The prevalence and intensity of infection with helminth parasites in Mus spretus from the Setubal Peninsula of Portugal.
The results of a 5 year study of helminth parasites of Mus spretus, are reported. Six nematode and 5 cestode species were identified but no helminth showed 100% prevalence in M. spretus, the most commonly encountered nematode and cestode species being Syphacia obvelata (46.6%) and Taenia taeniaeformis (22.4%). Among the more unusual helminth species identified was Eucoleus bacillatus, a capillariid nematode inhabiting the stomach musculature. This species was identified in 3 of the 5 years of the study. The results are discussed in the broader context of previous studies and the epidemiology of rodent helminth infections in general.
Behnke
J M
JM
Department of Life Science, University of Nottingham, University Park, UK.
Barnard
C
C
Hurst
J L
JL
McGregor
P K
PK
Gilbert
F
F
Lewis
J W
JW
D000818:Animals; D002590:Cestode Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000453:epidemiology; D006374:Helminthiasis, Animal; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice / Q000469:parasitology*; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D011174:Portugal / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*