Natural infection of the gerbil Meriones lybicus with the metacestode of Taenia endothoracicus in Arak, central Iran

Polycephalic larvae of Taenia endothoracicus were found from naturally infected gerbils Meriones lybicus in a rural area of Arak, central Iran. A large cyst containing 19 protoscolices was located in the peritoneum, attached to the large omentum. The characteristics of the protoscolices and rostella...

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Published in:Journal of helminthology 2004-09, Vol.78 (3), p.275-276
Main Authors: Mowlavi, G.R., Kia, E.B., Mobedi, I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gerbillinae - parasitology
Host parasite relation
pathogenicity
Host-Parasite Interactions
Invertebrates
Iran
Larva
Nemathelminthia. Plathelmintha
Peritoneal Diseases - diagnosis
Peritoneal Diseases - parasitology
Peritoneal Diseases - veterinary
Taenia - physiology
Taenia - ultrastructure
Taeniasis - diagnosis
Taeniasis - veterinary
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Summary:Polycephalic larvae of Taenia endothoracicus were found from naturally infected gerbils Meriones lybicus in a rural area of Arak, central Iran. A large cyst containing 19 protoscolices was located in the peritoneum, attached to the large omentum. The characteristics of the protoscolices and rostellar hooks confirmed the identification of these larvae as T. endothoracicus.
ISSN:0022-149X
1475-2697
DOI:10.1079/JOH2003229