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[Dipetalonema (Alafilaria) hydrochoerus Yates (1983)]
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) are highly infected with filariae, with 80% of studied animals showing parasites. This study details the microfilaria and adult forms of Dipetalonema (Alafilaria) hydrochoerus.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Zoology
- Helminthology
Background:
- Four filarial species are documented parasites of the capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris).
- Previous research has identified Cruorifilaria tuberocauda, Dipetalonema (Alafilaria) hydrochoerus, Mansonella longicapita, and Mansonella rotundicapita.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the adult parasites and microfilaria of Dipetalonema (Alafilaria) hydrochoerus.
- To determine the prevalence of filarial parasitism in a studied capybara population.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of microfilaria from skin nips of capybaras.
- Morphological description of adult Dipetalonema (Alafilaria) hydrochoerus parasites.
Main Results:
- Dipetalonema (Alafilaria) hydrochoerus was isolated from skin nips.
- A high prevalence of 80% was observed in the 16 capybaras studied.
- Brief descriptions of adult parasites and microfilaria were provided.
Conclusions:
- The capybara is frequently parasitized by filariae, specifically Dipetalonema (Alafilaria) hydrochoerus.
- Further research into capybara filariasis is warranted given the high observed prevalence.
