Kärvemo, Simon
- Institutionen för ekologi, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Sammanfattning
During an extensive study regarding the epidemiology of larval Eustrongylides infestation in a free-ranging endangered population of dice snakes (Natrix tessellata) from Histria, Romania, an adult female was euthanized to evaluate pathologic changes. Parasites appeared as nodules at various locations: in subcutaneous connective tissues, on the serosae of the intestines and liver. Histologic sections revealed nematode larvae surrounded by a capsule, forming a parasitic granuloma with 3 layers: macrophage layer, lymphocyte layer, and fibrous capsule. Differences between newly formed and mature granulomas consisted mainly in the eosinophilic infiltration. Other types of parasitic granulomas of reptiles are discussed in comparison with our findings.
Nyckelord
Dioctophymatoidea; granuloma; Natrix tessellata
Publicerad i
Veterinary Pathology
2007, volym: 44, nummer: 1, sidor: 103-105
SLU författare
UKÄ forskningsämne
Zoologi
Ekologi
Publikationens identifierare
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1354/vp.44-1-103
Permanent länk till denna sida (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/40578