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[Endocellular pathogenic bacteria in the monogenean Euzetrema knoepffleri]
Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires Des Seances De L'Academie Des Sciences. Serie D: Sciences Naturelles
|December 15, 1975
Summary
Intracellular Rickettsia bacteria infect the Monogenean Euzetrema knoepffleri, a parasite of the Montane salamander Euproctus montanus. These pathogenic bacteria are transmitted across generations via gametes.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Amphibian Biology
Context:
- Investigates the intracellular bacteria Rickettsia within the Monogenean Euzetrema knoepffleri.
- Euzetrema knoepffleri is identified as a vesicular endoparasite of the amphibian Euproctus montanus (Urodela).
Purpose:
- To document the presence and potential pathogenicity of Rickettsia within Euzetrema knoepffleri.
- To understand the transmission dynamics of these intracellular bacteria within the parasite's life-cycle.
Summary:
- Rickettsia bacteria were observed within the Monogenean Euzetrema knoepffleri, an endoparasite of the Montane salamander.
- Pathogenicity is suggested by observed cytoplasmic damage in host tissues.
- The bacteria are present throughout the parasite's life-cycle and are transmitted transgenerationally via gametes.
Impact:
- Highlights the complex host-parasite-microbe interactions in amphibians.
- Provides insights into the life cycle and transmission of intracellular bacteria in parasitic flatworms.
- Contributes to understanding the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of Rickettsia in vertebrate-associated parasites.