@article {96496, title = {How Serious Are Health-Related Welfare Problems in Unowned Unsocialised Domestic Cats? A Study from Denmark Based on 598 Necropsies}, journal = {Animals}, volume = {12}, year = {2022}, month = {Mar-06-2022}, pages = {15 pp 662}, type = {Open Access}, abstract = {

Simple Summary: Domestic cats are very popular companion animals, but a significant number are ownerless. These are either socialised or unsocialised. The former can be re-homed. Unsocialised domestic cats, on the other hand, are difficult to handle and fear humans. Therefore, rehoming them is challenging. Unowned unsocialised cats are seen by many people as a nuisance, a hazard to
human and animal health, and a threat to biodiversity. However, others have concerns about their welfare, although our knowledge of how well these cats actually cope is very limited. To remedy this, we studied the corpses of 598 unsocialised cats euthanised in Denmark in 2019 by two cat welfare organisations. Our findings reveal that unsocialised cats in Denmark face only a moderate load of
health-related welfare problems, even in comparison with owned cats. So, although there may be other reasons to euthanise unsocialised cats, this practice may, in a place like Denmark, be difficult to justify by pointing to the welfare needs of the cats.

Abstract: Free ranging unsocialised domestic cats are widely believed to suffer from a high load of welfare problems. We assessed the validity of this belief by performing necropsies on the corpses of 598 unsocialised cats, originating from all parts of Denmark, that had been euthanised by two Danish cat welfare organisations. We selected a number of variables for health-related cat welfare that could be assessed through necropsy (e.g., gross lesions, ectoparasites and body condition) or by laboratory analysis (e.g., infection with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and by feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)). Each finding was classified as having either a major or minor welfare impact on the cat. More than 83\% of the cats had no major finding, and 54\% had no finding indicating a welfare issue at all. More than 83\% of the cats had a body condition within normal range. Only 0.3\% were emaciated. The most common finding was infestation with ectoparasites, with 15.9\% infected with lice, 12.3\% with fleas, 4.7\% with ticks, and 6.7\% with ear mites. FIV and FeLV were detected in 9.2\% and 1.2\% of the cases, respectively. The most common lesion related to the cats\’ teeth. Overall, unsocialised cats in Denmark have a moderate level of health-related welfare problems.

Supplementary Materials: The following is available online at https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/ani12050662/s1: Table S1: Health findings from 598 unowned unsocialised cats in Denmark, including the raw data file used for the prevalence estimations.

}, keywords = {Body condition, ectoparasite, FeLV, FIV, free-ranging, necropsy, unsocialised}, issn = {2076-2615}, doi = {10.3390/ani12050662}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/5/662}, author = {Ida Sofie Thuesen and J{\o}rgen Steen Agerholm and Helena Mejer and S{\o}ren Saxmose Nielsen and Peter Sand{\o}e} } @article {96460, title = {Dipylidium caninum in the twenty-first century: epidemiological studies and reported cases in companion animals and humans}, journal = {Parasites \& Vectors}, volume = {15}, year = {2022}, month = {May-10-2022}, pages = {13 pp}, type = {Open Access}, abstract = {

Background Dipilidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum. Fleas and, less frequently, lice act as an intermediate host, and their ingestion is required for infection to occur. While the disease mainly affects domestic and wild carnivores, it is also considered a zoonotic disease, with most human cases reported in children. Dipylidium caninum is considered to be the most common tapeworm infesting companion animals, but dipilidosis in humans is rare. The aims of this review were to improve current understanding of the epidemiology of this parasitosis and its management by the medical and veterinary community.

Methods A comprehensive review of the published literature during the last 21\ years (2000\–2021) on the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prevention measures of D. caninum infection and dipilidiosis in companion animals and humans was conducted.

Results Using predefined eligibility criteria for a search of the published literature, we retrieved and screened 280 publications. Of these, 161 (141 epidemiological studies, 20 case reports [16 human cases]) were considered for inclusion in this review. This parasitosis is present worldwide; however, despite being the most frequent cestode infection in animals, it is often underdiagnosed using common coprological techniques. Its diagnosis in humans has also proved challenging, being frequently confused with pinworm infection, leading to inappropriate treatment and to the persistence of the disease over time. Prevention measures include control of ectoparasites in animals and the environment, as well as regular deworming of animals, most commonly with praziquantel.

