Raccoon Dogs
Raccoons
Foxes
Carnivora
Helminthiasis, Animal
Dirofilaria immitis
Acanthocephala
Dirofilariasis
Trematoda
Paragonimus westermani
Zygoma
Animals, Wild
Rabies
Mink
Ascaridoidea
Rabies virus
Rabies Vaccines
Japan
Male Pseudohermaphroditism in a raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procynoides). (1/30)
A wild raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procynoides) which died due to a traffic accident on 18 October 2001, and was determined to be 4.5 years old, was examined. Visual appearance of the external genitalia in this animal showed to be female with a large penis-like clitoris protruding from the vulvar juncture. Visual examination of the internal genitalia revealed that the animal possessed both testes and uterus. Histological appearance of the removed gonads showed only Sertoli cells but no spermatogenesis. Using polymerase chain reaction with skin biopsy directed against the sex-determining region on the Y chromosome (SRY) gene, the genomic SRY gene was expressed as a single band and sequenced. Based on these findings, this raccoon dog was diagnosed as male pseudohermaphrodite. (+info)Molecular evolution analysis and geographic investigation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-like virus in palm civets at an animal market and on farms. (2/30)
Massive numbers of palm civets were culled to remove sources for the reemergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Guangdong Province, China, in January 2004, following SARS coronavirus detection in market animals. The virus was identified in all 91 palm civets and 15 raccoon dogs of animal market origin sampled prior to culling, but not in 1,107 palm civets later sampled at 25 farms, spread over 12 provinces, which were claimed to be the source of traded animals. Twenty-seven novel signature variation residues (SNVs) were identified on the spike gene and were analyzed for their phylogenetic relationships, based on 17 sequences obtained from animals in our study and from other published studies. Analysis indicated that the virus in palm civets at the live-animal market had evolved to infect humans. The evolutionary starting point was a prototype group consisting of three viral sequences of animal origin. Initially, seven SNV sites caused six amino acid changes, at positions 147, 228, 240, 479, 821, and 1080 of the spike protein, to generate low-pathogenicity viruses. One of these was linked to the first SARS patient in the 2003-2004 period. A further 14 SNVs caused 11 amino acid residue changes, at positions 360, 462, 472, 480, 487, 609, 613, 665, 743, 765, and 1163. The resulting high-pathogenicity groups were responsible for infections during the so-called early-phase epidemic of 2003. Finally, the remaining six SNVs caused four amino acid changes, at positions 227, 244, 344, and 778, which resulted in the group of viruses responsible for the global epidemic. (+info)Seasonal changes in immunolocalization of inhibin/activin subunits and testicular activity in wild male raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides). (3/30)
Thirty-four pairs of testes from wild adult raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) were obtained between September 2000 and May 2003. The cellular localization of the inhibin alpha and inhibin/activin (betaA and betaB) subunits in wild raccoon dog testes was investigated. The testicular weight and size and seminiferous tubule diameters were measured. There were marked seasonal variations in testicular weight and size and seminiferous tubule diameters, with values relatively low in September and high in March. Spermatogonia and primary spermatocytes were observed in September, and spermatogonia, spermatocytes, and round spermatids were present in January. All types of spermatogenic cells, including mature spermatozoa, were found in March, indicating that the breeding season is around March in Japan. Thereafter, spermatogonia and degenerating spermatocytes were observed in April. The sections of testes were immunostained by the avidin-biotin-peroxidase complex method (ABC) using polyclonal antisera raised against porcine inhibin alpha, inhibin/activin betaA and inhibin/activin betaB. The inhibin alpha and inhibin/activin (betaA and betaB) subunits were only expressed in Leydig cells in September. On the other hand, the inhibin alpha, betaA, and betaB subunits were observed in Leydig cells and Sertoli cells, but not in germ cells, in March. These results suggest that the testes of wild raccoon dogs have the ability to synthesize inhibins, and the cellular localization of inhibin/activin subunits showed season-related changes in the breeding and non-breeding seasons. (+info)Paragonimus westermani and some rare intestinal trematodes recovered from raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus) introduced recently on Yakushima Island, Japan. (4/30)
