method: The in-vitro effectiveness of the insecticides was conducted by using a total of 216 developmental stage Rhipicephalus sanguineus (72 adults, 72 larvae, and 72 eggs) designed into three replicates of petri dishes (3 plates × 8 units × 3 stages/replicate); each replicate was exposed to 1 ml insecticide. The number of surviving ticks was recorded after 0, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 24 hours. Sixteen Rottweiler male dogs aged 1 year and 45.5 kg were divided into four groups. Three groups (G1, G2, and G3) were experimentally infested with R. sanguineus ticks 3–4 weeks post-dog arrival and kept under observation from zero-time of experimental infestation for 1–2 weeks. The three experimentally infested dog groups were treated with Doramectin injectable, Fipronil 50 mg/ml drops, and phenylpyrazole–garlic–camphor mix spray, respectively, and the fourth group was designed as a negative control. A total of 144 samples, including 48 ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid blood, 48 whole blood, and 48 sera samples, were collected. Results: The in-vitro efficacy revealed highly significant ( p < 0.01) 100% killing efficacy that was achieved after 8 hours in Doramectin and Fipronil 50 mg/ml and 24 hours in phenylpyrazole–garlic–camphor mix. The in-vivo trials revealed highly significant ( p < 0.01) improvements of red blood cells, hematocrit, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentrations, platelets, total and differential leukocytic counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rates in the second hour, total protein, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, urea, glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and CORT levels in the 2-week (P 1 ) and 4-week posttreatment (P 2 ) samples in Dormectin, Fipronil 50 mg/ml, and phenylpyrazole–garlic–camphor mix-treated dogs with more pronounced recovery in phenylpyrazole–garlic–camphor mix spray-treated dogs. Conclusion: The insecticides were able to provide a high level of protection against experimental infestation with concern to the different modes of application. Phenylpyrazole–garlic–camphor mix spray (eco-friendly) achieved higher insecticidal act...

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The in-vivo and in-vitro Effectiveness of Three Insecticides Types for Eradication of The Tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus in Dogs

Aboelela¹,

Sobieh²,

Abouelhassan³

et al. 2022

Open Vet J

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“…Not only in rats, P. spinulosa has also been reported to be found in Iranian squirrels in 2013. The Iranian squirrel has similar symptoms rats namely alopecia, hair loss and itching of the head and tail (Shirazi et al, 2013). P. spinulosa can be a biological vector of pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and protozoa (Abdula et al, 2011).…”

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First Report of Polyplax spinulosa in Albino Rats in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia

et al. 2020

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Albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) is one animal that is often used by researchers in the laboratory. Albino laboratory rats were found to have symptoms of hair loss, the hair is dirty, and itching at the base of the tail and found ectoparasites. Department of Parasitology in Banyuwangi PSDKU Airlangga University have observed and identified ectoparasites as the cause of the symptoms of these rats. Albino rats infested Polyplax spinulosa.

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“…Ectoparasites represent a wide variety of highly adaptive species-specific or wide range infective organisms that temporally or permanently habituate the body surfaces of animals [ 8 , 9 ]. Ectoparasites are vectors or reservoirs that transmit pathogenic agents (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths) to humans [ 10 , 11 ] and domestic animals [ 12 ], some of which present a zoonotic nature [ 13 ]. Ectoparasite populations are dependent on host-specific factors, such as population capacity, range, age, sex, behavior, and skin covering [ 14 , 15 ], environmental factors, such as temperature, relative humidity, dew point, geographical location, and seasonal variation [ 16 ], as well as the nutritional, developmental, and maturation requirements of the parasite [ 17 ].…”

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Cross-sectional seasonal prevalence and relative risk of ectoparasitic infestations of rodents in North Sinai, Egypt

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Background and Aim: Rodents are ubiquitous animals that host ectoparasites and transmit zoonotic diseases. We conducted a cross-sectional study on the seasonal variation, period prevalence (Pp), and relative risk of ectoparasitic infestations in rodents collected in North Sinai, Egypt, from September 2019 to August 2020. Materials and Methods: We captured 380 rodents during the study period. Rodents were euthanized to perform species identification, and 2930 external parasites were collected and identified using light microscopic examination with systemic keys depending on morphological characters. Results: Rattus norvegicus (brown rat), Rattus rattus frugivorus (white-bellied rat), Rattus rattus alexandrines (gray-bellied rat), and Mus musculus domesticus (house mouse) were captured at the highest frequencies during summer (n=186), followed by spring (n=84), fall (n=71), and winter (n=39), with a higher proportion of males captured in all seasons. Analysis of the infestation Pp revealed highly significant increases (p<0.01) in ectoparasites during the winter. Temperature, humidity, and dew point were significantly (p<0.01) correlated with the numbers of captured and infested rodents. Parasitological examinations showed the higher risks of flea (Echidnophaga gallinacea, Xenopsylla cheopis, and Leptopsylla segnis) and lice (Hoplopleura hirsuta, Hoplopleura ocanthopus, Hoplopleura oenomydis, and Polyplax spinulosa) infestations during winter and mite (Laelaps nuttalli, Dermanyssus gallinae, Ornithonyssus bacoti, and Myobia musculi) infestations during summer. Conclusion: We conclude that ectoparasitic infestation prevalence and risk varies with predominating macroclimatic conditions. Strict preventive and biosecurity measures should be applied to combat rodent-related problems.

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First Report of Polyplax sp. in a Persian Squirrel (Scuirus anomalus) in Tabriz, Northwest of Iran

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

The in-vivo and in-vitro Effectiveness of Three Insecticides Types for Eradication of The Tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus in Dogs

The in-vivo and in-vitro Effectiveness of Three Insecticides Types for Eradication of The Tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus in Dogs

First Report of Polyplax spinulosa in Albino Rats in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia

Cross-sectional seasonal prevalence and relative risk of ectoparasitic infestations of rodents in North Sinai, Egypt

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