Conclusions The diagnosis of dipilidiosis remains challenging in both animals and humans, primarily due to the low sensitivity of the diagnostic methods currently available and a lack of knowledge of the morphological characteristics of the parasite. Although treatment with the appropriate anti-cestode compounds is well tolerated and results in resolution of the infection, indiscriminate use of these compounds may predispose to an increase in resistance. Given the worldwide distribution of this parasite, it is essential to act on several fronts, with a focus on health education for children and animal owners and the control of intermediate hosts, both in animals and in the surrounding environment. Graphical Abstract

}, keywords = {Cats, Diagnosis, Dipylidium caninum, dogs, epidemiology, humans, prevention, Siphonaptera, Treatment, zoonosis}, issn = {1756-3305}, doi = {10.1186/s13071-022-05243-5}, url = {https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-022-05243-5}, author = {Julieta Rousseau and Andry Castro and Teresa Novo and Carla Maia} } @article {96398, title = {Efficacy of a topical formulation containing esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel (NexGard Combo{\textregistered}) against natural infestations with the cat louse, Felicola subrostratus under field conditions}, journal = {Parasite}, volume = {29}, year = {2022}, month = {Jan-01-2022}, pages = {6 pp}, type = {Open Access}, abstract = {

Felicola subrostratus is the only species of louse affecting domestic cats. Although it is considered a rare ectoparasite of pet cats, it occurs mainly in stray or shelter animals and is sometimes associated with intense pruritus and secondary bacterial infections. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of a single dose of the topical formulation of esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel (NexGard Combo, Boehringer Ingelheim) in cats for the treatment of naturally acquired chewing lice infestation in a multi-site, positive-control, blinded clinical field study. Thirty-one domestic cats presenting natural F. subrostratus infestation were included in the study. The animals had not been treated with any ectoparasiticide within the previous 60 days. After inclusion, each cat was randomly assigned to one of the two groups: group 1, 14 cats treated with NexGard Combo or group 2, 17 cats treated with Frontline Combo. A clinical evaluation was performed at days 0 (inclusion), 14 and 30 and consisted in scoring the skin lesions and symptoms and scoring the presence of lice. On day 30, all cats from both groups scored 0 for the presence of live lice and no dead lice were found, demonstrating 100\% efficacy. The clinical scores significantly improved from day 0 to day 30 in both groups. During the 30 days of surveillance, no reinfestations due to the hatching of eggs were observed and none of the cats had any adverse reactions. Esafoxolaner demonstrated high efficacy for the treatment of F. subrostratus infestation.

R\ésum\é

Felicola subrostratus est la seule esp\èce de pou affectant les chats domestiques. Bien que ce pou soit rare comme ectoparasite chez les chats de compagnie, il infeste principalement les animaux errants ou en refuge et est parfois associ\é \à un prurit intense et \à des infections bact\ériennes secondaires. Le but de la pr\ésente \étude \était d\’\évaluer l\’efficacit\é d\’une dose unique de la formulation topique d\’esafoxolaner, d\’\éprinomectine et de praziquantel (NexGard Combo\®, Boehringer Ingelheim) chez le chat pour le traitement de l\’infestation naturelle par les poux broyeurs dans une \étude de terrain multi-sites, randomis\ée, avec un contr\ôle positif. Trente et un chats domestiques pr\ésentant une infestation naturelle par F. subrostratus ont \ét\é inclus dans l\’\étude. Les animaux n\’avaient \ét\é trait\és avec aucun ectoparasiticide au cours des 60 jours pr\éc\édents. Apr\ès inclusion, chaque chat a \ét\é assign\é au hasard \à l\’un des deux groupes : groupe 1, 14 chats trait\és avec NexGard Combo\®, ou groupe 2, 17 chats trait\és avec Frontline Combo\®. Une \évaluation clinique a \ét\é r\éalis\ée aux jours 0 (inclusion), 14 et 30 et a consist\é \à un score clinique des l\ésions et sympt\ômes cutan\és et \à noter la pr\ésence de poux. Au jour 30, tous les chats des deux groupes ont obtenu un score de 0 pour la pr\ésence de poux vivants et aucun pou mort n\’a \ét\é trouv\é, d\émontrant une efficacit\é de 100 \%. Les scores cliniques se sont significativement am\élior\és du jour 0 au jour 30 dans les deux groupes. Au cours des 30 jours de surveillance, aucune r\éinfestation due \à l\’\éclosion des \œufs n\’a \ét\é observ\ée et aucun des chats n\’a pr\ésent\é d\’effet ind\ésirable. L\’esafoxolaner a d\émontr\é une efficacit\é \élev\ée pour le traitement de l\’infestation par F. subrostratus.

