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{"title":"New species of Parapharyngodon (Nematoda: Pharyngodonidae) parasite of Laudakia stoliczkana (Lacertilia: Agamidae) from Turpan-Hami Basin, China","authors":"Tao Wang ,&nbsp;Xiaofei Yan ,&nbsp;Ziqi Jiang ,&nbsp;Jiayi Xu ,&nbsp;Yiyang Zhao ,&nbsp;Chong Liu ,&nbsp;Yi Ba","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101107","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101107","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A new nematode species, <em>Parapharyngodon stoliczkana</em> sp. nov. (Nematoda: Pharyngodonidae), is described from the cecum of <em>Laudakia stoliczkana</em> (Agamidae) in China's Turpan-Hami Basin, marking the first documentation of intestinal helminths in this host. Specimens were analyzed via integrative taxonomy, combining morphological (light and scanning electron microscopy) and molecular approaches (<em>18S</em>, <em>28S</em> rRNA and <em>COI</em> genes). Males exhibited four labial papillae, three pairs of caudal papillae, a single spicule (67.16–77.82 μm), and lateral alae. Females possessed six labial papillae, operculated eggs (150–156 × 37–39 μm), and post-bulbar ovaries. Phylogenetic analyses of concatenated sequences (<em>18S</em> + <em>28S</em> + <em>COI</em>) placed <em>P. stoliczkana</em> sp. nov. as a sister lineage to <em>P. echinatus</em> + <em>P. micipsae</em> (BPP = 1, BS = 99), with genetic divergences exceeding interspecific thresholds (<em>COI</em> p-distance: 36.34–49.53 %). Infection prevalence was 100 % (8 hosts), mean intensity 360.1 ± 41.2 helminths/host. Morphologically, the species differs from congeners in caudal papillation, spicule length, and ovarian positioning. This study resolves taxonomic ambiguities in <em>Parapharyngodon</em>, provides diagnostic keys, and establishes foundational molecular data for future studies on reptile-parasite coevolution in arid ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101107"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144490416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity and distribution of helminth communities of the rodent Akodon montensis Thomas, 1913 (Rodentia: Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae) in preserved and altered environments in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil","authors":"Camila dos Santos Lucio ,&nbsp;Thiago dos Santos Cardoso ,&nbsp;Rosana Gentile ,&nbsp;Viviane Brito Dias ,&nbsp;Milton Cezar Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Bernardo Rodrigues Teixeira ,&nbsp;Paulo Sérgio D'Andrea","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101106","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101106","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The conversion of natural landscapes into agricultural and urban areas results in vegetation loss and habitat fragmentation, affecting biodiversity and favoring generalist species, such as <em>Akodon montensis</em>. This rodent species acts as a reservoir for zoonotic agents and harbors various parasites, including helminths, which are important indicators of environmental changes. The present study analyzed the structure, composition, and diversity of the helminth community of <em>A. montensis</em> in the Atlantic Forest, considering four locations in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. We calculated parasitological parameters (abundance, intensity and prevalence of infection) for each helminth species and evaluated helminth diversity within and between each individual host. In addition, we assessed the influence of type of environment (preserved forest or altered matrix) and host characteristics (sex and body size) on parasitological parameters of helminth species and on helminth diversity. A total of 64 individuals of <em>A. montensis</em> were analyzed, of which 60.9 % were infected with at least one helminth species. Nine species were collected, including eight nematodes and one cestode. No influence of the type of environment and host characteristics was observed on the parasitological parameters of some helminth species (e.g., <em>Protospirura numidica criceticola</em>, <em>Rodentolepis akodontis</em>, <em>Stilestrongylus eta</em> and <em>Syphacia</em> (<em>Syphacia</em>) <em>carlitosi</em>) and on the diversity of helminths within each individual host. A low effect of the type of environment on the diversity of parasites was observed among infracommunities. As an opportunistic species, <em>A. montensis</em> can exploit a wide range of resources and environmental conditions, making it less susceptible to variations in parasite diversity across habitats. These findings reinforce the importance of investigating parasite fauna in different landscapes to understand the impacts of anthropization on host-parasite interactions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101106"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144365384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ehrlichia canis and Hepatozoon spp. in captive tigers in Thailand","authors":"C. Mongkolphan ,&nbsp;A. Saechin ,&nbsp;T. Chamsai ,&nbsp;P. Sedwisai ,&nbsp;R. Boonyarittichaikij ,&nbsp;S. Tangsudjai","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101105","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101105","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Captive wildlife can serve as reservoirs for various tick-borne pathogens for both domestic animals and humans. Ecotourism tiger parks, where tigers (<em>Panthera tigris</em>) engage with humans and other animals, increase the risk of disease transmission. This study aimed to investigate the infection