02152nas a2200253 4500008004100000022001400041245015200055210006900207260001600276300001100292490000700303520128500310653001901595653001001614653002901624653003001653653001301683653001501696100003101711700003201742700002201774700002601796856007601822 2022 eng d a1383-576900aParasite island syndromes in the context of nidicolous ectoparasites: Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) in wild passerine birds from Azores Archipelago0 aParasite island syndromes in the context of nidicolous ectoparas cAug-01-2022 a1025640 v893 a

Island syndrome, previously established for isolation process of insular vertebrates' populations, have been adapted to insular parasites communities, termed parasite island syndromes. In this work, were studied for the first time the insular syndromes for nidicolous ectoparasites of the bird species, Turdus merula, Sylvia atricapilla, Fringilla coelebs and Erithacus rubecula from Azores and the mainland Portugal. Flea species were only recorded on Azorean birds, namely Dasypsyllus gallinulae and Ctenocephalides felis felis, known as not host-specific parasites. In the absence of shared flea species between mainland and islands birds, a comparison among our fleas prevalence to Azores Islands and mainland fleas prevalence, recorded to others European studies, showed that Azorean host populations undergo higher prevalence than the mainland one. This result was consistent with parasite island syndromes predictions recorded to ectoparasites, hippoboscid flies and chewing lice, that fleas have higher prevalence on the Azores Islands compared to mainland Portugal. However, our results provide a new perspective to parasite island syndromes assumptions, namely in the context of nidicolous ectoparasites that spend only brief periods on the hosts' body.

10aAzores Islands10afleas10aNidicolous ectoparasites10aParasite island syndromes10aPortugal10awild birds1 aTomás, André, Filipe Ven1 ada Fonseca, Isabel, Pereira1 aValkenburg, Thijs1 aRebelo, Maria, Teresa uhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S138357692200028901991nas a2200253 4500008004100000245010200041210006900143260001300212300000800225490000700233520121400240653001601454653001601470653001701486653001301503100001901516700001901535700001801554700001801572700002001590700003201610700001901642856007601661 2021 eng d00aPresence of one ecto- and two endoparasite species of the black stork (Ciconia nigra) in Portugal0 aPresence of one ecto and two endoparasite species of the black s cJan-2021 a5pp0 v173 a

Background The black stork ( Ciconia nigra Linnaeus, 1758) is a recognized endangered species in Europe and most of the specimens from the Western Palearctic region breed in the Iberian Peninsula. Available works regarding parasites in black storks are scarce. This work reports the presence one ecto- and two endoparasite species from a black stork in Portugal.

Case presentation A black stork was found in southern Portugal after colliding against electric cables. The specimen did not survive its sustained injuries and a post-mortem exam was performed. During the procedure, several ecto- and endoparasite specimens were found. The collected parasites were lice ( Neophilopterus tricolor ), nematodes ( Desportesius sagittatus ) and trematodes ( Cathaemasia hians ).

Conclusions Three different species of parasites are reported from a black stork in Portugal. Ecto- and endoparasites of C. nigra have not frequently been described in the literature, and this case report is a contribution to the field. Additional studies will be important to better understand the impact that parasites can have on C. nigra health and survival.

10aBlack stork10aCathaemasia10aDesportesius10aPortugal1 aRamilo, D., W.1 aCaetano, Inês1 aBrazio, Erica1 aMira, Manuela1 aAntunes, Leonor1 ada Fonseca, Isabel, Pereira1 aCardoso, Luís uhttps://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-020-02724-602754nam a2200409 4500008004100000020002200041245013800063210006900201260004400270300001400314520148600328653001201814653001401826653001301840653002001853653000901873100002801882700002601910700001901936700001701955700001401972700001501986700001902001700002102020700002402041700001702065700003102082700001702113700001402130700001302144700001702157700001702174700002602191700002802217700003202245856006702277 2020 eng d a978-3-030-61980-000aVectors and Vector Borne Diseases: Morphological and Molecular Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, Population Genetics and Control Strategies0 aVectors and Vector Borne Diseases Morphological and Molecular Di aChambSpringer International Publishing a321 - 3433 a

Vector-borne diseases are transmitted through arthropods and new associations between them and pathogens are continually being described. In the present study, authors briefly address their research areas, reporting multiple collaboration studies and major findings achieved by the CIISA’s Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases team and its partners over the past few years. Starting with Culicoides, their importance as vectors of animal/human diseases, the description of new species and also species modelling as disease surveillance is discussed. Studies on national lice species in wild birds raise awareness to a so far neglected group, evincing known records and new contributions towards a better knowledge. Tick and tick-borne pathogen studies over the years have contributed to a national portrait of species geographic and seasonal distribution and to pathogen endemic associations, describing most common public and veterinary health threats. In this regard, morphology identification strategies are enounced and molecular markers used considered. Due to a reported rise in prevalence, piroplasms impact is particularly focused as a major concern for cattle production industry sector. A national overview concerning Theileria and Babesia prevalence inferences and diagnosis specificities are reviewed. Ultimately, a national Dirofilaria immitis and Angiostrongylus vasorum epidemiological update is given while diagnosis and treatment options are debated.

