Prevalence of Mammomonogamus laryngeus (Strongylida: Syngamidae) nematodes in a bovine slaughterhouse
Keywords:
Strongylida infections, cattle diseases, host-parasite interactions, prevalence, epidemiology, Colombia
Abstract
Introduction. Mammomonogamus laryngeus is a nematode parasite that is usually found in the larynx of mammals in the tropics, especially in cattle, sheep and cats.
Objective. The prevalence of M. laryngeus was determined in cattle brought to an abattoir as an indicator of its prevalence in the general population.
Materials and methods. The present study was undertaken in the municipality of La Tebaida, Quindio, Colombia, to determine the presence of M. laryngeus infection in cattle brought to a local abattoir between December and February 2009. The tracheae and lungs of 500 slaughtered cattle were examined.
Results. Parasite prevalence was 14.8% (n=74). The majority of worms were located on aryteno-epiglottic folds, but never in the tracheae or bronchi. The infection rate was highest (47%) in 2 to 2.5 year old animals. In infected animals, an average of 6.4 parasite pairs was found, with higher numbers in older animals. The prevalence of infection in cattle was greater than seen in the provinces of Valle del Cauca (10.0%), Quindío(3,0%) pr Caquetá (1.2%).
Conclusions. Reports of this parasite in cattle indicate its circulation throughout Colombia and recommend surveillance studies where cattle are raised and prepared for human consumption.
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10. Cunnac M, Magnaval JF, Cayarci D, Leophonte P. A propos de 3 cas de syngamose humaine en Guadalupe. Rev Pneumol Clin. 1988;44:140-2.
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13. Basden RD, Jackson JW, Jones EI. Gapeworm infestation in man. Br J Dis Chest. 1974;68:207-9.
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15. Junod C, Philbert M, Sang H. Une observation de syngamose humaine a localisation bronchique. Premier cas traité et guéri par le thiabendazole. Bull Soc Pathol Exot Filiales. 1970;63:483-8.
16. Ho-Thi-Sang, Junod C, Philbert M. Bull Soc Pathol Exot Filiales. 1970;63:488-97.
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18. Santos IF, Fukuda RF. Ocorrencia de Syngamus laryngeus em bovinos do Municipio de Novo Horizonte. S P Científica (S Paulo). 1977;5:391-3.
19. Freire NM, Biachin I. Prevalencia de Mammomonogamus laryngeus (Railliet, 1899) em bovinos no Rio de Janeiro. Arq Esc Vet UEMG (Minas Gerais) 1979;31:23-4.
20. Moreno LG, Gómez EA. Parásitos gastrointestinales y pulmonares en bovinos del estado Bolívar. Vet Trop. 1991;16:55-68.
21. Villegas J, Linares T, Verde O. Incidencia de Syngamus laringeus en bovinos sacrificados. Agronomía Tropical. 1975;25:517-21.
22. van Aken D, Lagapa JT, Dargantes AP, Vercruysse J. Mammomonogamus laryngeus (Railliet, 1899) infections in cattle in Mindanao. Philippines. Vet Parasitol. 1996;64:329-32.
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Echeverry DM, Rengifo JM, Castaño JC, Téllez GA, González MM. Prevalence of Mammomonogamus laryngeus (Strongylida: Syngamidae) nematodes in a bovine slaughterhouse. Biomed. [Internet]. 2011 Mar. 31 [cited 2025 Apr. 4];31(3):316-21. Available from: https://revistabiomedicaorg.biteca.online/index.php/biomedica/article/view/328
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