Helminth parasites were collected from 9 raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus) and 2 Japanese weasels (Mustela itatsi sho) on Yakushima Island, Japan. The former carnivore was introduced to this World Natural Heritage Area presumably within the last two decades, expanding its population thence, although detailed process(es) of the introduction is unknown. The collected trematodes from raccoon dogs included the triploid form of Paragonimus westermani, Brachylaima tokudai, Maritrema eroliae, and Pseudocryptotropa sp. Simultaneously, Paragonimus ohirai was found in one weasel killed by a traffic accident. Although the triploid form of P. westermani and P. ohirai are known to be distributed in some river-mouth areas of Yakushima Island based on previous surveys on crab hosts, natural infection was detected for the first time in wild final hosts. Particularly, the raccoon dog infected with P. westermani was caught in a mountainous area, distant from human residence or river-mouth areas. Although it is possible that the infected raccoon dog moved from a river-mouth area endemic with P. westermani after infection, the alternative scenario remains to be pursued; the endemic area of this zoonosis is expanding along with the recent expansion of raccoon dogs or feral cats (Felis catus), that became prevalent recently on this island including the mountainous areas. Maritrema eroliae taking a variety of shorebirds as its natural final hosts, and a minute trematode, Pseudocryptotropa sp., taking unknown natural final host(s) were recorded for the first time in raccoon dogs. (+info)Juvenile bird acanthocephalans recovered incidentally from raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus) on Yakushima Island, Japan. (5/30)
Helminth parasites were collected from 14 raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus) and 2 Japanese weasels (Mustela itatsi sho) on Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture (Kyushu), Japan. In addition to trematodes and nematodes reported separately, everted cystacanths of 3 bird acanthocephalans (Mediorhynchus robustus in 5 animals, Porrorchis leibyi in 2 animals, and Sphaerirostris lanceoides in 1 animal) were collected from the raccoon dogs introduced recently on this World Natural Heritage Area. A cystacanth of P. leibyi was collected also from a weasel indigenous to this island that were killed by traffic accidents. Recovery of everted cystacanths of M. robustus from the intestine of raccoon dogs was remarkably frequent (36%), suggesting that this acanthocephalan should be highly prevalent in passerine hosts on Yakushima Island, and the animals might vigorously take insect hosts or paratenic hosts. Furthermore, the present report is the second on M. robustus after its first record in Japan (Aichi Prefecture, Honshu) as M. garruli from a Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius japonicus) by Yamaguti in 1939. Porrorchis leibyi has never been recorded in Japan. (+info)Nematodes from raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus) introduced recently on Yakushima Island, Japan. (6/30)
Nematodes were collected from 14 raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus) on Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture (Kyushu), Japan, that were the progeny of recently introduced animals to this World Natural Heritage Area, probably within the last 2 decades. Seven nematode species (Toxocara tanuki, Ancylostoma kusimaense, Arthrostoma miyazakiense, Strongyloides planiceps, Trichuris vulpis, Gongylonema sp., and Dirofilaria immitis) were collected from the raccoon dogs. Two nematode species (Molineus legerae and Strongyloides martis) were collected from 2 Japanese weasels (Mustela itatsi) indigenous to this island that were killed by traffic accidents. Considering that foxes and other carnivores, except for weasels, dogs and cats, are not distributed on this island, most of soil-borne nematodes such as roundworms, hookworms, and threadworms in raccoon dogs should have been introduced by the original population from the mainland Japan, and the infection hence maintained at a high level by new generations. Recovery of the third-stage larvae of Gongylonema sp. from the esophagus of raccoon dogs was remarkably frequent (79%), suggesting that the animals might vigorously take insect hosts. Although S. martis have never been recorded from weasels in Japan until this study, this threadworm might be prevalent in a variety of mustelids in Eurasia. (+info)Immunolocalization of steroidogenic enzymes P450scc, 3betaHSD, and P450c17 in the ovaries of wild raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides). (7/30)
