A new filarial nematode (Onchocercidae) from warthogs (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) of the Kruger National Park.
Fifty-five warthogs [Phacochoerus aethiopicus (Suidae: Artiodactyla)] from the Kruger National Park, Republic of South Africa, were examined for parasites. Adult filarial nematodes were found in lymphatic vessels adjacent to peripheral and visceral lymph nodes, and microfilariae were found in lymph nodes and circulating blood. Both the adult parasite and the microfilaria are described. Specific identification is pending confirmation and recovery of intact adult specimens and microfilariae identical to those described herein.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005368:Filariasis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D005370:Filarioidea / Q000145:classification*; D008297:Male; D013019:South Africa; D013552:Swine / Q000469:parasitology*; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology