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International journal for parasitology1986; 16(5); 529-540; doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(86)90089-5

Echinococcus granulosus of equine origin from different countries possess uniform morphological characteristics.

Abstract: Echinococcus granulosus of equine origin from different countries possess uniform morphological characteristics. International Journal for Parasitology16: 529–540. Detailed comparative studies on isolates of larval and adult Echinococcus granulosus of equine origin from England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, South Africa and New Zealand demonstrated the morphological uniformity of the equine parasite. The morphological features of the equine strain of E. granulosus were fully characterized and it was found that on the basis of morphology alone, this strain could be differentiated from all other inter- and intraspecific variants of Echinococcus that have been described. The most important differential morphological characters are the dimensions of both larval and adult rostellar hooks, shape of ovary, testes distribution and details of the cirrus. As a result of the present study, it is apparent that the equine strain of E. granulosus has a widespread geographical distribution and there is evidence that the parasite may extend its range in the future. The question of whether consideration should be given to recognizing the equine strain as a formal taxonomic entity is discussed.
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Publication Date: 1986-10-01 PubMed ID: 3781734DOI: 10.1016/0020-7519(86)90089-5Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research describes the comparative study of the equine strain of Echinococcus granulosus parasite from different global locations, demonstrating uniform morphological characteristics that differentiate it from other variants of the Echinococcus species.

Samples from Various Locations

  • Researchers conducted comparative studies using isolates of both adult and larval Echinococcus granulosus of equine origin collected from several countries around the world. These countries include England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, South Africa, and New Zealand.

Morphological Uniformity

  • The equine strain of E. granulosus from all these regions showed consistent and identical forms, thus establishing its morphological uniformity, regardless of its origin.
  • The uniform characteristics make the equine strain uniquely identifiable when compared with other inter-species and intra-species variations of Echinococcus species that have been described in the past.

Characteristic Features

  • The distinctive morphological features of the equine strain of E. granulosus include the dimensions of both larval and adult rostellar hooks (a structure found in the parasite), the shape of the ovary, the testes distribution, and the specific attributes of the cirrus (another structure in the parasite).

Geographical Range and Spread

  • The research findings stress that the equine strain of E. granulosus is geographically widespread. There is also evidence suggesting that the geographical range of this parasite is likely to expand in the future.

Taxonomic Status

  • The research brings up the question of whether it would be appropriate to consider recognizing the equine strain of E. granulosus as a formal taxonomic entity, owing to its unique and consistent morphological attributes.

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Kumaratilake LM, Thompson RC, Eckert J. (1986). Echinococcus granulosus of equine origin from different countries possess uniform morphological characteristics. Int J Parasitol, 16(5), 529-540. https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7519(86)90089-5

Publication

International journal for parasitology
ISSN: 0020-7519
NlmUniqueID: 0314024
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Pages: 529-540

Researcher Affiliations

Kumaratilake, L M
    Thompson, R C
      Eckert, J

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Belgium
        • Echinococcus / anatomy & histology
        • Echinococcus / classification
        • Horses
        • Ireland
        • Namibia
        • New Zealand
        • Switzerland
        • United Kingdom

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