Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary
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Resumo: | Platynosomum illiciens, a trematode parasite known for its intricate life cycle, predominantly infests the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts of domestic cats. In this study, we examined feline fecal samples from a cat sanctuary in Metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aiming to determine whether, even in such environments, cats retain their atavistic hunting habits, as evidenced by the presence of P. illiciens in fecal samples. The infection diagnosis utilized centrifugal sedimentation in the formalin-ethyl acetate test. Out of 72 fecal samples collected from various cats, four tested positive for P. illiciens eggs. This study serves as a reminder that even in environments where they are well-fed, cats exhibit predatory behavior, engaging in hunting and consuming prey, thus exposing themselves to parasites. It emphasizes the importance of veterinarians and cat caretakers being cognizant of the widespread presence of P. illiciens in Brazil and considering it in the differential diagnosis for cats presenting with liver or gallbladder issues. In conclusion, our findings underscore that the ancestral instinct for hunting and predation, preserved in domestic cats, persists despite fulfilling their nutritional needs. |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuaryInfecção por Platynosomum illiciens em gatos domésticos: percepções de um santuáriocats, liver fluke, bile.gatos, verme do fígado, bile.Platynosomum illiciens, a trematode parasite known for its intricate life cycle, predominantly infests the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts of domestic cats. In this study, we examined feline fecal samples from a cat sanctuary in Metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aiming to determine whether, even in such environments, cats retain their atavistic hunting habits, as evidenced by the presence of P. illiciens in fecal samples. The infection diagnosis utilized centrifugal sedimentation in the formalin-ethyl acetate test. Out of 72 fecal samples collected from various cats, four tested positive for P. illiciens eggs. This study serves as a reminder that even in environments where they are well-fed, cats exhibit predatory behavior, engaging in hunting and consuming prey, thus exposing themselves to parasites. It emphasizes the importance of veterinarians and cat caretakers being cognizant of the widespread presence of P. illiciens in Brazil and considering it in the differential diagnosis for cats presenting with liver or gallbladder issues. In conclusion, our findings underscore that the ancestral instinct for hunting and predation, preserved in domestic cats, persists despite fulfilling their nutritional needs.Platynosomum illiciens, um parasito trematódeo conhecido por seu ciclo de vida complexo, infesta predominantemente o fígado, a vesícula biliar e os ductos biliares de gatos domésticos. Neste estudo, examinamos amostras fecais de felinos de um santuário de gatos na região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, com o objetivo de determinar se, mesmo nesses ambientes, os gatos mantêm seus hábitos de caça, evidenciado pela presença de P. illiciens em amostras fecais. O diagnóstico da infecção foi realizado por sedimentação centrífuga no teste de formalina-acetato de etila. Foram obtidas 72 amostras fecais de diferentes gatos e quatro testaram positivo para ovos de P. illiciens. Este estudo é um lembrete de que os gatos terão comportamento predatório, caçando e consumindo presas mesmo quando bem alimentados, ficando expostos ao parasito. Veterinários e cuidadores de gatos devem estar atentos à ampla presença de P. illiciens no Brasil e considerá-la no diagnóstico diferencial de gatos com problemas de fígado ou vesícula biliar. Concluindo, nossos resultados mostram que o instinto atávico dos gatos que se mantiveram conservados durante a domesticação não pode ser anulado quando as necessidades nutricionais dos gatos são satisfeitas. Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.2023-12-04info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdftext/xmlhttps://bjvm.org.br/BJVM/article/view/130910.29374/2527-2179.bjvm005023Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine; Vol. 45 (2023); e005023Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária; v. 45 (2023); e0050232527-21790100-2430reponame:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicineinstname:Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (SOMVERJ)instacron:SBMVenghttps://bjvm.org.br/BJVM/article/view/1309/1356https://bjvm.org.br/BJVM/article/view/1309/1365Copyright (c) 2023 Bruno Alberigi, Mateus Daudt Matos, Thaís Ribeiro Correia, Bruno de Oliveira Telles Ferreira, Lais Sperandio Cassani, Roxanne Marina da Silva Roque, Sidney Jiro Nohara, Norma Labarthehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAlberigi, Bruno Matos, Mateus DaudtCorreia, Thaís RibeiroFerreira, Bruno de Oliveira TellesCassani, Lais SperandioRoque, Roxanne Marina da SilvaNohara, Sidney JiroLabarthe, Norma2023-12-16T00:00:54Zoai:ojs.rbmv.org:article/1309Revistahttps://rbmv.org/BJVMONGhttps://rbmv.org/BJVM/oaicontato.rbmv@gmail.com2527-21790100-2430opendoar:2023-12-16T00:00:54Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine - Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (SOMVERJ)false |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary Infecção por Platynosomum illiciens em gatos domésticos: percepções de um santuário |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary Alberigi, Bruno cats, liver fluke, bile. gatos, verme do fígado, bile. |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary |
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Platynosomum illiciens infection in domestic cats: insights from a sanctuary |
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Alberigi, Bruno |
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Alberigi, Bruno Matos, Mateus Daudt Correia, Thaís Ribeiro Ferreira, Bruno de Oliveira Telles Cassani, Lais Sperandio Roque, Roxanne Marina da Silva Nohara, Sidney Jiro Labarthe, Norma |
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Matos, Mateus Daudt Correia, Thaís Ribeiro Ferreira, Bruno de Oliveira Telles Cassani, Lais Sperandio Roque, Roxanne Marina da Silva Nohara, Sidney Jiro Labarthe, Norma |
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Alberigi, Bruno Matos, Mateus Daudt Correia, Thaís Ribeiro Ferreira, Bruno de Oliveira Telles Cassani, Lais Sperandio Roque, Roxanne Marina da Silva Nohara, Sidney Jiro Labarthe, Norma |
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cats, liver fluke, bile. gatos, verme do fígado, bile. |
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cats, liver fluke, bile. gatos, verme do fígado, bile. |
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Platynosomum illiciens, a trematode parasite known for its intricate life cycle, predominantly infests the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts of domestic cats. In this study, we examined feline fecal samples from a cat sanctuary in Metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aiming to determine whether, even in such environments, cats retain their atavistic hunting habits, as evidenced by the presence of P. illiciens in fecal samples. The infection diagnosis utilized centrifugal sedimentation in the formalin-ethyl acetate test. Out of 72 fecal samples collected from various cats, four tested positive for P. illiciens eggs. This study serves as a reminder that even in environments where they are well-fed, cats exhibit predatory behavior, engaging in hunting and consuming prey, thus exposing themselves to parasites. It emphasizes the importance of veterinarians and cat caretakers being cognizant of the widespread presence of P. illiciens in Brazil and considering it in the differential diagnosis for cats presenting with liver or gallbladder issues. In conclusion, our findings underscore that the ancestral instinct for hunting and predation, preserved in domestic cats, persists despite fulfilling their nutritional needs. |
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Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. |
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