Angiostrongylus cantonensis in birds and other wildlife

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Angiostrongylus cantonensis in birds and other wildlife

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the rat lugworm, is an invasive parasitic nematode, prevalent in tropic and subtropical areas around the world. The land of origin of the parasite is believed to be in southeast continental Asia, first occurrence was described in Canton region in China. To finish its life-cycle, it uses rats as definitive host and slugs and snails as intermediate hosts. Prawns, frogs, planarians and reptiles can serve as paratenic host, accumulating the infectious stages in its tissues. The rat lungworm has spread together with rats, often on the board of ships, and successfully established itself in most Asian countries, Australia, Oceania, Americas and some parts of Africa. Being known as the causative agent of eosinophilic meningitis and encephalitis in humans and animals, it is considered one of the emerging diseases, and the range of its geographical distribution seems to be still growing. Infection of accidental hosts, such as bird and mammals, by A. cantonensis affects the central nervous system, and may lead to death in severe cases. Among known affected animals are several species of birds, dogs, horses or monkeys. Well described are numerous fatal infections of wild tawny frogmouths and domestic dogs from Australia. The risk of infection for humans and its consequences are rather well studied, but there are many remaining questions considering its role in the ecosystems. This presentation will discuss the potential impact the invasion of Angiostrongylus cantonensis might have on wildlife, and what can we do to further asses it.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Angiostrongylus cantonensis in birds and other wildlife

Popis výsledku anglicky

Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the rat lugworm, is an invasive parasitic nematode, prevalent in tropic and subtropical areas around the world. The land of origin of the parasite is believed to be in southeast continental Asia, first occurrence was described in Canton region in China. To finish its life-cycle, it uses rats as definitive host and slugs and snails as intermediate hosts. Prawns, frogs, planarians and reptiles can serve as paratenic host, accumulating the infectious stages in its tissues. The rat lungworm has spread together with rats, often on the board of ships, and successfully established itself in most Asian countries, Australia, Oceania, Americas and some parts of Africa. Being known as the causative agent of eosinophilic meningitis and encephalitis in humans and animals, it is considered one of the emerging diseases, and the range of its geographical distribution seems to be still growing. Infection of accidental hosts, such as bird and mammals, by A. cantonensis affects the central nervous system, and may lead to death in severe cases. Among known affected animals are several species of birds, dogs, horses or monkeys. Well described are numerous fatal infections of wild tawny frogmouths and domestic dogs from Australia. The risk of infection for humans and its consequences are rather well studied, but there are many remaining questions considering its role in the ecosystems. This presentation will discuss the potential impact the invasion of Angiostrongylus cantonensis might have on wildlife, and what can we do to further asses it.

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O - Ostatní výsledky

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

40301 - Veterinary science

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2019

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů