A preliminary survey of ectoparasites of small mammals in Kuala Selangor Nature Park.
Trapping of small mammals was conducted at 5 study sites in Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KSNP) from 20-24 June 2005. A total of 11 animals comprising 2 species of rodents, Maxomys whiteheadi and Rattus exulans were caught from 3 sites, i.e from an area of mixed secondary forest and mangrove swamp; an area of mangrove swamp, and from an area of lalang fringing mangrove swamp. From these animals, the following 7 species of ectoparasites were found: Laelaps echidninus, Laelaps nuttalli, Ascoschoengastia indica, Leptotrombidium deliense, Hoplopleura pectinata, Hoplopleura pacifica and Polyplax spinulosa. One of the ectoparasites found, L. deliense is a known vector of scrub typhus and thus may pose potential health risks to visitors to KSNP.
Chuluun
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School of Veterinary Science & Biotechnology, Zaisan 210153, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Mariana
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Mohd Kulaimi
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D000818:Animals; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D008296:Malaysia / Q000453:epidemiology; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D008925:Mites / Q000145:classification; D009115:Muridae / Q000469:parasitology*; D008003:Phthiraptera / Q000145:classification; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology*; D014197:Trees; D014323:Trombiculiasis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D014324:Trombiculidae / Q000145:classification; D053833:Wetlands