Capillariidae eggs found in the urine of a free ranging maned wolf from Argentina.
The first finding of a Capillariid in the urinary tract of a free ranging maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is described. The individual was an adult male attacked by dogs in the locality of Cayastacito (Santa Fe, Argentina, 31 degrees 05' S, 60 degrees 34' W). Eggs found in urine measured 64.6-66.9 micrometer (mean 65.4 micrometer) x 26.9-31 micrometer (mean 29 micrometer). Further studies are needed to determine whether this finding corresponds to a new Capillariid species, related to C. brachyurus, or it is an already described species that has been introduced by domestic dogs.
Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Pablo Martín
PM
Beldomenico
Daniel
D
Hunzicker
Julio
J
Lopez Taverna
Paula K
PK
Rejf
D000818:Animals; D001118:Argentina; D002195:Capillaria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D010063:Ovum; D019596:Wolves / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000652:urine*