title: Cestode cysts in two African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus).
abstract: Multiple cestode cysts identified as Taenia serialis were present in the bodies of two wild-caught African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus) at necropsy. This rodent species can be an intermediate host for this parasite. Exotic rodents kept as pets in the United States may be affected.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Department, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA.
authors.forename: Claude
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lacasse
authors.forename: Erika
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Travis
authors.forename: Kathryn C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Gamble
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Craig
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D000818:Animals; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D004197:Disease Reservoirs / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D012377:Rodentia; D013621:Taenia / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014481:United States