We investigated the distribution of 3 types of steroidogenic enzymes, P450scc, 3betaHSD, and P450c17, in wild raccoon dog ovaries by immunohistochemistry. Six pairs of ovaries were obtained from wild raccoon dogs between 2001 and 2003, with 3 of the 6 pairs of ovaries containing corpora lutea. P450scc, 3betaHSD, and P450c17 were localized in the granulosa and theca cells of these raccoon dogs. Furthermore, lutein cells were stained positively for P450scc and 3betaHSD in the pregnant and non-pregnant raccoon dogs. These results suggest that granulosa and theca cells may synthesize progesterone and androgens, which may play an important role in follicular development, and that lutein cells are a major source of progesterone in wild raccoon dogs. (+info)Morphology of the lingual papillae in the raccoon dog and fox. (8/30)
The dorsal lingual surfaces of the raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and fox (Vulpes vulpes japonica) were examined by scanning electron microscopical (SEM) observations. The distribution and type of the lingual papillae found in the raccoon dog were similar to those in the fox. Filiform, fungiform, foliate and vallate papillae were observed. The filiform papillae were distributed over the entire dosal surface of the tongue. Each filiform papilla on the apical surface of the tongue had several pointed processes. The filiform papillae of the lingual body consisted of a main papilla and some secondary papillae. The fungiform papillae were present rounded bodies, and more densely distributed on the lingual apex. The foliate papillae were seen on the dorsolateral aspect of the tongue. The vallate papillae were located on both sides of the posterior end of the lingual body. Each papilla was surrounded by groove and crescent pad. On the periphery of the papillae, large conical papillae were observed. (+info)A medical definition for "Raccoon Dogs" does not exist, as they are not a species related to human health or medicine. Raccoon dogs are actually a type of wild dog that are native to East Asia and are named for their raccoon-like facial features. They belong to the Canidae family and the Nyctereutes genus, with the scientific name Nyctereutes procyonoides.
Raccoon dogs are sometimes kept as exotic pets or used in biomedical research, but they do not have a direct impact on human health. However, like many other wild animals, raccoon dogs can carry and transmit various diseases, such as rabies, to other animals and potentially to humans if they come into contact with infected saliva or other bodily fluids. Therefore, it is important to handle and care for them appropriately to minimize the risk of disease transmission.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "raccoons" are not a medical term. They are a species of nocturnal mammals native to North America, known for their distinctive black facial mask and ringed tails. If you have any questions about animals or a medical condition, feel free to ask!
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Foxes" is not a term that has a widely accepted or specific medical definition. The common fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a species of small omnivorous mammals, and while there can be medical issues related to foxes or other animals in certain contexts, such as zoonotic diseases, "Foxes" itself does not have a medical connotation. If you have any specific medical query, I'd be happy to try and help with that.
Carnivora is an order of mammals that consists of animals whose primary diet consists of flesh. The term "Carnivora" comes from the Latin words "caro", meaning flesh, and "vorare", meaning to devour. This order includes a wide variety of species, ranging from large predators such as lions, tigers, and bears, to smaller animals such as weasels, otters, and raccoons.
While members of the Carnivora order are often referred to as "carnivores," it is important to note that not all members exclusively eat meat. Some species, such as raccoons and bears, have an omnivorous diet that includes both plants and animals. Additionally, some species within this order have evolved specialized adaptations for their specific diets, such as the elongated canines and carnassial teeth of felids (cats) and canids (dogs), which are adapted for tearing and shearing meat.
Overall, the medical definition of Carnivora refers to an order of mammals that have a diet primarily consisting of flesh, although not all members exclusively eat meat.
Helminthiasis, in general, refers to the infection or infestation of humans and animals by helminths, which are parasitic worms. When referring to "Animal Helminthiasis," it specifically pertains to the condition where animals, including domestic pets and livestock, are infected by various helminth species. These parasitic worms can reside in different organs of the animal's body, leading to a wide range of clinical signs depending on the worm species and the location of the infestation.
