Fleas as parasites of the family Canidae

Dobler, Gerhard; Pfeffer, Martin

doi:10.1186/1756-3305-4-139

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“…Ctenocephalides felis felis Bouché, 1835 (Pulicidae) is permanent parasite and the primary flea infesting cats and dogs in most of the world (DRYDEN & RUST, 1994). The human flea, Pulex irritans Linnaeus, 1758, has worldwide distribution and a wide host spectrum and may reach high prevalence rates in dogs, especially in areas where they are in close contact with humans (DOBLER & PFEFFER, 2011).…”

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Does hair coat length affect flea infestation in naturally infested dogs?

Silva

Lins

Irala

et al. 2016

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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The Siphonaptera are parasitic insects of endothermic animals and Ctenocephalides felis and Pulex irritans are important parasites of dogs. This study evaluated the effect of hair coat length and time of year on the population size of C. felis and P. irritans in naturally infested dogs. Fleas were collected from 14 dogs on a monthly basis for a year (February 2015 to January 2016) at a rural property in Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The dogs were divided into two groups based on hair coat length: short coat (coat length < 5.0 cm, n= 7) and long coat (coat length > 5.0 cm, n= 7). In total, 2057 fleas were collected, 1541 of which were C. felis (74.91%) and 516 were P. irritans (25.08%). The number of C. felis and P. irritans individuals was significantly affected by hair coat length and time of year. The variation in flea numbers over the study months was higher in long-coated than in short-coated dogs for the two flea species and flea numbers increased with increasing mean monthly temperatures. The results provide a better understanding of behavioral aspects of flea communities in dogs and may help develop control strategies targeting these parasites.Keywords: Ctenocephalides felis, Pulex irritans, flea, dog, behavior. ResumoSifonápteros são insetos parasitos de animais endotérmicos e Ctenocephalides felis e Pulex irritans são importantes parasitos dos cães. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência da altura da pelagem de cães sobre as espécies de pulgas em diferentes meses do ano. Foram coletadas mensalmente, durante um ano, 10 a 15 pulgas em 14 cães de uma propriedade rural no município de Bagé, RS, Brasil. Os cães foram divididos em dois grupos: "pelo curto" e "pelo longo", com 07 cães em cada grupo, com altura da pelagem inferior e superior a 5 cm, respectivamente. Coletou-se 2.057 pulgas, 1.541 (74,91%) C. felis e 516 (25,08%) P. irritans. O número de indivíduos de C. felis e de P. irritans foi influenciado significativamente, pelo comprimento do pelo dos animais e pelos diferentes meses do ano. Houve maior variação do número de indivíduos das duas espécies, durante os meses, em cães de pelos longos e a curva de aumento populacional acompanhou o aumento das temperaturas médias mensais. Os resultados são importantes para o melhor conhecimento de aspectos comportamentais de comunidades de pulgas em cães e para o planejamento de estratégias de controle desses parasitos.

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Does hair coat length affect flea infestation in naturally infested dogs?

Silva

Lins

Irala

et al. 2016

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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“…1 These insects are considered ectoparasites of dogs and cats 2 and also infest and readily feed on other species of domestic animals and humans. 3 Ctenocephalides felis felis (cat flea), C. canis (dog flea), Pulex irritans (human flea), Echidnophaga gallinacea (sticktight poultry flea), and Xenopsylla cheopis (rat flea) are the most commonly reported species on dogs and cats.…”

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“…3 Ctenocephalides felis felis (cat flea), C. canis (dog flea), Pulex irritans (human flea), Echidnophaga gallinacea (sticktight poultry flea), and Xenopsylla cheopis (rat flea) are the most commonly reported species on dogs and cats. 2,4 In infested dogs and cats, flea bites cause dermatologic problems such as severe pruritus, selfinflicted trauma, and flea allergy dermatitis. 5 Fleas are important vectors and reservoirs of several Rickettsia and Bartonella spp.…”

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Molecular Detection of Rickettsia felis and Bartonella henselae in Dog and Cat Fleas in Central Oromia, Ethiopia

Kumsa

Parola

Raoult³

et al. 2014

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract. Fleas are important vectors of several Rickettsia and Bartonella spp. that cause emerging zoonotic diseases worldwide. In this study, 303 fleas collected from domestic dogs and cats in Ethiopia and identified morphologically as Ctenocephalides felis felis, C. canis, Pulex irritans, and Echidnophaga gallinacea were tested for Rickettsia and Bartonella DNA by using molecular methods. Rickettsia felis was detected in 21% of fleas, primarily C. felis, with a similar prevalence in fleas from dogs and cats. A larger proportion of flea-infested dogs (69%) than cats (37%) harbored at least one C. felis infected with R. felis. Rickettsia typhi was not detected. Bartonella henselae DNA was detected in 6% (2 of 34) of C. felis collected from cats. Our study highlights the likelihood of human exposure to R. felis, an emerging agent of spotted fever, and B. henselae, the agent of cat-scratch disease, in urban areas in Ethiopia.

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“…There are nearly 2000 species of fleas (95%) found on mammals, but fewer species can be found on birds and other hosts [1]. Ectoparasitism is a very serious threat to both animals and humans all over the world caused by parasites that live on the surface of the host that are called ectoparasites (e.g.…”

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A Survey on Fauna of Fleas (Order: Siphonaptera) of Cow and Sheep in Southern Khorasan-e-Razavi Province, Iran

Riabi

Atarodi

2015

Zahedan J Res Med Sci

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Background: Fleas are wingless insects belonging to the Siphonaptera order (named because of their siphon-like mouthparts). Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the abundance and fauna of the fleas that are the carrier pathogen in the South of Khorasan-e-Razavi province. Materials and Methods:In this cross-sectional study, for catch the fleas of cow and sheep were used 3 methods such as: light trap, sticky trap, and human bite. Results: A total number of 580 fleas from Gonabad and Bajestan cities were collected that all species were Pulex iritans. Thirty five percent fleas were collected from cow and 65% from sheep. Conclusions: Considering that fleas are carrier pathogens and tend to feed on human blood, which is offered periodically at different seasons, barn spraying with appropriate insecticide was performed.

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Fleas as parasites of the family Canidae

Cited by 93 publications

References 84 publications

Does hair coat length affect flea infestation in naturally infested dogs?

Does hair coat length affect flea infestation in naturally infested dogs?

Molecular Detection of Rickettsia felis and Bartonella henselae in Dog and Cat Fleas in Central Oromia, Ethiopia

A Survey on Fauna of Fleas (Order: Siphonaptera) of Cow and Sheep in Southern Khorasan-e-Razavi Province, Iran

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