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Occurrence and Intensity of Anisakid Nematode Larvae in Some Commercially Important Fish Species in Persian Gulf

Occurrence and Intensity of Anisakid Nematode Larvae in Some Commercially Important Fish Species in Persian Gulf

Authors :
Maryam DADAR
Alireza ALBORZI
Rahim PEYGHAN
Milad ADEL
Source :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, Vol 11, Iss 2 (2016)
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2016.

Abstract

Background: Anisakid nematodes are common parasites of fish, mammals, fish-eating birds, and reptiles with a worldwide distribution, causing diseases in human, fish and important economic losses. Methods: A preliminary epidemiological study was carried out on Anisakid nematodes larvae in some commercially important fish species to evaluate the anisakid nematode larvae from greater lizardfish, (Saurida tumbil), Japanese thread fin bream (Nemipterus japonicus), crocodile longtom (Tylosurus crocodilus crocodiles) and longfin trevally (Carangoides armatus) from the Persian Gulf of Iran. Result: The collected larvae were identified mainly as the third larval stage (L3) of Hysterothylacium larval type A, B and C, Anisakis sp., Raphidascaris sp., Pseudoterranova sp. and Philometra sp. (Nematoda: Philometridae). The prevalence of Anisakid larvae infection of examined fishes was 97.2% in N. japonicus, 90.3% in S. tumbil, 20.5% in crocodile longtom and 5.5% in longfin trevally. Anisakis type III for the first time was different from Anisakis type I and Anisakis type II. Discussion: Zoonotic anisakids by high prevalence in edible fish could be a health hazard for people. So health practices should be considered in these areas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17357020 and 2008238X
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.19f70ac3947943eba418e0f751caf021
Document Type :
article