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Research Note • Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet. 25 (1) • Jan-Mar 2016 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S1984-29612016001   copy

First record of Paratanaisia bragai (Digenea: Eucotylidae) in blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna)

Primeiro registro de Paratanaisia bragai (Digenea: Eucotylidae) em arara Canindé (Ara ararauna)

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to provide the first report on a new host for the digenean Paratanaisia bragai in the caninde macaw Ara ararauna along with the pathological aspects of the infection in the new host. The microscopic findings revealed the presence of granulomatous interstitial nephritis. This study contributes towards knowledge of parasitism by P. bragai in A. ararauna, and emphasizes the need to use best practices in wildlife conservation parks.

Keywords:
Parasite; birds; histopathology; wildlife; macaw

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