10aControl10aDiagnosis10aPortugal10aRisk-assessment10aVBDs1 aFreitas-Duarte, Antonio1 aLopes-da-Costa, Luís1 aRamilo, D., W.1 aAlho, A., M.1 aGomes, J.1 aSantos, M.1 aSantos, A., S.1 aSantos-Silva, M.1 aAlexandre-Pires, G.1 aMeireles, J.1 aTomás, André, Filipe Ven1 aZúquete, S.1 aAmaro, A.1 aBelo, S.1 aSchnyder, M.1 aDeplazes, P.1 aRebelo, Maria, Teresa1 aMadeira-de-Carvalho, L.1 ada Fonseca, Isabel, Pereira uhttps://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-61981-7_1802567nas a2200217 4500008004100000245007900041210006900120260010100189520171100290653001002001653001702011653003002028653002402058653001302082653001302095100003102108700002302139700002602162700003202188856012902220 2018 eng d00aChewing lice of wild birds from Portugal: neglected group of ectoparasites0 aChewing lice of wild birds from Portugal neglected group of ecto aUniversity of Lisbon, PortugalbFaculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Lisbonc20183 a

Background: Chewing lice are permanent, obligate and host-specific ectoparasites commonly found on birds. Although chewing lice are relatively benign parasites, when present in large numbers they can cause changes in flight performance, thermoregulatory capacity, body mass and survival of the birds. According to BirdLife International approximately 310 species of birds occur in Portugal. However, the number of louse species documented is very limited. This study was carried out to determine chewing louse species of wild birds from Portugal. Methods: This study involves birds captured in mist-nets during the scientific ringing sessions and birds admitted at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Investigation Centre of Ria Formosa. Chewing lice were collected using two methods: 1) visual search and collect for chewing lice in the plumage of each bird, during approximately 2 minutes; 2) fumigation chamber method, where birds are exposed to ethyl acetate for 15 minutes. Phthiraptera species were slide-mounted according to the Canada Balsam technique and identified. Results: Chewing lice were found on 43 (21.9%) of the 196 specimens of wild birds examined, independently of the method applied. One hundred and twenty-two birds were only visually examined, with 26 (21.3%) being parasitized. While for the fumigation method, 74 birds were examined, with 17 (22.9%) infested. Infested birds comprise 12 species and the chewing lice identified belong to suborders Amblycera (14 species) and Ischnocera (7 species).

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10abirds10aChewing lice10aGuimaraesiella tovornikae10aLunaceps schismatus10aPortugal10awildlife1 aTomás, André, Filipe Ven1 aPalma, Ricardo, L.1 aRebelo, Maria, Teresa1 ada Fonseca, Isabel, Pereira uhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/329153800_Chewing_lice_of_wild_birds_from_Portugal_neglected_group_of_ectoparasites02118nas a2200181 4500008004100000022001300041245006900054210006700123260001600190300001400206490000700220520153100227100003101758700002301789700002601812700003201838856006601870 2016 eng d a1383576900aChewing lice (Phthiraptera) from wild birds in southern Portugal0 aChewing lice Phthiraptera from wild birds in southern Portugal cJan-06-2016 a295 - 3010 v653 a

This study was carried out to determine chewing louse species of wild birds in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, located in southern Portugal. In addition, the hypothesis that bird age, avian migration and social behaviour have an impact on the louse prevalence was tested. Between September and December of 2013, 122 birds (belonging to 10 orders, 19 families, 31 genera and 35 species) captured in scientific ringing sessions and admitted to the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Investigation Centre of Ria Formosa were examined for lice. Twenty-six (21.3%) birds were found to be infested with at least one chewing louse species. The chewing lice identified include 18 species. Colonial birds (34.9%) and migratory birds (29.5%) had statistically significant higher prevalence than territorial birds (6.8%) and resident birds (13.1%), respectively. This paper records 17 louse species for the first time in southern Portugal: Laemobothrion maximum, Laemobothrion vulturis, Actornithophilus piceus lari, Actornithophilus umbrinus, Austromenopon lutescens, Colpocephalum heterosoma, Colpocephalum turbinatum, Eidmanniella pustulosa, Nosopon casteli, Pectinopygus bassani, Pseudomenopon pilosum, Trinoton femoratum, Trinoton querquedulae, Craspedorrhynchus platystomus, Degeeriella fulva, Falcolipeurus quadripustulatus, Lunaceps schismatus. Also a nymph of the genus Strigiphilus was collected from a Eurasian eagle-owl. These findings contribute to the knowledge of avian chewing lice from important birds areas in Portugal.

1 aTomás, André, Filipe Ven1 aPalma, Ricardo, L.1 aRebelo, Maria, Teresa1 ada Fonseca, Isabel, Pereira uhttp://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S138357691630011300489nas a2200145 4500008004100000245005100041210005100092300001200143490000700155100003100162700002300193700002600216700003200242856006900274 2014 eng d00aMalofagos em aves selvagens no sul de portugal0 aMalofagos em aves selvagens no sul de portugal a124-1250 v201 aTomás, André, Filipe Ven1 aPalma, Ricardo, L.1 aRebelo, Maria, Teresa1 ada Fonseca, Isabel, Pereira uhttp://phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/68858.pdf