Eyeworms of wild birds and new record of Thelazia (Thelaziella) aquilina (Nematoda: Spirurida)
Fagundes-Moreira, R.; Bezerra-Santos, M.A.; Lia, R.P.; Daudt, C.; Wagatsuma, J.T.; de Carmo, E.C.O.; Berger, L.; Chaves da Silva, F.R.; Soares, J.F.; Otranto, D. (2024). Eyeworms of wild birds and new record of Thelazia (Thelaziella) aquilina (Nematoda: Spirurida). IJP 23: 100910. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2024.100910
In: International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife. Australian Society for Parasitology. e-ISSN 2213-2244, more
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Eyeworms; Thelaziosis; Thelaziella; Wild birds |
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- Fagundes-Moreira, R.
- Bezerra-Santos, M.A.
- Lia, R.P.
- Daudt, C.
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- Wagatsuma, J.T.
- de Carmo, E.C.O.
- Berger, L.
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- Chaves da Silva, F.R.
- Soares, J.F.
- Otranto, D.
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| Abstract |
The eyeworms of the subgenus Thelaziella infect orbital cavities, conjunctival sacs and lachrymal ducts of many wild birds, being able to cause conjunctivitis. In Brazil, at least 10 species of Thelaziella have been described. Here we present a brief review of cases of Thelazia (Thelaziella) aquilina and describe the infection of this parasite in Harpia harpyja, as a new host record. Two nematodes were collected from the surface of the cornea of an adult female H. harpyja in the Amazon region (Brazil) and were morphologically identified as two males of T. (T.) aquilina. This data demonstrated the need for further studies focused on elucidating the transmission, biological cycle, and phylogenetic positioning of Thelaziella as subgenus. |
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