A lymphatic dwelling filarioid nematode, Rumenfilaria andersoni (Filarioidea; Splendidofilariinae), is an emerging parasite in Finnish cervids.
Recent studies revealed expansion of filarioid nematodes into northern Finland. In addition to Setaria tundra, an abundant filarioid, Rumenfilaria andersoni, was found inhabiting the lymphatic vessels of reindeer. Our study explores the dynamics of the rapid geographic expansion of R. andersoni, def...
Published in: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2015
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0835-0 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25884201 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4415244/ |
Summary: | Recent studies revealed expansion of filarioid nematodes into northern Finland. In addition to Setaria tundra, an abundant filarioid, Rumenfilaria andersoni, was found inhabiting the lymphatic vessels of reindeer. Our study explores the dynamics of the rapid geographic expansion of R. andersoni, defining prevalence and density of microfilariae among 4 new cervid host species in Finland while developing a context for host-parasite ecology in Fennoscandia and more broadly in the Arctic and boreal regions. |
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