Animal Helminthiasis can be caused by different types of helminths:
1. Nematodes (roundworms): These include species like Ascaris suum in pigs, Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina in cats, and Toxocara canis in dogs. They can cause gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.
2. Cestodes (tapeworms): Examples include Taenia saginata in cattle, Echinococcus granulosus in sheep and goats, and Dipylidium caninum in dogs and cats. Tapeworm infestations may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea or constipation and may also cause vitamin deficiencies due to the worm's ability to absorb nutrients from the host animal's digestive system.
3. Trematodes (flukes): These include liver flukes such as Fasciola hepatica in sheep, goats, and cattle, and schistosomes that can affect various animals, including birds and mammals. Liver fluke infestations may cause liver damage, leading to symptoms like weight loss, decreased appetite, and jaundice. Schistosome infestations can lead to issues in multiple organs depending on the species involved.
Preventing and controlling Helminthiasis in animals is crucial for maintaining animal health and welfare, as well as ensuring food safety for humans who consume products from these animals. Regular deworming programs, good hygiene practices, proper pasture management, and monitoring for clinical signs are essential components of a comprehensive parasite control strategy.
"Dirofilaria immitis" is a species of parasitic roundworm that can infect dogs, cats, and other animals, including humans. It is the causative agent of heartworm disease in these animals. The adult worms typically reside in the pulmonary arteries and hearts of infected animals, where they can cause serious damage to the cardiovascular system.
The life cycle of Dirofilaria immitis involves mosquitoes as intermediate hosts. Infected animals produce microfilariae, which are taken up by mosquitoes during blood meals. These larvae then develop into infective stages within the mosquito and can be transmitted to other animals through the mosquito's bite.
In dogs, heartworm disease is often asymptomatic in the early stages but can progress to cause coughing, exercise intolerance, heart failure, and even death if left untreated. In cats, heartworm disease is more difficult to diagnose and often causes respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing.
Preventive measures, such as regular administration of heartworm preventatives, are essential for protecting animals from this parasitic infection.
Acanthocephala is a phylum of parasitic worms characterized by a spiny, proboscis-like structure that they use to attach themselves to the intestinal walls of their hosts. Members of this group are commonly known as thorny-headed worms. They have complex life cycles that involve one or more intermediate hosts, such as insects or crustaceans, before reaching their definitive host, which is typically a vertebrate. The phylum Acanthocephala includes several classes, with the majority of species belonging to the class Palaeacanthocephala. These parasites can cause various diseases and health issues in their hosts, depending on the species and the severity of the infection.
Dirofilariasis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with nematode (roundworm) species of the genus Dirofilaria. The most common species to infect humans are Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens, which are carried by mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans through their bite.
In humans, dirofilariasis often affects the eyes or the skin. When it involves the eye, it is called ocular dirofilariasis, and the worm typically localizes in the conjunctiva, eyelid, or subconjunctival tissues, causing symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, and discharge. In some cases, the worm may migrate to other parts of the eye, leading to more serious complications.
Cutaneous dirofilariasis, on the other hand, involves the skin and is usually characterized by the presence of a subcutaneous nodule or a slowly growing, painless mass, often found on the trunk, arms, or legs. The worm can sometimes be seen moving under the skin.
Treatment for dirofilariasis typically involves surgical removal of the worm, followed by antibiotic therapy to prevent secondary bacterial infections. In some cases, anti-parasitic medications may also be prescribed. Preventive measures include avoiding mosquito bites and using insect repellents when spending time outdoors in areas where dirofilariasis is common.
Trematoda is a class of parasitic flatworms, also known as flukes. They have a complex life cycle involving one or more intermediate hosts and a definitive host. Adult trematodes are typically leaf-shaped and range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters.
