Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina

This study was carried out in the northwest region of Misiones Province, Argentina, focusing on the clinical, pathological, epidemiological, and parasitological aspects of Eurytrema spp. in cattle. Clinical monitoring of five cattle cases exhibiting chronic weight loss revealed that affected animals...

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Main Authors: Pantiu, Andrea Julia, Bischoff, Rubén Darío, Olmos, Leandro Hipolito, Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro, Aguirre Castro, Laura Sabrina, Avellaneda Cáceres, Agustín, Micheloud, Juan Francisco
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/21171
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405939024001667
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101133
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author Pantiu, Andrea Julia
Bischoff, Rubén Darío
Olmos, Leandro Hipolito
Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro
Aguirre Castro, Laura Sabrina
Avellaneda Cáceres, Agustín
Micheloud, Juan Francisco
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Bischoff, Rubén Darío
Micheloud, Juan Francisco
Olmos, Leandro Hipolito
Pantiu, Andrea Julia
Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro
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Bischoff, Rubén Darío
Olmos, Leandro Hipolito
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Aguirre Castro, Laura Sabrina
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Micheloud, Juan Francisco
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description This study was carried out in the northwest region of Misiones Province, Argentina, focusing on the clinical, pathological, epidemiological, and parasitological aspects of Eurytrema spp. in cattle. Clinical monitoring of five cattle cases exhibiting chronic weight loss revealed that affected animals had enlarged pancreases, with severe fibrosis and presence of Eurytrema coelomaticum in the pancreatic ducts. Histopathological analysis confirmed severe fibrosing periductal lymphoplasmacytic interstitial pancreatitis with intralesional trematodes. A cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted from June 2018 to May 2021, involving 44 farms and 718 fecal samples. Coproparasitological analysis revealed a within-farm prevalence of 70.7%, with an animal-level prevalence of 37.5%. A multivariable generalized linear model identified the abundance of snails, the limited availability of monthly veterinary assistance, and loss of body condition as significant risk factors for Eurytrema sp. prevalence. Spatial analysis detected three significant clusters with varying prevalence levels, highlighting areas of high and low parasite occurrence. This study represents the first detailed investigation of Eurytrema sp. in Argentina, confirming its endemic presence in the central-northern region of Misiones Province. The findings underscore the need for further research to evaluate the parasite's spread across the province and its potential impact on livestock production.
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spelling INTA211712025-02-10T16:47:02Z Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina Pantiu, Andrea Julia Bischoff, Rubén Darío Olmos, Leandro Hipolito Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro Aguirre Castro, Laura Sabrina Avellaneda Cáceres, Agustín Micheloud, Juan Francisco Eurytrema Trematoda Parasitoides Ganado Bovino Argentina Flukes (helminths) Parasitoids Cattle Región Noreste, Argentina This study was carried out in the northwest region of Misiones Province, Argentina, focusing on the clinical, pathological, epidemiological, and parasitological aspects of Eurytrema spp. in cattle. Clinical monitoring of five cattle cases exhibiting chronic weight loss revealed that affected animals had enlarged pancreases, with severe fibrosis and presence of Eurytrema coelomaticum in the pancreatic ducts. Histopathological analysis confirmed severe fibrosing periductal lymphoplasmacytic interstitial pancreatitis with intralesional trematodes. A cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted from June 2018 to May 2021, involving 44 farms and 718 fecal samples. Coproparasitological analysis revealed a within-farm prevalence of 70.7%, with an animal-level prevalence of 37.5%. A multivariable generalized linear model identified the abundance of snails, the limited availability of monthly veterinary assistance, and loss of body condition as significant risk factors for Eurytrema sp. prevalence. Spatial analysis detected three significant clusters with varying prevalence levels, highlighting areas of high and low parasite occurrence. This study represents the first detailed investigation of Eurytrema sp. in Argentina, confirming its endemic presence in the central-northern region of Misiones Province. The findings underscore the need for further research to evaluate the parasite's spread across the province and its potential impact on livestock production. EEA Montecarlo Fil: Pantiu, Andrea Julia. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Montecarlo; Argentina Fil: Bischoff, Rubén. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Montecarlo; Argentina Fil: Olmos, Leandro. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Investigación Animal del Chaco Semiárido. Área de Investigación en Salud Animal; Argentina Fil: Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina Fil: Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Rafaela; Argentina Fil: Aguirre, Laura. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET); Argentina Fil: Aguirre, Laura. Universidad Católica de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Veterinarias; Argentina Fil: Aguirre, Laura. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Investigación Animal del Chaco Semiárido. Área de Investigación en Salud Animal; Argentina Fil: Avellaneda Cáceres, Agustín. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina Fil: Avellaneda Cáceres, Agustín. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Investigación Animal del Chaco Semiárido. Área de Investigación en Salud Animal; Argentina Fil: Avellaneda Cáceres, Agustín. Universidad Católica de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Veterinarias; Argentina Fil: Micheloud, Juan Francisco. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Investigación Animal del Chaco Semiárido. Área de Investigación en Salud Animal; Argentina Fil: Micheloud, Juan Francisco. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina Fil: Micheloud, Juan Francisco. Universidad Católica de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Veterinarias; Argentina 2025-02-10T16:20:26Z 2025-02-10T16:20:26Z 2024-10-16 info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/21171 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405939024001667 2405-9390 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101133 eng info:eu-repograntAgreement/INTA/2019-PEM-E5-I702-001, Caracterización de la euritremosis en rumiantes en Misiones ? Aportes para su control info:eu-repograntAgreement/INTA/2023-PE-L01-I044, Enfermedades subtropicales con impacto sobre la producción, salud pública y sustentabilidad en la ganadería del norte de Argentina info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess application/pdf Elsevier Veterinary Parasitology : Regional Studies and Reports 56 : 101133 (November 2024)
spellingShingle Eurytrema
Trematoda
Parasitoides
Ganado Bovino
Argentina
Flukes (helminths)
Parasitoids
Cattle
Región Noreste, Argentina
Pantiu, Andrea Julia
Bischoff, Rubén Darío
Olmos, Leandro Hipolito
Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro
Aguirre Castro, Laura Sabrina
Avellaneda Cáceres, Agustín
Micheloud, Juan Francisco
Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina
title Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina
title_full Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina
title_fullStr Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina
title_full_unstemmed Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina
title_short Eurytrematosis: an emerging parasitosis in cattle from Northeast Argentina
title_sort eurytrematosis an emerging parasitosis in cattle from northeast argentina
topic Eurytrema
Trematoda
Parasitoides
Ganado Bovino
Argentina
Flukes (helminths)
Parasitoids
Cattle
Región Noreste, Argentina
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/21171
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405939024001667
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