Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Amphistomes.

Veena Tandon1, Bishnupada Roy2, Jollin Andrea Shylla3

  • 1Biotech Park, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. tandonveena@gmail.com.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|July 13, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

<b>A new species of <i>Takydromus</i> (Squamata: Lacertidae) from northeast India</b>.

Zootaxa·2026
Same author

Molecular characterization of <i>Microphallus</i> sp. (Digenea: Microphallidae) parasitic in freshwater crabs of Manipur, India.

Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology·2024
Same author

Amphistomes.

Advances in experimental medicine and biology·2024
Same author

Secondary Structure Analysis of Fasciola from Semi-wild Ruminants of Northeast India.

Acta parasitologica·2024
Same author

In vitro cestocidal activity of <i>Persicaria hydropiper</i> (L.) Delarbre, a traditionally used anthelmintic plant in India.

Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology·2023
Same author

Multi-stage transcriptome profiling of the neglected food-borne echinostome Artyfechinostomum sufrartyfex reveal potential diagnostic and drug targets.

Acta tropica·2022

Amphistomes, or stomach flukes, are parasites causing amphistomiasis in ruminants, leading to significant economic losses. Understanding these digenetic trematodes is crucial for livestock health.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Helminthology
  • Ruminant Pathology

Background:

  • Amphistomes are digenetic trematodes found in ruminant stomachs, characterized by a posterior ventral sucker.
  • They cause amphistomiasis, a disease of considerable economic impact on livestock globally.
  • These parasites exhibit a wide host and geographical distribution, with a lineage extending from fish to mammals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of amphistomes (stomach/rumen flukes).
  • To highlight their significance as causative agents of amphistomiasis in ruminants.
  • To discuss their morphology, host range, and economic importance.

Main Methods:

  • Morphological description of amphistomes.
  • Review of host-parasite relationships.
Keywords:
AmphistomesAmphistomiasisDigenetic trematodesParamphistomoideaStomach/rumen flukes

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of geographical distribution and economic impact.

    • Main Results:

    • Amphistomes possess a unique morphology with a posterior acetabulum and lack an oral sucker.
    • Amphistomiasis represents a significant disease affecting ruminant health and productivity worldwide.
    • The parasites inhabit various sites, primarily the rumen and reticulum, but also the large intestine and parenteral locations.

    Conclusions:

    • Amphistomes are economically important parasites of ruminants, necessitating further research and control strategies.
    • Their broad host and geographical range underscore their global significance in animal health.
    • Understanding amphistome biology is key to mitigating the impact of amphistomiasis.