}, keywords = {cat, Chewing lice, Efficacy assessment, Esafoxolaner}, issn = {1776-1042}, doi = {10.1051/parasite/2022062}, url = {https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2022/01/parasite220128/parasite220128.html}, author = {Mihalca, Andrei D. and Georgiana Deak and Luciana C{\u a}t{\u a}lina Panait and Stefan Rabei and Beugnet,F.} } @article {96222, title = {New records, and molecular detection of vector-borne pathogens in Felicola subrostratus from eastern Mexico}, journal = {Veterinary Research Communications}, volume = {47}, year = {2023}, pages = {145-2152}, type = {Online }, abstract = {

The study of lice associated with domestic cats is a neglected area of veterinary parasitology. In particular, the presence of the cat louse Felicola subrostratus, a small Ischnoceran species found in the fur of the domestic cat, is rarely recognized. In America, this species has been reported across six countries. Although it was also recently reported in Mexico, no studies on the molecular identification of the specimens or the monitoring of potential bacterial, and protozoan pathogens have been carried out. Thus, this work aimed to collect, and identify lice associated with domestic and free ranging cats from the states of Veracruz and Tabasco, using amplification and sequencing of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI), and the ribosomal 18S rDNA genes, and to monitor selected vector-borne bacterial (Bartonella, Mycoplasma, and Rickettsia) and protozoan (Babesia, and Hepatozoon) agents. Only entire lice were used for molecular host and pathogen identification. Eighty-one lice, identified as F. subrostratus, were recovered from five infested cats, and 30 were selected for molecular identification and pathogen surveillance. Analysis of the COI and 18S rDNA partial sequences showed a similarity of 96.79\%-100\% with sequences of F. subrostratus from the US. Mycoplasma haemofelis and Hepatozoon canis DNA was detected in three and four samples, respectively. This work provides new collection locations for F. subrostratus, and the first sequences of the COI and 18S rDNA genes from Mexico. It also reports two pathogenic microorganisms found in the lice.

}, keywords = {Chewing lice, Domestic cat, mexico, Veterinary parasitology}, issn = {0165-7380, 1573-7446}, doi = {10.1007/s11259-023-10173-3}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11259-023-10173-3}, author = {S{\'a}nchez-Montes, Sokani and Emilio Rend{\'o}n-Franco and Claudia I. Mu{\~n}oz-Garc{\'\i}a and Norma Edith Chagoya-Flores and Onofre-de Jes{\'u}s, Mar{\'\i}a de los {\'A}ngeles and Jorge Luis Chagoya-Fuentes and Jos{\'e} L. Bravo-Ramos and Marlene Sol{\'\i}s-Cort{\'e}s and Juan Jos{\'e} Lara-Castillo and Ingeborg Becker and Gerardo G. Ballados-Gonz{\'a}lez} } @article {96095, title = {An annotated checklist of the chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera, Amblycera, Rhynchophthirina) from domestic and wild mammals in Malaysia}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {5263}, year = {2023}, month = {Apr-04-2023}, pages = {40-60}, abstract = {

Literature records of chewing lice (Phthiraptera) from mammals in Malaysia were checked and reviewed, resulting in a list of 13 confirmed species belonging to eight genera (Bovicola, Felicola, Gliricola, Gyropus, Haematomyzus, Heterodoxus, Lorisicola, Trichodectes) from four families (Boopiidae, Gyropidae, Haematomyzidae, Trichodectidae) in three suborders (Amblycera, Ischnocera, Rhynchophthirina). We present a checklist of those 13 chewing lice recorded from Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo, including hosts, localities, and literature references. An additional 12 species are listed and discussed as possibly occurring in this country. A host-louse list is also given. \ 

