Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Parasitic diseases of wild animals represent an important area of research. In addition to the significant impact on wildlife health and fitness, many parasitic diseases have zoonotic implications. Due to limited scientific information, this research aimed to investigate parasitic diseases in wildli...
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| author | Jasmin Omeragić Naida Kapo Vedad Škapur Adis Softić Šejla Goletić Ermin Šaljić Teufik Goletić |
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| description | Parasitic diseases of wild animals represent an important area of research. In addition to the significant impact on wildlife health and fitness, many parasitic diseases have zoonotic implications. Due to limited scientific information, this research aimed to investigate parasitic diseases in wildlife in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), focusing on the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H), emphasizing zoonotic species. In the period from April 2020 to November 2022, we conducted research on 9 wildlife species. We analyzed fecal samples to detect and identify diagnostic stages (eggs, larvae, cysts, and oocysts) of various animal endoparasites using coprological methods, such as sedimentation, flotation, and the Baermann technique. The MERIFLUOR® Cryptosporidium/Giardia test was also used for the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts. In the case of red foxes, intestinal samples were examined using the intestinal scraping technique to detect adult helminths. All collected muscle samples were subjected to the artificial digestion method for Trichinella detection. From 1,278 samples, 70.9% were positive. Parasitic infections were confirmed in 15.9% (11/69) of bears; 83.7% (262/313) of red foxes; 67.6% (44/65) of wolves; 25% (1/4) of wildcats; 20% (1/5) of badger; 43.7% (7/16) of martens; 39.7% (76/191) of wild boars; 84.5% (350/414) of deer, and 77.1% (155/201) of hares. The finding of zoonotic parasites (Toxocara canis, Uncinaria spp., Trichinella spp., Echinococcus spp. etc.) is particularly important due to their potential detrimental effects on human health, which highlights the need for further investigations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ba9809081e7b47ecbbf22f5a0ccaa8bd2024-03-18T09:01:30ZengSs.Cyril and Methodius University, SkopjeMacedonian Veterinary Review1409-76211857-74152024-03-01471717910.2478/macvetrev-2024-0017Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and HerzegovinaJasmin Omeragić0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9018-811XNaida Kapo1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5488-1307Vedad Škapur2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1311-9807Adis Softić3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0209-2661Šejla Goletić4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6161-0185Ermin Šaljić5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5399-4916Teufik Goletić6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4317-3433Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaVeterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaFaculty of Agriculture and Food Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaVeterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaVeterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaVeterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaVeterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaParasitic diseases of wild animals represent an important area of research. In addition to the significant impact on wildlife health and fitness, many parasitic diseases have zoonotic implications. Due to limited scientific information, this research aimed to investigate parasitic diseases in wildlife in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), focusing on the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H), emphasizing zoonotic species. In the period from April 2020 to November 2022, we conducted research on 9 wildlife species. We analyzed fecal samples to detect and identify diagnostic stages (eggs, larvae, cysts, and oocysts) of various animal endoparasites using coprological methods, such as sedimentation, flotation, and the Baermann technique. The MERIFLUOR® Cryptosporidium/Giardia test was also used for the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts. In the case of red foxes, intestinal samples were examined using the intestinal scraping technique to detect adult helminths. All collected muscle samples were subjected to the artificial digestion method for Trichinella detection. From 1,278 samples, 70.9% were positive. Parasitic infections were confirmed in 15.9% (11/69) of bears; 83.7% (262/313) of red foxes; 67.6% (44/65) of wolves; 25% (1/4) of wildcats; 20% (1/5) of badger; 43.7% (7/16) of martens; 39.7% (76/191) of wild boars; 84.5% (350/414) of deer, and 77.1% (155/201) of hares. The finding of zoonotic parasites (Toxocara canis, Uncinaria spp., Trichinella spp., Echinococcus spp. etc.) is particularly important due to their potential detrimental effects on human health, which highlights the need for further investigations.https://macvetrev.mk/LoadArticleContent?DOI=10.2478_macvetrev_2024_0017mammalsparasiteparasitic diseaseswildlifezoonotic |
| spellingShingle | Jasmin Omeragić Naida Kapo Vedad Škapur Adis Softić Šejla Goletić Ermin Šaljić Teufik Goletić Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Macedonian Veterinary Review mammals parasite parasitic diseases wildlife zoonotic |
| title | Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| title_full | Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| title_fullStr | Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| title_short | Parasites in wildlife in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| title_sort | parasites in wildlife in the federation of bosnia and herzegovina |
| topic | mammals parasite parasitic diseases wildlife zoonotic |
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