Unusual Localization of <i>Hysterothylacium Incurvum</i> in <i>Xiphias gladius</i> (Linnaeus 1758) Caught in the Atlantic Ocean

Unusual Localization of <i>Hysterothylacium Incurvum</i> in <i>Xiphias gladius</i> (Linnaeus 1758) Caught in the Atlantic Ocean

This study represents the first report of <i>Hysterothylacium incurvum</i> within swordfish (<i>Xiphias gladius</i>) heart chambers. Swordfish is a large pelagic teleost, considered one of the most appreciated fish worldwide. Among swordfish parasites, <i>Anisakis</i...

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Main Authors: Giovanni De Benedetto, Ivan Corti, Renato Malandra, Kristian Riolo, Alessia Giannetto, Gabriella Gaglio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
swordfish
heart chambers
parasitic disease
Raphidascaridae
fish market
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/11/1315

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