Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Parasitic helminths of black bear cubs (Ursus americanus) from Florida.
- Journal:
- The Journal of parasitology
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Foster, Garry W et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Pathobiology · United States
Abstract
Twenty-two Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) cubs (< or = 12 mo old) from Florida were examined for endoparasites between 1998 and 2003. Eleven species of helminths were found (8 nematodes, 2 trematodes, and 1 acanthocephalan). The most prevalent helminths were Ancylostoma caninum (64%), Macracanthorhynchus ingens (36%), Strongyloides sp. (27%), Baylisascaris transfuga (23%), and A. tubaeforme (14%). New host records include A. tubaeforme and Brachylaima virginianum. This is the first report of B. transfuga in black bears from Florida.
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