They have a characteristic oral sucker surrounding the mouth and a ventral sucker, which they use for locomotion and attachment to their host's tissues. Trematodes infect various organs of their hosts, including the liver, lungs, blood vessels, and intestines, causing a range of diseases in humans and animals.
Examples of human-infecting trematodes include Schistosoma spp., which cause schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia), and Fasciola hepatica, which causes fascioliasis (liver fluke disease). Trematode infections are typically treated with antiparasitic drugs.
"Paragonimus westermani" is a species of lung fluke that is known to cause paragonimiasis, which is a food-borne trematode infection. This parasite typically infects the lungs of humans and other mammals, although it can also be found in other organs such as the brain or skin.
Humans become infected with "Paragonimus westermani" by consuming raw or undercooked crustaceans, such as crabs or crayfish, that harbor the parasite's larvae. Once ingested, the larvae migrate from the intestines to the lungs, where they develop into adult flukes and produce eggs. These eggs are then coughed up and expelled from the body through sputum or feces, which can contaminate freshwater sources and infect new hosts.
Symptoms of paragonimiasis include coughing up blood, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, the infection can lead to neurological symptoms if the flukes migrate to the brain. Treatment typically involves anti-parasitic medications such as praziquantel or triclabendazole.
Cestoda is a class of parasitic worms belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms. Cestodes are commonly known as tapeworms and have a long, flat, segmented body that can grow to considerable length in their adult form. They lack a digestive system and absorb nutrients through their body surface.
Cestodes have a complex life cycle involving one or two intermediate hosts, usually insects or crustaceans, and a definitive host, which is typically a mammal, including humans. The tapeworm's larval stage develops in the intermediate host, and when the definitive host consumes the infected intermediate host, the larvae mature into adults in the host's intestine.
Humans can become infected with tapeworms by eating raw or undercooked meat from infected animals or through accidental ingestion of contaminated water or food containing tapeworm eggs or larvae. Infection with tapeworms can cause various symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and vitamin deficiencies.
The zygoma is the scientific name for the cheekbone. It is a part of the facial skeleton that forms the prominence of the cheek and houses the maxillary sinus, one of the pairs of paranasal sinuses. The zygomatic bone, also known as the malar bone, contributes to the formation of the zygoma.
Wild animals are those species of animals that are not domesticated or tamed by humans and live in their natural habitats without regular human intervention. They can include a wide variety of species, ranging from mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, to insects and other invertebrates.
Wild animals are adapted to survive in specific environments and have behaviors, physical traits, and social structures that enable them to find food, shelter, and mates. They can be found in various habitats such as forests, grasslands, deserts, oceans, rivers, and mountains. Some wild animals may come into contact with human populations, particularly in urban areas where their natural habitats have been destroyed or fragmented.
It is important to note that the term "wild" does not necessarily mean that an animal is aggressive or dangerous. While some wild animals can be potentially harmful to humans if provoked or threatened, many are generally peaceful and prefer to avoid contact with people. However, it is essential to respect their natural behaviors and habitats and maintain a safe distance from them to prevent any potential conflicts or harm to either party.
Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease that is typically transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, usually by a bite or scratch. The virus infects the central nervous system, causing encephalopathy and ultimately leading to death in both humans and animals if not treated promptly and effectively.
The rabies virus belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family, with a negative-sense single-stranded RNA genome. It is relatively fragile and cannot survive for long outside of its host, but it can be transmitted through contact with infected tissue or nerve cells.
Initial symptoms of rabies in humans may include fever, headache, and general weakness or discomfort. As the disease progresses, more specific symptoms appear, such as insomnia, anxiety, confusion, partial paralysis, excitation, hallucinations, agitation, hypersalivation (excessive saliva production), difficulty swallowing, and hydrophobia (fear of water).
Once clinical signs of rabies appear, the disease is almost always fatal. However, prompt post-exposure prophylaxis with rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin can prevent the onset of the disease if administered promptly after exposure. Preventive vaccination is also recommended for individuals at high risk of exposure to the virus, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and travelers to areas where rabies is endemic.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Mink" is not a medical term. It refers to a species of small, semiaquatic carnivorous mammals that are known for their sleek fur. They belong to the family Mustelidae, which also includes otters, weasels, and ferrets. If you have any questions about medical terminology or health-related topics, I'd be happy to help!
