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Onchocercidae
The Onchocercidae are a family of nematodes in the superfamily Filarioidea. This family includes some of the most devastating human parasitic diseases, such as lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, loiasis, and other filariases. Representative genera and species The taxonomy of nematodes in the order Spirurida is still in a state of flux, and the family Onchocercidae contains around 70–80 genera. The following genera are included in the family Onchocercidae in the Wikispecies project and thEntrez Taxonomy Browser The latter is the taxonomic system used in the NCBI family of databases, including PubMed. *''Acanthocheilonema'' **''Acanthocheilonema viteae'' (parasite of gerbils in Eastern Europe, Iran, and North Africa) **''Acanthocheilonema reconditum'' (parasite of dogs) *''Brugia'' **''Brugia malayi'' (one cause of filariasis in humans) **'' Brugia pahangi'' (parasite of domestic cats and wild animals) **'' Brugia timori'' (cause of "timor filariasis" in humans) *'' Breinl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthocheilonema
''Acanthocheilonema'' is a genus within the family Onchocercidae which comprises mainly tropical parasitic worms. Cobbold created the genus ''Acanthocheilonema'' with only one species, ''Acanthocheilonema dracunculoides'', which was collected from aardwolf (''Proteles cristatus'': Hyaenidae) in the region of South Africa in the nineteenth century. These parasites have a wide range of mammalian species as hosts, including members of Carnivora, Macroscelidea, Rodentia, Pholidota, Edentata, and Marsupialia. Many species among several genera of filarioids exhibit a high degree of endemicity in studies done on mammalian species in Japan. However, no concrete evidence has confirmed any endemic species in the genus ''Acanthocheilonema''. There are about fifteen well characterized parasitic species found in genus ''Acanthocheilonema''. ''A. delicata'' n. sp. (2013), ''A. dracunculoides'' (Cobbold 1870), ''A. filaria'' (Kou, 1958), ''A. mansonbahri'' (Nelson, 1961), ''A. mephitis'' (We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filarioidea
The Filarioidea are a Taxonomic rank, superfamily of highly Generalist and specialist species, specialised Parasitism, parasitic nematodes. Species within this superfamily are known as filarial worms or filariae (singular filaria). Infections with parasitic filarial worms cause disease conditions generically known as filariasis. Drugs against these worms are known as filaricides. Introduction Filarioidea all are Generalist and specialist species, specialised parasites and the Host (biology), definitive host is always a vertebrate, a mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian, but ''not'' a fish. The Host (biology), intermediate host is always an arthropod. Most of Filarioidea parasitise wild species, birds in particular, but some, especially in the family Onchocercidae, attack mammals, including humans and some domestic animals. Conditions that result from parasitism by Onchocercidae include some of the most troublesome diseases of the warmer regions, including Onchocerciasis, river blin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthocheilonema Reconditum
''Acanthocheilonema'' is a genus within the family Onchocercidae which comprises mainly tropical parasitic worms. Cobbold created the genus ''Acanthocheilonema'' with only one species, ''Acanthocheilonema dracunculoides'', which was collected from aardwolf (''Proteles cristatus'': Hyaenidae) in the region of South Africa in the nineteenth century. These parasites have a wide range of mammalian species as hosts, including members of Carnivora, Macroscelidea, Rodentia, Pholidota, Edentata, and Marsupialia. Many species among several genera of filarioids exhibit a high degree of endemicity in studies done on mammalian species in Japan. However, no concrete evidence has confirmed any endemic species in the genus ''Acanthocheilonema''. There are about fifteen well characterized parasitic species found in genus ''Acanthocheilonema''. ''A. delicata'' n. sp. (2013), ''A. dracunculoides'' (Cobbold 1870), ''A. filaria'' (Kou, 1958), ''A. mansonbahri'' (Nelson, 1961), ''A. mephitis'' (We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthocheilonema Viteae
''Acanthocheilonema'' is a genus within the family Onchocercidae which comprises mainly tropical parasitic worms. Cobbold created the genus ''Acanthocheilonema'' with only one species, ''Acanthocheilonema dracunculoides'', which was collected from aardwolf (''Proteles cristatus'': Hyaenidae) in the region of South Africa in the nineteenth century. These parasites have a wide range of mammalian species as hosts, including members of Carnivora, Macroscelidea, Rodentia, Pholidota, Edentata, and Marsupialia. Many species among several genera of filarioids exhibit a high degree of endemicity in studies done on mammalian species in Japan. However, no concrete evidence has confirmed any endemic species in the genus ''Acanthocheilonema''. There are about fifteen well characterized parasitic species found in genus ''Acanthocheilonema''. ''A. delicata'' n. sp. (2013), ''A. dracunculoides'' (Cobbold 1870), ''A. filaria'' (Kou, 1958), ''A. mansonbahri'' (Nelson, 1961), ''A. mephitis'' (W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandlerella Quiscali
''Chandlerella quiscali'', also known as the Grackle nematode, is a species of filarial nematode that parasitizes the brain of several common North American birds, namely the grackle, blue jay, brown cowbird, and starling. Due to the large area covered by the combined habitats of these bird species, ''Chandlerella quiscali'' is found throughout North America. This area diversity is further aided by the fact that 98% of grackles possess this parasite, and grackles are consistently found in various North American locations. History This species was originally called the ''Filaria quiscali'' by its discoverer, von Linstow (1904), due to pieces of the posterior ends of females removed from the area under the pia mater of the cerebrum in grackle. In 1960, this worm was incorrectly placed in the genus '' Splendidofilaria'' by Odetoyinbo and Ulmer. Due to the fact that its esophagus and cuticle don't match those of this particular genus, it had to then be removed from this group. Anderso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foleyella Furcata