rate, co-infection patterns, and associated risk factors of tick-borne pathogens (<em>Ehrlichia</em>, <em>Hepatozoon</em>, and <em>Babesia</em>) in captive tigers in Thailand. Blood samples were collected from 100 tigers and analyzed using multiplex PCR to detect the presence of three genera of tick-borne pathogens. The overall infection rate at least one tick-borne pathogen was 17 % (17/100). <em>Ehrlichia canis</em> was the most common, affecting 15 % (15/100) of the tigers, followed by <em>Hepatozoon</em> spp. [5 % (5/100)], with no detected <em>Babesia</em> spp. infection. <em>Ehrlichia canis</em> and <em>Hepatozoon</em> spp. co-infections were confirmed in 3 % (3/100) of the cases. Infection rates were examined according to sex and age. Female tigers exhibited a higher infection rate (22.22 % (10/45)) than males (12.73 % (7/55)), though this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.209). Age was a significant factor, with older tigers showing higher infection rates (p &lt; 0.001). Co-infections were observed in tigers older than seven years. All infected tigers, single or co-infected, commonly exhibited hyperproteinemia, anemia, and elevated creatinine levels in their blood. All pathogens identified in this study posed health risks to captive tigers, with infection rates primarily influenced by age. <em>Ehrlichia canis</em> poses the highest health risk for captive tigers in Thailand. These findings underscore the importance of routine health monitoring and effective tick control strategies to protect these endangered animals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101105"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144320398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bringing to light unnoticed data on the genetic and host diversity of ungulate Plasmodium","authors":"Boris Kevin Makanga ,&nbsp;Larson Boundenga ,&nbsp;Paul Yannick Bitome-Essono ,&nbsp;Céline Arnathau ,&nbsp;Virginie Rougeron ,&nbsp;Franck Prugnolle","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The genus <em>Plasmodium</em>, best known for causing malaria in humans, also infects a diverse array of vertebrates, including ungulates. Despite the first report of <em>Plasmodium</em> in ungulates dating back to 1913, research on these parasites has remained scarce, largely overshadowed by studies on primate, avian, and rodent <em>Plasmodium</em>. A century later, in 2016, three independent publications renewed interest by reporting the first genetic sequences of ungulate <em>Plasmodium</em> from different host species and continents. Since then, several studies have explored their genetic diversity across various host species and geographic regions. Among these, two studies investigated <em>Plasmodium</em> in African forest and savanna ungulates, identifying several new host species, particularly within the genera <em>Tragelaphus</em>, <em>Syncerus</em>, and <em>Cephalophus</em>. However, these findings remained largely unnoticed by the <em>Plasmodium</em> research community, as the primary focus of the publications was on xenosurveillance (the use of hematophagous flies and their blood meals to detect pathogens) rather than malaria parasites <em>per se</em>. Here, we reanalyze these overlooked data to clarify the evolutionary relationships of ungulate <em>Plasmodium</em>. Phylogenetic analyses confirm that these parasites form a monophyletic group, distinct from <em>Plasmodium</em> infecting primates, rodents, and bats. Within this group, two main clades were identified, encompassing parasites from various ungulate hosts. While <em>Cephalophus</em> parasites cluster with previously described sequences, those from <em>Tragelaphus</em> and <em>Syncerus</em> form distinct lineages, likely representing novel species. Expanding knowledge of ungulate <em>Plasmodium</em>, particularly in under-explored regions and host species, is crucial for understanding the evolution and diversity of these parasites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101104"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144490415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First report of three different parasite species in two dolphin species stranded on the coast of Portugal","authors":"João T. Cruz ,&nbsp;David W. Ramilo ,&nbsp;Jorge Correia ,&nbsp;Fernando Afonso ,&nbsp;Isabel Pereira da Fonseca ,&nbsp;Luís Cardoso ,&nbsp;Alfonso Marzal ,&nbsp;Marina Sequeira ,&nbsp;Ana Falcão ,&nbsp;Luís Madeira de Carvalho","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101102","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101102","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the dynamics of the interaction of marine parasites with their hosts, especially in terms of diversity, distribution and pathogenicity can be of great importance in a Global Change era. Monitoring the parasite diversity of marine mammals holds not only ecological importance but also can be of significance for public health. However, there is a scarcity of parasitological research on cetaceans in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, namely in Portugal. Here we explore the morphology, diversity and pathogenicity of parasites in two different cetaceans, <em>Delphinus delphis</em> (common dolphin) and <em>Stenella coeruleoalba</em> (striped dolphin), stranded near the coast of Lisbon, Portugal. During their necropsy, three parasite species were collected and preserved in 70 % ethanol. In the laboratory, nematodes were identified as <em>Halocercus delphini</em>, and tetraphyllidean merocercoids as <em>Clistobothrium delphini</em> and <em>Clistobothrium grimaldii</em>. Additionally, <em>C. delphini</em> specimens were classified as belonging to morphotypes B and C. