Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rat Lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) in the Invasive Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Central Florida, USA.
- Journal:
- Journal of wildlife diseases
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Chase, Ellis C et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Florida · United States
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
Cuban treefrogs, Osteopilus septentrionalis, were grossly examined for parasites and parasite species confirmed by PCR. Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae were recovered from the hind leg muscle of O. septentrionalis. This is the first report of the zoonotic rat lungworm in the Cuban treefrog and new geographic location (Volusia County) in Florida, US.
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