}, keywords = {checklist, Chewing lice, localities, Malaysia, mammal hosts, references}, issn = {1175-5334, 1175-5326}, doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.5263.1.2}, url = {https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.5263.1.2}, author = {Abdul-Rahman Kazim and Jamal Houssaini and Dennis Tappe and Chong-Chin Heo} } @article {95747, title = {Zoonotic Vectorborne Pathogens and Ectoparasites of Dogs and Cats in Eastern and Southeast Asia}, journal = {Emerging Infectious Diseases}, volume = {26}, year = {2020}, month = {Jun-01-2020}, pages = {1221-1233}, abstract = {

To provide data that can be used to inform treatment and prevention strategies for zoonotic pathogens in animal and human populations, we assessed the occurrence of zoonotic pathogens and their vectors on 2,381 client-owned dogs and cats living in metropolitan areas of 8 countries in eastern and Southeast Asia during 2017\–2018. Overall exposure to ectoparasites was 42.4\% in dogs and 31.3\% in cats. Our data cover a wide geographic distribution of several pathogens, including Leishmania infantum and zoonotic species of filariae, and of animals infested with arthropods known to be vectors of zoonotic pathogens. Because dogs and cats share a common environment with humans, they are likely to be key reservoirs of pathogens that infect persons in the same environment. These results will help epidemiologists and policy makers provide tailored recommendations for future surveillance and prevention strategies.

}, issn = {1080-6040, 1080-6059}, doi = {10.3201/eid2606.191832}, url = {https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/6/19-1832_article}, author = {Vito Colella and Viet L. Nguyen and Do-Yew Tan and Na Lu and Fang Fang and Yin Zhijuan and Jiangwei Wang and Xin Liu and Xinghui Chen and Junyan Dong and Wisnu Nurcahyo and Upik K. Hadi and Virginia Mauro Venturina and Kenneth Boon-Yew Tong and Yi-Lun Tsai and Piyanan Taweethavonsawat and Saruda Tiwananthagorn and Thong-Quang Le and Khanh-Linh Bui and Malaika Watanabe and Rani, Puteri A.M.A. and Giada Annoscia and Beugnet,F. and Domenico Otranto and L{\'e}na{\"\i}g Halos} } @article {95746, title = {Ectoparasites of Stray Cats in Bangkok Metropolitan Areas, Thailand}, journal = {Kasetsart J. (Nat. Sci.)}, volume = {42}, year = {2008}, month = {Dec 2008}, pages = {71-75}, abstract = {

Ectoparasites are among the most common parasites in stray cats, which might represent potential reservoirs of external parasites to domestic cats, especially during mating season. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of ectoparasites in stray cats in Bangkok areas, particularly in monasteries. A total of 575 samples were collected from cats resided in monasteries of 50 districts of Bangkok areas, performed to identify parasitic stages, and examined under light microscopy. Overall prevalence of ectoparasites in stray cats was 95.8 \%. The study revealed that the parasite burdens in 98\% (49/50) of Bangkok areas. Saphan Sung district had the highest number (95.7\%) of infestations among 50 districts. No significant differences were associated with sex. Cats between 3-5 years were highly infected with 97.3 \%. Ctenocephalides felis felis (88.3\%), Felicola subrostratus (4.2\%), Notoedres cati (2.3\%), C. felis orientis (2.1\%) and Xenopsylla cheopitis (0.4\%) were found in stray cats. The high incidence of ectoparasitism in cats was due to the relative influence of behaviour and contaminated environment since these cats lived in the same environment as stray dogs. These results are indicative of the situation that stray cats were potential for some vector-borne diseases as same as stray dogs