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reference of these three parasites species in Portugal. This information is critical for understanding the impact of these organisms on the health of dolphins and adds information to the parasitological fauna of these hosts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101102"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144314087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy and safety of afoxolaner (NexGard®) in a collection of captive-bred lizards for the treatment and control of mite infestation","authors":"Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan ,&nbsp;Livia Perles ,&nbsp;Chiara Miuli ,&nbsp;Pietro Larichiutta ,&nbsp;Matteo Legrottaglie ,&nbsp;Marcos Antônio Bezerra-Santos ,&nbsp;Rossella Samarelli ,&nbsp;Philippe Berny ,&nbsp;Frederic Beugnet ,&nbsp;Domenico Otranto","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101103","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101103","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lizards and other reptiles are increasingly gaining popularity as pets worldwide. These animals may be commonly parasitized by species of mites such as <em>Ophionyssus natricis</em>, which are deleterious, also because of their role as vectors of pathogens, including zoonotic ones. Treatment options are limited and may not be completely resolutive or safe. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard®; Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany) in a collection of mite-infested captive-bred lizards that were housed in mixed enclosures with other reptile classes, in a zoological park located in southern Italy. Lizards were clinically examined and weighed, and mite infestations were assessed on the animals and in their enclosures (environment). All animals were treated with a dose of 2.5 mg afoxolaner per kilogram body weight (2.5 mg/kg) administered orally. All animals were examined pre-treatment (T0) and at various time points post-treatment (T1, 24 h; T2, 14 days; T3, 28 days). The collected mites were morphologically identified at the species level and the species identity also confirmed molecularly and phylogenetically. Animals were morpho-molecularly screened for hemoparasites, endoparasites and vector-borne pathogens. Overall, 28 lizards were screened, and <em>Leishmania infantum</em> was detected in a Sudan plated lizard. Moreover, 6 (21.4 %) lizards had at least one mite. Mites were identified as <em>O. natricis</em> and <em>Pterygosoma inermis</em> infesting Indonesian blue-tongued skinks and Roughtail rock agamas, respectively. No mites were found on hosts after T1, and at T3 no mites were observed in the environment. No side effects were observed in the treated lizards. A single oral administration of afoxolaner at 2.5 mg/kg was a safe treatment in lizards and 100 % effective for the treatment and prevention of common mite species infestations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101103"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First detection of Echinococcus multilocularis in golden jackals (Canis aureus) in Bosnia and Herzegovina","authors":"Naida Kapo ,&nbsp;Jasmin Omeragić ,&nbsp;Azra Bačić ,&nbsp;Šejla Goletić ,&nbsp;Adis Softić ,&nbsp;Vedad Škapur ,&nbsp;Toni Eterović ,&nbsp;Jasna Salkić ,&nbsp;Teufik Goletić","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101099","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101099","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Echinococcus multilocularis</em>, the causative agent of alveolar echinococcosis (AE), is a parasitic zoonosis of increasing public health significance in Europe. Although previously confirmed in red foxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this study provides the first report of <em>E. multilocularis</em> in golden jackals (<em>Canis aureus</em>) in the country. Between December 2024 and March 2025, a total of 44 golden jackals were examined across 15 localities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with <em>E. multilocularis</em> detected in 6.8 % of the samples from three sites in Western and Central Bosnia and Herzegovina. Adult <em>Echinococcus</em> spp. worms were first detected using the intestinal scraping technique and identified by microscopy. To confirm these findings and differentiate between <em>Echinococcus</em> species, DNA extracted from adult worms was then subjected to species-specific PCR targeting a fragment of the mitochondrial 12S ribosomal RNA gene. PCR-positive samples for <em>E. multilocularis</em> were further validated by next-generation sequencing (NGS) of a 203 bp amplicon of the 12S rRNA gene. These findings indicate an expanding distribution of <em>E. multilocularis</em> in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting the role of golden jackals as definitive hosts for the parasite. Given the growing jackal population in the country and the increasing public health concerns, enhanced surveillance and further research are warranted, particularly regarding human cases of <em>E. multilocularis</em> infection, to better understand the associated epidemiological risks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101099"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144281166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic cats and northern fur seals of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska","authors":"Tania Dawant ,&nbsp;Richard Gerhold ,&nbsp;Danielle Scott ,&nbsp;Chunlei Su ,&nbsp;Lauren Divine ,&nbsp;Mike Williams ,&nbsp;Rolf Ream ,&nbsp;Tom Gelatt ,&nbsp;Colleen