Trematode infections, also known as trematodiasis or fluke infections, are parasitic diseases caused by various species of flatworms called trematodes. These parasites have an indirect life cycle involving one or two intermediate hosts (such as snails or fish) and a definitive host (usually a mammal or bird).
Humans can become accidentally infected when they consume raw or undercooked aquatic plants, animals, or contaminated water that contains the larval stages of these parasites. The most common trematode infections affecting humans include:
1. Schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia): Caused by several species of blood flukes (Schistosoma spp.). Adult worms live in the blood vessels, and their eggs can cause inflammation and damage to various organs, such as the liver, intestines, bladder, or lungs.
2. Liver flukes: Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica are common liver fluke species that infect humans through contaminated watercress or other aquatic plants. These parasites can cause liver damage, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and eosinophilia (elevated eosinophil count in the blood).
3. Lung flukes: Paragonimus spp. are lung fluke species that infect humans through consumption of raw or undercooked crustaceans. These parasites can cause coughing, chest pain, and bloody sputum.
4. Intestinal flukes: Various species of intestinal flukes (e.g., Haplorchis spp., Metagonimus yokogawai) infect humans through consumption of raw or undercooked fish. These parasites can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and eosinophilia.
5. Eye fluke: The oriental eye fluke (Drepanotrema spp.) can infect the human eye through contaminated water. It can cause eye inflammation, corneal ulcers, and vision loss.
Prevention measures include avoiding consumption of raw or undercooked aquatic plants, animals, and their products; practicing good hygiene; and treating drinking water to kill parasites. Treatment typically involves administering anthelmintic drugs such as praziquantel, albendazole, or mebendazole, depending on the specific fluke species involved.
Ascaridoidea is a superfamily of parasitic nematode roundworms that includes several medically important genera such as Ascaris, Toxocara, and Baylisascaris. These worms have a complex life cycle involving intermediate hosts like insects or mammals, and definitive hosts such as humans or other animals.
In humans, the most common species of Ascaridoidea are Ascaris lumbricoides (also known as "human roundworm") and Toxocara canis (dog roundworm) or Toxocara cati (cat roundworm). Infection with these parasites typically occurs through ingestion of contaminated food, water, or soil.
Ascaris lumbricoides infection, known as ascariasis, can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe infections may lead to intestinal obstruction, malnutrition, or impaired growth in children.
Toxocara infection, also called toxocariasis, can result in visceral larva migrans (VLM) or ocular larva migrans (OLM), depending on the organs affected. VLM may cause fever, cough, wheezing, and hepatomegaly, while OLM can lead to vision loss or eye inflammation.
Preventive measures include proper hygiene practices, such as handwashing, cooking food thoroughly, and avoiding contact with contaminated soil or feces. In some cases, medication may be necessary to treat these infections.
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans. It's caused by the rabies virus (RV), which belongs to the family Rhabdoviridae and genus Lyssavirus. The virus has a bullet-shaped appearance under an electron microscope and is encased in a lipid envelope.
The rabies virus primarily spreads through the saliva of infected animals, usually via bites. Once inside the body, it travels along nerve fibers to the brain, where it multiplies rapidly and causes inflammation (encephalitis). The infection can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, paralysis, coma, and ultimately death if left untreated.
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but prompt post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which includes vaccination and sometimes rabies immunoglobulin, can prevent the disease from developing when administered after an exposure to a potentially rabid animal. Pre-exposure vaccination is also recommended for individuals at high risk of exposure, such as veterinarians and travelers visiting rabies-endemic areas.
Ascaridida infections are caused by roundworms belonging to the order Ascaridida, which includes several species that can infect humans and animals. The most common species that infects humans is Ascaris lumbricoides, also known as the human roundworm. Other species that can cause infection in humans include Toxocara spp., Baylisascaris procyonis, and Ascaris suum (the pig roundworm).
