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An update on the distribution of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis in the southeastern United States.

J A Comer¹, W R Davidson, A K Prestwood

¹Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.

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|April 1, 1991

Summary

The meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) is widespread in white-tailed deer across the southeastern US. However, it is rare or absent in coastal plains of several southeastern states, indicating a patchy distribution.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Parasitology
Wildlife Ecology
Mammalian Disease Distribution

Background:

Parelaphostrongylus tenuis, the meningeal worm, is a parasite of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
Understanding its geographic distribution is crucial for wildlife management and conservation efforts.
Previous studies have documented its presence, but updated distribution data in the southeastern US is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated assessment of the distribution of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis in white-tailed deer populations.
To identify regions where the meningeal worm is common, rare, or absent in the southeastern United States.

Main Methods:

Review and compilation of existing data on Parelaphostrongylus tenuis occurrences.
Analysis of parasite presence/absence and prevalence in white-tailed deer across specified southeastern states.
Mapping the current distribution based on collected data.

Main Results:

Parelaphostrongylus tenuis is widely distributed and common in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The parasite is also common in northern Alabama and Georgia.
It is rare or absent along the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina, with a single record from Florida.

Conclusions:

The meningeal worm exhibits a broad distribution in the southeastern US, with notable exceptions in coastal plain regions.
Management strategies for white-tailed deer may need to consider regional variations in Parelaphostrongylus tenuis prevalence.
Further monitoring is recommended, particularly in areas where the parasite is currently rare or absent.