}, keywords = {Bangkok areas, ectoparasites, Stray cats}, url = {https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/anres/article/view/244571}, author = {Sathaporn Jittapalapong and Arkom Sangvaranond and Tawin Inpankaew and Nongnuch Pinyopanuwat and Wissanuwat Chimnoi and Chanya Kengradomkij and Sirichai Wongnakphet} } @article {95715, title = {Lice and fleas of animals in Malaysia}, journal = {Kajian Veterinary}, volume = {2}, year = {1969}, month = {April 1969}, pages = {37}, type = {Letters to the Editor}, keywords = {Damalinia caprae, Damalinia limbata, Goniocotes gigas}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/95715.pdf}, author = {Ahmad Mustaffa-Babjee} } @article {95663, title = {Ectoparasites of domesticated animals in a rural Barangay, Davao City, Mindanao Island, Philippines}, journal = {Serangga}, volume = {25}, year = {2020}, pages = {118-130}, abstract = {

As the re-emergence of maladies in humans caused by bacterial species continues, the need to identify and determine possible routes of infection of bacterial pathogens is necessary. Special focus on the contribution of ectoparasites that infest domesticated animals appears timely especially in suburban or rural settings where domesticated animals form part of their communities. It is for this purpose that infested domesticated animals and their associated ectoparasites of a rural community in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines were accounted. Ectoparasites were sourced from domesticated animals with hair, feather, and fur and were extracted manually from the hosts and identified based on morphological features. Fifty host domesticated animals were inspected, 41 of which were infested with ectoparasites. A total of 433 individuals of ectoparasites were found: 87 (in chicken), 199 (in dogs), 94 (in cat), nine (in dove), and 44 (in goat) representing 10 species. Except for goats, 41\% of the domesticated animals were infested with more than one species of ectoparasite. Ten species of ectoparasites were identified with lice species dominating the pool of ectoparasites identified: Lice- 8; flea - 1; tick -1. All host domesticated animals were infested with at least one louse species while ticks were found only in dogs, and the flea species extracted only from dogs and cats. Data suggest the differential distribution of ectoparasites among domesticated animals in this rural barangay. Moreover, ectoparasites may transfer from one domesticated animal to another given the occurrence of several ectoparasite species in more than one inspected domesticated animal.

ABSTRAK

Apabila kemunculan semula penyakit malaria pada manusia yang disebabkan oleh spesies bakteria terus berlaku, keperluan untuk mengenal pasti dan menentukan kemungkinan jangkitan patogen bakteria adalah diperlukan. Tumpuan khusus terhadap peranan ektoparasit yang menjangkiti haiwan domestikasi muncul tepat pada masanya terutama di kawasan sub urban atau luar bandar di mana haiwan domestikasi dijadikan sebahagian daripada komuniti manusia. Untuk tujuan ini, haiwan domestikasi dan ektoparasit yang berkaitan dengan masyarakat luar bandar di Davao City, Mindanao, Filipina telah diambil kira. Ektoparasit diperolehi daripada haiwan domestikasi dari rambut, sayap, dan bulu dan diekstrak secaramanual dari perumah dan dikenal pasti berdasarkan ciri morfologi. Sebanyak 50 haiwan domestikasi diperiksa, 41 daripadanya telah dijangkiti oleh ektoparasit. Sebanyak 433 individu ektoparasit ditemui: 87 (pada ayam), 199 (pada anjing), 94 (pada kucing), sembilan (pada merpati), dan 44 (pada kambing) mewakili 10 spesies. Kecuali untuk kambing, 41\% daripada haiwan domestikasi dipenuhi lebih daripada satu spesies ektoparasit. Sepuluh spesies ektoparasit telah dikenalpasti dengan spesies kutu yang menguasai kumpulan ektoparasit yang dikenal pasti: Kutu-8; hama - 1; sengkenit -1. Kesemua haiwan domestikasi di infestasi dengan sekurang-kurangnya satu spesies kutu manakala sengkenit hanya terdapat pada anjing, dan spesies hama diekstrak hanya dari anjing dan kucing. Data menunjukkan wujud perbezaan taburan ektoparasit di kalangan haiwan domestikasi di kawasan barangay. Selain itu, ektoparasit boleh dipindahkan dari satu haiwan domestikasi kepada yang lain memandangkan berlakunya beberapa spesies ektoparasit dalam lebih daripada satu haiwan yang diperiksa.

