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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
Abstract:
Intracellular bacteria (Rickettsia) are found in the Monogenean Euzetrema knoepffleri, vesicular endoparasite of the Amphibian Euproctus montanus (Urodela). In some conditions, they cause cytoplasmic damage in the host tissues, which demonstrates their pathogenicity. These bacteria are present during all the stages of the life-cycle of E. knoepffleri. Their transmission from one generation to the next occurs through the gametes.
Insights
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.