First report of ectoparasites from black rats (Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758) in oasis regions from Algeria
Black rats are considered a carrier of arthropods that are vectors of diseases to animals and humans. No studies have ever been reported on ectoparasites of this rodent in Algeria. Where Rattus rattus was introduced recently in the south-eastern oasis and has taken refuge in palm groves. To identify...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:09c25c11e5f04657a4c04d40e3c75bb2 2023-05-15T18:05:00+02:00 First report of ectoparasites from black rats (Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758) in oasis regions from Algeria Randa MLIK Salim MEDDOUR Bilal DIK Karim SOUTTOU Makhlouf SEKOUR 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.15835/nsb14111013 https://doaj.org/article/09c25c11e5f04657a4c04d40e3c75bb2 EN eng Society of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT) https://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/11013 https://doaj.org/toc/2067-3264 doi:10.15835/nsb14111013 2067-3264 https://doaj.org/article/09c25c11e5f04657a4c04d40e3c75bb2 Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Vol 14, Iss 1 (2022) Algerian Sahara black rat external parasite human infestation Polyplax spinulosa Agriculture (General) S1-972 Science (General) Q1-390 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.15835/nsb14111013 2022-12-31T02:08:49Z Black rats are considered a carrier of arthropods that are vectors of diseases to animals and humans. No studies have ever been reported on ectoparasites of this rodent in Algeria. Where Rattus rattus was introduced recently in the south-eastern oasis and has taken refuge in palm groves. To identify the ectoparasites, richness, and prevalence of this species, we have collected 6237 arthropods from four species of lice, five mites, one tick, and flea’s larvae, were collected from 462 infested rats of 484 (95.5%) total collected rats. The results showed that lice especially Polyplax spinulosa (n = 2888) and P. serrata (n = 1456) were the most trapped ectoparasites followed by Ornithonyssus bacoti (n = 1415). Otherwise, Atricholaelaps sp. (n = 10) was the least population. In addition, adult males of black rat were depicted as the most attacked category compared to females and other classes because of their mobility. Statistics confirm this ascertainment for sex (P = 0.0007) and age groups (P < 0.000). Hence, R. rattus is a favourable host target to parasites when transmission conditions allow it. All inventoried species were significantly greater (P < 0.0000) in summer than winter and decreased rainfall. Article in Journal/Newspaper Rattus rattus Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Notulae Scientia Biologicae 14 1 11013 |
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Black rats are considered a carrier of arthropods that are vectors of diseases to animals and humans. No studies have ever been reported on ectoparasites of this rodent in Algeria. Where Rattus rattus was introduced recently in the south-eastern oasis and has taken refuge in palm groves. To identify the ectoparasites, richness, and prevalence of this species, we have collected 6237 arthropods from four species of lice, five mites, one tick, and flea’s larvae, were collected from 462 infested rats of 484 (95.5%) total collected rats. The results showed that lice especially Polyplax spinulosa (n = 2888) and P. serrata (n = 1456) were the most trapped ectoparasites followed by Ornithonyssus bacoti (n = 1415). Otherwise, Atricholaelaps sp. (n = 10) was the least population. In addition, adult males of black rat were depicted as the most attacked category compared to females and other classes because of their mobility. Statistics confirm this ascertainment for sex (P = 0.0007) and age groups (P < 0.000). Hence, R. rattus is a favourable host target to parasites when transmission conditions allow it. All inventoried species were significantly greater (P < 0.0000) in summer than winter and decreased rainfall. |
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First report of ectoparasites from black rats (Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758) in oasis regions from Algeria |
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First report of ectoparasites from black rats (Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758) in oasis regions from Algeria |
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First report of ectoparasites from black rats (Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758) in oasis regions from Algeria |
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First report of ectoparasites from black rats (Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758) in oasis regions from Algeria |
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First report of ectoparasites from black rats (Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758) in oasis regions from Algeria |
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