Abstract
Metastrongyloids of cats are emerging pathogens that may cause fatal broncho-pulmonary disease. Infestation of definitive hosts occurs after ingestion of intermediate or paratenic hosts. Among metastrongyloids of cats, Troglostrongylus brevior and Troglostrongylus subcrenatus (Strongylida: Crenosomatidae) have recently been described as agents of severe broncho-pulmonary disease. Here, we provide, for the first time, observational evidence suggesting the direct transmission of T. brevior from queen cat to suckling kittens. This new knowledge will have a significant impact on current scientific information of this parasite and shed new light into the biology and epidemiology of metastrongyloid nematodes.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cat Diseases / parasitology*
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Cat Diseases / transmission*
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Cats
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DNA, Helminth / chemistry
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DNA, Helminth / genetics
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DNA, Mitochondrial / chemistry
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DNA, Mitochondrial / genetics
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Electron Transport Complex IV / chemistry
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Electron Transport Complex IV / genetics
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Feces / parasitology
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Female
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / parasitology
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / transmission
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / veterinary*
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Male
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Parasite Egg Count / veterinary
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Strongylida / genetics
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Strongylida / isolation & purification*
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Strongylida Infections / parasitology
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Strongylida Infections / transmission
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Strongylida Infections / veterinary*
Substances
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DNA, Helminth
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DNA, Mitochondrial
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Electron Transport Complex IV