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Prevalence and multilocus genoty** of Giardia duodenalis in zoo animals in three cities in China
Giardia duodenalis is a flagellated parasitic microorganism that parasitizes in the intestines of humans and animals. Although asymptomatic...
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The first molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of tick-borne pathogens in captive wild animals from Lohi Bher zoo, Pakistan
Tick-borne pathogens are causing severe diseases in livestock, wild animals, and humans. Wild animals play a crucial role in tick-borne pathogens’...
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Molecular detection and characterization of three novel parvoviruses belonging to two different subfamilies in zoo birds
Birds carry a large number of viruses that may cause diseases in animals or humans. At present, information about the virome of zoo birds is limited....
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Identification and characterisation of Gamma-herpesviruses in zoo artiodactyla
BackgroundViruses within the γ-herpesviruses subfamily include the causative agents of Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF) in several species of the...
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First identification and molecular subty** of Blastocystis sp. in zoo animals in southwestern China
BackgroundBlastocystis sp. is an anaerobic protozoan that parasitizes many animal hosts and the human gastrointestinal tract, and its pathogenicity...
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Subcutaneous Taenia crassiceps Cysticercosis in a Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) in a Serbian Zoo
BackgroundDifferent rodent species serve as natural intermediate hosts for carnivore tapeworm Taenia crassiceps . However, this cestode occasionally...
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Amino Acid Nutrition for Optimum Growth, Development, Reproduction, and Health of Zoo Animals
Proteins are large polymers of amino acids (AAs) linked via peptide bonds, and major components for the growth and development of tissues in zoo...
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Reverse-zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 lineage alpha (B.1.1.7) to great apes and exotic felids in a zoo in the Czech Republic
We report an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 lineage alpha in gorillas and felid species in a zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. The course of illness and...
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Management of Entamoeba histolytica in the non-human primates at the Singapore Zoo
Amebic dysentery caused by Entamoeba histolytica accounts for significant morbidity in the non-human primates (NHP) at the Singapore Zoo. This...
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A combined amplicon approach to nematode polyparasitism occurring in captive wild animals in southern China
BackgroundGastrointestinal tract (GIT) nematodes prefer to live in the intestines of wild animals, causing damage and even death, and posing a...
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Non-human Clostridioides difficile Reservoirs and Sources: Animals, Food, Environment
Clostridioides difficile is ubiquitous and is found in humans, animals and in variety of environments. The substantial overlap of ribotypes between...
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Endoparasites infecting exotic captive amphibian pet and zoo animals (Anura, Caudata) in Germany
Alongside exotic reptiles, amphibians, such as toads, frogs, salamanders, and newts, are nowadays considered popular pets worldwide. As reported for...
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SARS CoV-2 infections in animals, two years into the pandemic
In December 2019, several cases of pneumonia caused by a novel coronavirus, later identified as SARS-CoV-2, were detected in the Chinese city of...
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Gastrointestinal Parasites in Captive Animals at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo
BackgroundGastrointestinal parasites may determine diarrhea, dysentery or even death in captive mammals. These animals tend to be more susceptible to...
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New Haplotypes of Blastocystis sp. Identified in Faeces from Various Animal Groups in Algeria
PurposeBlastocystis sp. is a single-celled, anaerobic, parasitic protozoan commonly found in the intestinal tract of animals and humans globally....
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Prevalence and subtypes of Blastocystis sp. infection in zoo animals in three cities in China
Blastocystis is a highly prevalent eukaryotic parasite of many animals and humans worldwide. It can compromise the gastrointestinal tract and cause...
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Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in a captive lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris): case report, morphological and molecular genetic mite identification
Sarcoptes scabiei (Acari: Sarcoptidae) is a globally distributed parasitic mite species, which causes mange in a broad spectrum of domestic and wild...
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Morphological and molecular identification of Eimeria tetartooimia oocysts from a Japanese green pheasant (Galliformes; Phasianidae; Phasianus versicolor) at a zoo in Japan
We detected Eimeria oocysts from Japanese green pheasants ( Phasianus versicolor ) at a zoo in Osaka, Japan. The oocyst isolates were subspherical or...
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SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Assay in Animals
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an enveloped non-segmented, single-stranded, positive-sense RNA virus. SARS-CoV-2 was...
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Genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato from animals and humans in Bosnia and Herzegovina
BackgroundCystic echinococcosis (CE) is recognized as one of the most prevalent zoonotic diseases in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, no systemic...