Kata kunci: Penyakit, mikrobiologi, parasit, haiwan peliharaan, zoonosis

}, keywords = {disease, microbiology, parasites, pets, zoonosis}, issn = {394-5130}, url = {https://ejournals.ukm.my/serangga/article/view/35612}, author = {Elsa May Delima-Baron and Cyrell Ann S. Ruales} } @article {95447, title = {Four Species of under-Reported Parasitic Arthropods in Mexico and Their Potential Role as Vectors of Pathogens}, journal = {Journal of Parasitology}, volume = {106}, year = {2020}, month = {Dec-2020}, pages = {835-842}, abstract = {

Numerous arthropod taxa are important in human and veterinary medicine. The salivary secretions and feces of arthropods can cause allergic reactions in host vertebrates or harbor pathogens. Also, bites can be a risk factor for secondary infections. Documenting the diversity of arthropods of medical and veterinary importance remains an important aspect of disease control and prevention. We provide new records of ectoparasitic arthropods from Mexico that are of potential medical or veterinary relevance. Scanning electron microscopy along with amplification and sequencing of a fragment of the mitochondrial gene (16S rRNA) was used to confirm some species identities. We report the cat louse Felicola subrostratus from cats and the chewing louse Heterodoxus spiniger from dogs, which are common ectoparasites but largely not reported in Mexico. The chigger Eutrombicula alfreddugesi is common on wild lizards (Squamata). For the first time, E. alfreddugesi is reported on Hemidactylus frenatus (common house gecko). This reptile has a close relationship with humans and its chiggers can cause dermatitis (i.e., trombiculiasis) or transmit pathogens. In addition, the common bed bug Cimex lectularius is reported for the first time in the state of Yucatan, an atypical area for its natural distribution. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that Cimex lectularius from Yucatan is closely related to genetic sequences of Cimex lectularius from China. Knowing the regional distribution of arthropods allows the design and implementation of prevention strategies for those that have potential roles as reservoirs or vectors.

}, keywords = {cimex lectularius, Eutrombicula alfreddugesi}, issn = {0022-3395}, doi = {10.1645/20-58}, url = {https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-parasitology/volume-106/issue-6/20-58/Four-Species-of-under-Reported-Parasitic-Arthropods-in-Mexico-and/10.1645/20-58.short}, author = {Carlos M. Baak-Baak and Julian E. Garcia-Rejon and Julio Tzuc-Dzul and David Nu{\~n}ez-Corea and Roger Arana-Guardia and Rosa Cetina-Trejo and Carlos Machain-Williams and Matilde Jimenez-Coello and Karla Acosta-Viana and Oswaldo M. Torres-Chable and Jose E. Pietri and Nohemi Cigarroa-Toledo} } @article {95364, title = {Living cheek by jowl: The pathoecology of medieval York}, journal = {Quaternary International}, volume = {341}, year = {2014}, month = {08-2014}, pages = {131 - 142}, abstract = {

Medieval York was one of the largest and most important cities in England. The close confines of the city,the household and industrial waste, alongside the air and water pollution made this a city known for itspervasive smells, which at the time were considered to be a leading cause of disease. This paper aims topresent the environmental context for disease combined with the human osteological record to recon-struct the pathoecology of medieval York. Combining archaeological and historical data, we gain insightinto the interplay between medieval culture, disease, health, and the urban environment. It is clear thatlocal authorities were concerned about urban pollution, and historical evidence demonstrates that legalmeasures were taken to remove or regulate some of the perceived causes of pollution. There is ademonstrable trend towards improving environmental conditions in York between the 11th and mid-16th century. However, it is likely that the extant socio-environmental conditions continued tocontribute to morbidity, as evidenced by the prevalence of infection.

}, issn = {10406182}, doi = {10.1016/j.quaint.2013.07.032}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S104061821300431X}, author = {Gary King and Charlotte Henderson} } @article {94631, title = {Infesta{\c c}{\~a}o em Felis catus por Felicola subrostratus: Relato de Caso}, journal = {Pubvet}, volume = {12}, year = {2018}, month = {Jan 2018}, pages = {3 pp}, chapter = {139}, abstract = {

Paper in Portugese

RESUMO. A pediculose em gatos \é incomum e pouco relatada. Existe uma alt\íssima especificidade de hospedeiro que facilita a identifica\ç\ão. N\ão sendo encontrado nenhum outro relato deste parasito no sul do estado do Rio de Janeiro (Quatis), que descreva a incid\ência de Felicola subrostratus nesta regi\ão do Brasil. Os sinais cl\ínicos observados foram: Alopecias, tricorrexia, prurido intenso, irritabilidade, mudan\ças comportamentais, etc. Foi feita a identifica\ç\ão do parasito e o tratamento foi proposto, o qual foi bem-sucedido com a elimina\ç\ão dos parasitos, e melhora dos sinais cl\ínicos.