Duncan","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101096","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101096","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Disseminated toxoplasmosis has been described in northern fur seals, however little is known about the significance and epidemiology of this pathogen in free ranging populations. We tested archived serum from a subset of domestic cats (<em>Felis catus</em>) and adult northern fur seals (<em>Callorhinus ursinus</em>; NFS<em>)</em> in the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, for <em>T. gondii</em> antibodies and feline fecal samples for <em>T. gondii</em> oocysts. Of the 37 cats, two (5.4 %) were seropositive and all (n = 36) fecal float samples were negative. Of the 225 NFS serum samples, 37 (16.4 %) were positive by modified agglutination tests. There was no statistically significant difference in the seroprevalence of NFS by year or region of animal capture. These findings suggest that <em>T. gondii</em> exposure in both cats and NFS is present but appears lower in this region compared to other studied areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101096"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144281167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eco-epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in captive chimpanzees in Gabon","authors":"Mohamed Hassani Mohamed-Djawad ,&nbsp;Krista Mapagha-Boundoukou ,&nbsp;Neil M. Longo-Pendy ,&nbsp;Serge Ely Dibakou ,&nbsp;Barthelemy Ngoubangoye ,&nbsp;Papa Ibnou Ndiaye ,&nbsp;Larson Boundenga","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101101","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101101","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the influence of abiotic variables (precipitation, soil surface temperature, and soil water content) and intrinsic factors (sex, age class, and social status) on the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in two populations of chimpanzees (<em>Pan troglodytes</em>) in Gabon: one in captivity at the Primatology Center of CIRMF (n = 41) and the other in semi-captivity at Lékédi Park (n = 46). A total of 87 fecal samples were analyzed using flotation and sedimentation techniques. Fourteen gastrointestinal parasite taxa were identified, including two novel findings in chimpanzees: <em>Fasciola hepatica</em> and <em>Toxocara</em> sp. The overall prevalence was 85.4 % at the Primatology Center and 95.7 % at Lékédi Park. Binary logistic regression models revealed significant associations between intrinsic traits and parasite occurrence in captive individuals. Juveniles were at higher risk of <em>Balantioides coli</em> infection compared to adults (OR = 7.24; 90 % CI: 2.15–24.3; p = 0.047), while subordinate individuals were less likely to be infected than dominants (OR = 0.08; 90 % CI: 0.02–0.165; p = 0.007). Males were significantly more likely to be infected with strongylid nematodes (Strongylida fam. gen.) than females (OR = 6.58; 90 % CI: 1.90–22.7; p = 0.023). No significant associations were found between intrinsic factors and parasite occurrence in semi-captive individuals. Precipitation was significantly associated with increased infection risks in semi-captive chimpanzees, particularly for <em>Balantioides coli</em>, <em>Entamoeba</em> sp., <em>Mammomonogamus</em> sp., <em>Strongyloides</em> sp., and <em>Trichuris</em> sp. Conversely, in captive chimpanzees, precipitation was negatively associated with <em>Entamoeba</em> sp. and Strongylida fam. gen. Soil surface temperature was inversely correlated with the presence of <em>Balantioides coli</em>, <em>Entamoeba</em> sp., and <em>Mammomonogamus</em> sp. in the semi-captive group. No significant associations were detected between soil water content and parasite occurrence. A Spearman rank correlation analysis revealed a strong positive, though non-significant, relationship between parasite prevalence in soil samples and in captive chimpanzees (ρ = 0.82; p = 0.089).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101101"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144307988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Louse flies (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) of Romania: New records and novel host–parasite and hyperparasites associations","authors":"Laura Mlynárová ,&nbsp;Peter Manko ,&nbsp;Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie ,&nbsp;Laura-Elena Topală ,&nbsp;Martin Hromada ,&nbsp;Jozef Oboňa","doi":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents records of ectoparasitic flies from the family Hippoboscidae collected in Romania between 2022 and 2024. A total of seven species were recorded, with <em>Pseudolynchia canariensis</em> (Macquart in Webb and Berthelot, 1839) representing a new record for the fauna of Romania. To the best of the authors' knowledge, many of the parasite-host associations are new and are previously unpublished. In addition, a graphical network illustrating these associations is provided. This network highlights the frequency and diversity of host-parasite interactions across the study sites. The recorded phoresis of <em>Guimaraesiella</em> (Mallophaga) on <em>Ornithomya avicularia</em> (Linnaeus, 1758) and the hyperparasites <em>Hemimyialges macdonaldi</em> (Evans et al., 1963) and <em>Myialges anchora</em> Sergent and Trouessart, 1907 (both Acariformes: Epidermoptidae) on <em>Ornithoica turdi</em> (Olivier in Latreille, 1811) are newly documented in Romania.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 101100"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144253930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}