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Uncinaria

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Un·ci·nar·i·a (ns-nâr-)
n.
A genus of nematode hookworms including species that infect various carnivorous mammals, formerly including species now classified under the genera Ancylostoma and Necator.
Uncinaria
[un′siner′ē·ə]
Etymology: L, uncinus, hook
a genus of nematode that causes hookworm in dogs, cats, and other carnivores.
Uncinaria
a genus of canine hookworms in the order Strongylida.
Uncinaria criniformis
occurs in the badger and fox.
Uncinaria lucasi
found in the fur seal.
Uncinaria stenocephala
the common species in the dog, cat and fox.
Uncinaria yukonensis
found in all ursids.
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Las frecuencias para cada uno de los parásitos identificados fueron: Uncinaria sp.
Relevamiento parasitológico de areneros de jardines de infantes de ... by Lechner, L.; Sardella, N.; Hollmann, P.; Denegri, G. / Revista Veterinaria
Now, with the urban fox population growing rapidly, a recent survey has shown that two out of every three red foxes are infected by the hookworm, Uncinaria stenocephala.
RECORD PETS : Dangers lurk in your pet's coat by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Los parásitos hallados fueron: Trichuris vulpis (13,4%), Toxocara canis (5,9%), Toxascaris leonina (0,6%), Ancylostoma caninum (18,9%), Uncinaria spp.
Estudio coproparasitológico canino en playas de Mar del Plata y su ... by Madrid, V.; Sardella, N.; Hollmann, P.; Denegri, G. / Revista Veterinaria
 
 
 
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