''Foleyella'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Onchocercidae The Onchocercidae are a family of nematodes in the superfamily Filarioidea. This family includes some of the most devastating human parasitic diseases, such as lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, loiasis, and other filariases. Represent .... The species of this genus are found in North America. Species: *'' Foleyella convoluta'' *'' Foleyella furcata'' *'' Foleyella scalaris'' *'' Foleyella vellardi'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q21227824 Nematodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirofilaria
''Dirofilaria'' is a filarial (arthropod-borne) nematode (roundworm), in the family Onchocercidae. Some species cause dirofilariasis, a state of parasitic infection, in humans and other animals. There are about 27 species in the genus.Michalski, M. L., et al. (2010). dentification and phylogenetic analysis of ''Dirofilaria ursi'' (Nematoda: Filarioidea) from Wisconsin black bears (''Ursus americanus'') and its ''Wolbachia'' endosymbiont.''Journal of Parasitology'', 96(2), 412-419. These are generally divided into two subgenera, ''Dirofilaria'' and '' Nochtiella''. Some species are well-known parasites, including ''Dirofilaria immitis'', the dog heartworm, ''Dirofilaria repens'', which affects many types of nonhuman mammals, and ''Dirofilaria tenuis'', which usually parasitizes raccoons, but can infect humans, as well. Human dirofilariasis is generally caused by ''D. immitis'' and ''D. repens''. The former can cause pulmonary dirofilariasis, which may have no symptoms. Another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandlerella
''Chandlerella'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Onchocercidae. The species of this genus are found in Malesia and Northern America. Species: *''Chandlerella bosei'' *''Chandlerella hispanica'' *''Chandlerella quiscali'' *''Chandlerella sinensis'' *''Chandlerella stantschinskyi ''Chandlerella'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Onchocercidae. The species of this genus are found in Malesia and Northern America. Species: *''Chandlerella bosei'' *''Chandlerella hispanica'' *''Chandlerella quiscali'' *''C ...'' References Nematodes {{rhabditida-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cercopithifilaria Johnstoni
''Cercopithifilaria'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Onchocercidae The Onchocercidae are a family of nematodes in the superfamily Filarioidea. This family includes some of the most devastating human parasitic diseases, such as lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, loiasis, and other filariases. Represent .... The species of this genus are found in Japan, Australia. Species: *'' Cercopithifilaria bainae'' *'' Cercopithifilaria crassa'' *'' Cercopithifilaria grassi'' *'' Cercopithifilaria japonica'' *'' Cercopithifilaria longa'' *'' Cercopithifilaria minuta'' *'' Cercopithifilaria multicauda'' *'' Cercopithifilaria roussilhoni'' *'' Cercopithifilaria rugosicauda'' *'' Cercopithifilaria shohoi'' *'' Cercopithifilaria tumidicervicata'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q10446453 Nematodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cercopithifilaria
''Cercopithifilaria'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Onchocercidae The Onchocercidae are a family of nematodes in the superfamily Filarioidea. This family includes some of the most devastating human parasitic diseases, such as lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, loiasis, and other filariases. Represent .... The species of this genus are found in Japan, Australia. Species: *'' Cercopithifilaria bainae'' *'' Cercopithifilaria crassa'' *'' Cercopithifilaria grassi'' *'' Cercopithifilaria japonica'' *'' Cercopithifilaria longa'' *'' Cercopithifilaria minuta'' *'' Cercopithifilaria multicauda'' *'' Cercopithifilaria roussilhoni'' *'' Cercopithifilaria rugosicauda'' *'' Cercopithifilaria shohoi'' *'' Cercopithifilaria tumidicervicata'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q10446453 Nematodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brugia Timori
''Brugia timori'' is a filarial (arthropod-borne) nematode (roundworm) which causes the disease "Timor filariasis", or "Timorian filariasis". While this disease was first described in 1965, the identity of ''Brugia timori'' as the causative agent was not known until 1977. In that same year, '' Anopheles barbirostris'' was shown to be its primary vector. There is no known animal reservoir host. Signs and symptoms Like other human filariasis infections, ''Brugia timori'' filariasis causes acute fever and chronic lymphedema. The life cycle of ''Brugia timori'' is very similar to that of ''Wuchereria bancrofti'' and ''Brugia malayi'', leading to nocturnal periodicity of the disease symptoms. Eosinophilia is common during acute stages of infection. So far ''Brugia timori'' has only been found in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It is locally confined to areas inhabited by its mosquito vector, which breeds in rice fields. One study of the prevalence of infection in Mainang v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirofilaria Ursi
''Dirofilaria'' is a filarial (arthropod-borne) nematode (roundworm), in the family Onchocercidae. Some species cause dirofilariasis, a state of parasitic infection, in humans and other animals. There are about 27 species in the genus.Michalski, M. L., et al. (2010). dentification and phylogenetic analysis of ''Dirofilaria ursi'' (Nematoda: Filarioidea) from Wisconsin black bears (''Ursus americanus'') and its ''Wolbachia'' endosymbiont.''Journal of Parasitology'', 96(2), 412-419. These are generally divided into two subgenera, ''Dirofilaria'' and '' Nochtiella''. Some species are well-known parasites, including ''Dirofilaria immitis'', the dog heartworm, ''Dirofilaria repens'', which affects many types of nonhuman mammals, and ''Dirofilaria tenuis'', which usually parasitizes raccoons, but can infect humans, as well. Human dirofilariasis is generally caused by ''D. immitis'' and ''D. repens''. The former can cause pulmonary dirofilariasis, which may have no symptoms. Another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
