Hippobosca longipennis as a Potential Host for Canine Parasite in India
Author Information
Author(s): Rani Puteri Azaziah Megat Abd, Coleman Glen T, Irwin Peter J, Traub Rebecca J
Primary Institution: The University of Queensland
Hypothesis
Is Hippobosca longipennis a potential intermediate host for Acanthocheilonema in dogs in northern India?
Conclusion
This study provides evidence for a potential intermediate host-parasite relationship between H. longipennis and the canine Acanthocheilonema sp.? nov. in northern India.
Supporting Evidence
- 12 infective larvae were found in 10 out of 65 flies dissected.
- Genetic analysis confirmed the identity of the larvae as Acanthocheilonema sp.? nov.
- H. longipennis has been reported to infest dogs in northern India since 1966.
Takeaway
The dog louse fly might help spread a type of worm that can infect dogs in northern India.
Methodology
Flies were collected from dogs, dissected, and examined for larvae, followed by genetic analysis for identification.
Limitations
The study does not confirm whether H. longipennis can transmit the parasite to dogs.
Participant Demographics
Flies collected from dogs in Ladakh, northern India.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website