Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria
Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the prevalence and identification of gastrointestinal parasites in feces samples of dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria based on microscopic examination. Materials and Methods: A total of 717 fresh fecal samples obtained from 28 far...
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| author | Messaoud Bouragba AbdElkarim Laatamna Fatima Elzahra Cheddad Djamel Baroudi Karim Houali Ahcène Hakem |
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| description | Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the prevalence and identification of gastrointestinal parasites in feces samples of dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria based on microscopic examination.
Materials and Methods: A total of 717 fresh fecal samples obtained from 28 farms at Steppe and Northern Sahara regions of Algeria were processed for microscopic examination after concentration by formalin-ether sedimentation and flotation techniques. In addition, microscopic examination of Cryptosporidium spp. was done by modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining and Lugol staining procedure was used for the detection of Giardia cysts.
Results: Microscopic examination indicated an infection rate of gastrointestinal parasites of 48.26% (346/717). Protozoan infections were recorded at 17.02% (122/717), whereas helminth infections were recorded at 23.71% (170/717). In addition, mixed infection (protozoans and helminths) was seen at 7.53% (54/717). No correlation was found between infection and age of the animals, nor the consistency of the stool samples; in addition, neither influence of sex nor breed of camels was observed. Eighteen genera of gastrointestinal parasites were revealed; including four genera of protozoa, 12 Nematoda, one Cestoda, and one Trematoda. Strongyloides spp. and Eimeria spp. showed the highest rate of parasitism, while Cooperia spp. was observed with the lowest prevalence. Cryptosporidium spp. was detected in 13 among 717 examined samples (1.81%).
Conclusion: The parasite fauna infecting the gastrointestinal tract of the Algerian dromedary is much diversified. The detected parasites in camels are similar to counterparts in other ruminants, posing serious challenge to animal farming. Future studies should be carried out to better understand the epidemiology of these parasitic diseases and their economic and public health impact. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-674ccca6d3334997bfdefcc67b2caae32022-12-21T18:22:47ZengVeterinary WorldVeterinary World0972-89882231-09162020-08-011381635164010.14202/vetworld.2020.1635-1640Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in AlgeriaMessaoud Bouragba0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7294-1251AbdElkarim Laatamna1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0406-7467Fatima Elzahra Cheddad2Djamel Baroudi3Karim Houali4Ahcène Hakem5Laboratory of Analytical Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological and Agronomical Sciences, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria; Laboratory of Exploration and Valorization of Steppic Ecosystems, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Djelfa, Djelfa, Algeria.Laboratory of Exploration and Valorization of Steppic Ecosystems, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Djelfa, Djelfa, Algeria.Laboratory of Biomedical Analyses, Djelfa, Algeria.Higher National Veterinary School, Issad Abbes Street, Algiers, Algeria.Laboratory of Analytical Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological and Agronomical Sciences, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria.Laboratory of Exploration and Valorization of Steppic Ecosystems, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Djelfa, Djelfa, Algeria; Centre Research in Agro-Pastoralism, Djelfa, Algeria.Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the prevalence and identification of gastrointestinal parasites in feces samples of dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria based on microscopic examination. Materials and Methods: A total of 717 fresh fecal samples obtained from 28 farms at Steppe and Northern Sahara regions of Algeria were processed for microscopic examination after concentration by formalin-ether sedimentation and flotation techniques. In addition, microscopic examination of Cryptosporidium spp. was done by modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining and Lugol staining procedure was used for the detection of Giardia cysts. Results: Microscopic examination indicated an infection rate of gastrointestinal parasites of 48.26% (346/717). Protozoan infections were recorded at 17.02% (122/717), whereas helminth infections were recorded at 23.71% (170/717). In addition, mixed infection (protozoans and helminths) was seen at 7.53% (54/717). No correlation was found between infection and age of the animals, nor the consistency of the stool samples; in addition, neither influence of sex nor breed of camels was observed. Eighteen genera of gastrointestinal parasites were revealed; including four genera of protozoa, 12 Nematoda, one Cestoda, and one Trematoda. Strongyloides spp. and Eimeria spp. showed the highest rate of parasitism, while Cooperia spp. was observed with the lowest prevalence. Cryptosporidium spp. was detected in 13 among 717 examined samples (1.81%). Conclusion: The parasite fauna infecting the gastrointestinal tract of the Algerian dromedary is much diversified. The detected parasites in camels are similar to counterparts in other ruminants, posing serious challenge to animal farming. Future studies should be carried out to better understand the epidemiology of these parasitic diseases and their economic and public health impact.http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.13/August-2020/21.pdfalgeriacamel dromedaryhelminthsprevalenceprotozoans |
| spellingShingle | Messaoud Bouragba AbdElkarim Laatamna Fatima Elzahra Cheddad Djamel Baroudi Karim Houali Ahcène Hakem Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria Veterinary World algeria camel dromedary helminths prevalence protozoans |
| title | Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria |
| title_full | Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria |
| title_fullStr | Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria |
| title_short | Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria |
| title_sort | gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel camelus dromedarius in algeria |
| topic | algeria camel dromedary helminths prevalence protozoans |
| url | http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.13/August-2020/21.pdf |
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