Cestode cysts in two African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus).
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.
Lacasse
Claude
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Veterinary Department, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA.
Travis
Erika
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Gamble
Kathryn C
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Craig
Thomas
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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