Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First record of Paratanaisia bragai (Digenea: Eucotylidae) in blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna).
- Journal:
- Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Silva, Tarcísio Macedo et al.
- Affiliation:
- Faculdade de Medicina Veteriná
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
The aim of this study was to provide the first report on a new host for the digenean Paratanaisia bragai in the caninde macaw Ara ararauna along with the pathological aspects of the infection in the new host. The microscopic findings revealed the presence of granulomatous interstitial nephritis. This study contributes towards knowledge of parasitism by P. bragai in A. ararauna, and emphasizes the need to use best practices in wildlife conservation parks.
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