Palavras chave: ectoparasitas, felinos, pediculose

Spanish title: Infestaci\ón en Felis catus por Felicola subrostratus: Reporte de caso

RESUMEN. La pediculosis en gatos es inusual y poco relatada. Hay una especificidad de\ hu\ésped muy alta que facilita la identificaci\ón.\ No ha sido relatado casos de este par\ásito\ en el sur del estado de R\ío de Janeiro (municipio de Quatis), que describa la incidencia de Felicola subrostratus en esta regi\ón de Brasil. Los signos cl\ínicos observados fueron: Alopecia, tricorrexia, prurito intenso, irritabilidad, cambios de comportamiento, etc. El par\ásito fue identificado y el tratamiento fue propuesto, lo que fue exitoso con la\ eliminaci\ón de los par\ásitos y la mejora de los signos cl\ínicos.

Palabras clave: ectopar\ásitos, felinos, pediculosis

English title:\ Infestation in Felis catus by Felicola subrostratus: Case report

ABSTRACT. Pediculosis in cats is uncommon and poorly reported. There is a very high host specificity that facilitates identification. No other report of this parasite was found in the southern state of Rio de Janeiro (Quatis city), which describes the incidence of Felicola subrostratus in this region of Brazil. The clinical signs observed were: Alopecia, tricorrexia, intense pruritus, irritability, behavioral changes, etc. Identification of the parasite was made and the treatment was proposed, which was successful with elimination of the parasites, and improvement of the clinical signs.

}, keywords = {ectoparasites, felines, Pediculosis}, doi = {10.22256/pubvet.v12n1a12.1-3}, url = {http://www.pubvet.com.br/artigo/4329/infestaccedilatildeo-em-felis-catus-por-felicola-subrostratus-relato-de-caso}, author = {Nat{\'a}lia Braz de_Almeida_Pereira and Lundoi Tobias Lee and Luiza da_Rocha_Vieira} } @article {68944, title = {Ectoparasites in urban stray cats in Jerusalem, Israel: differences in infestation patterns of fleas, ticks and permanent ectoparasites.}, journal = {Medical and Veterinary Entomology}, volume = {28}, year = {2013}, pages = {314 - 318}, abstract = {

In a period cross-sectional study performed to examine ectoparasites on 340 stray cats in Jerusalem, Israel, 186 (54.7\%) were infested with the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae), 49 (14.4\%) with the cat louse, Felicola subrostratus (Phthiraptera: Trichodectidae), 41 (12.0\%) with the ear mite, Otodectes cynotis (Astigmata: Psoroptidae), three (0.9\%) with the fur mite, Cheyletiella blakei (Trobidiformes: Cheyletidae), two (0.6\%) with the itch mite Notoedres cati (Astigmata: Sarcoptidae), and 25 (7.3\%) with ticks of the species Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Ixodida: Ixodidae), Rhipicephalus turanicus or Haemaphysalis adleri (Ixodida: Ixodidae). A higher number of flea infestations was observed in apparently sick cats (P \< 0.05) and in cats aged \< 6 months (P \< 0.05). The proportion of flea-infested cats (P \< 0.01), as well as the number of fleas per infested cat (P \< 0.01), was higher in autumn than in other seasons. By contrast with findings in cats with flea infestations, rates of infestation with ticks were higher amongst cats with clinical signs (P \< 0.01) and cats aged \≥ 6 months (P \< 0.05). The high rates of ectoparasite infestation in the cats studied constitute a risk for the spread of vector-borne infections of zoonotic and veterinary importance.

}, keywords = {Cats, ectoparasites, Jerusalem, Prevalence}, issn = {1365-2915}, doi = {10.1111/mve.12032}, author = {Salant, H and Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu and Baneth, Gad} }