Blood Parasites in Rice Field Frogs
Author Information
Author(s): Achariya Sailasuta, Satetasit Jetjun, Chutmongkonkul Malinee
Primary Institution: Chulalongkorn University
Hypothesis
What are the blood parasites affecting rice field frogs and their pathological effects?
Conclusion
The study found that 70% of rice field frogs were infected with blood parasites, with some causing inflammatory lesions in their organs.
Supporting Evidence
- 70% of the frogs were infected with blood parasites.
- Five species of blood parasites were identified.
- Hepatozoon sp. a and b caused inflammatory lesions in the liver.
- Lankesterella minima infections also resulted in lesions in various organs.
- Frogs with low levels of parasitemia showed no pathological lesions.
Takeaway
Most rice field frogs have tiny bugs in their blood, but only some of them make the frogs sick.
Methodology
Frogs were collected, blood smears were made and stained, and histopathological examinations were conducted on their organs.
Limitations
The study may not account for all potential blood parasites or their effects on frog health.
Participant Demographics
Wild rice field frogs from Srakaew province, Thailand.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website