Infection with these parasites typically occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water containing eggs or larvae. The larvae hatch in the small intestine and then migrate through the body to various organs, including the liver, lungs, and eyes, where they can cause damage. After several weeks, the larvae return to the small intestine, where they mature into adult worms and begin producing eggs.
Symptoms of ascariasis (infection with Ascaris lumbricoides) can vary depending on the severity of the infection and the location of the worms in the body. Mild infections may cause no symptoms or only mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. More severe infections can lead to intestinal obstruction, malnutrition, and other complications.
Infection with Toxocara spp. can cause a condition called visceral larva migrans, which is characterized by fever, cough, rash, and liver enlargement. Ocular larva migrans can occur when the larvae migrate to the eye, causing inflammation and potentially leading to vision loss.
Baylisascaris procyonis infection can cause a similar condition called neural larva migrans, which can lead to neurological symptoms such as seizures, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
Prevention of Ascaridida infections involves practicing good hygiene, including washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet or handling soil or contaminated objects. Proper cooking and cleaning of food can also help prevent infection. In areas where ascariasis is common, treatment of human waste and improvement of sanitation infrastructure can help reduce transmission.
Rabies vaccines are medical products that contain antigens of the rabies virus, which stimulate an immune response in individuals who receive them. The purpose of rabies vaccines is to prevent the development of rabies, a viral disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
There are two primary types of rabies vaccines available:
1. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccines: These vaccines are given to individuals who are at high risk of coming into contact with the rabies virus, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and travelers visiting areas where rabies is common. The vaccine series typically consists of three doses given over a period of 28 days.
2. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) vaccines: These vaccines are administered to individuals who have already been exposed to the rabies virus, usually through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. The vaccine series typically consists of four doses given over a period of 14 days, along with a dose of rabies immune globulin (RIG) to provide immediate protection while the immune system responds to the vaccine.
Both types of rabies vaccines are highly effective at preventing the disease, but it is essential to receive them as soon as possible after exposure or before potential exposure, as the virus can be fatal if left untreated.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Japan" is not a medical term. Japan is the name of a country, officially known as Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku in Japanese, and is located in East Asia. It is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a population of about 126 million people.
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- In the United States, vaccination has largely eliminated rabies in dogs, and the source of rabies is almost always wild animals, usually bats but also foxes, skunks, or racoons. (msdmanuals.com)
Nyctereutes5
- During the 2002-2004 severe acute respiratory syndrome pandemic, researchers documented the causative virus in raccoon dogs ( Nyctereutes procyonoides ) in China, indicating that these animals might have been intermediate hosts for the virus ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
- The raccoon Procyon lotor and the raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides are included on the European Union's list of invasive alien species. (uni-frankfurt.de)
- The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), also known as the mangut or tanuki, is a canid indigenous to East Asia. (memozee.com)
- Nyctereutes procyonoides, is neither a raccoon nor a dog, but it does belong to the canid family, which is a lineage that includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. (apimemphis.com)
- Recent studies have detected a virus almost identical to the SARS coronavirus in two animal species, the masked palm civet ( Paguma larvata ) and the raccoon dog ( Nyctereutes procyonoides ). (who.int)
Foxes4
- Animals that are allowed to roam are more prone to come into contact with wild animals such as foxes and raccoons. (wavy.com)
- Since raccoon ( Procyon lotor ), red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ), and domestic cat ( Felis silvestris f. catus) showed highest abundance-activity indices, we used GPS telemetry for a detailed analysis of spatial behavior of nine raccoons and five red foxes over a 22-month period. (springer.com)
- Rabies was first confirmed in foxes in northwestern Vermont in February 1992 and in raccoons in southwestern Vermont in June 1994. (cdc.gov)
- Rabies was first confirmed in raccoons in southern Maine and in foxes in central Maine in August 1994. (cdc.gov)
Duke Dog Proof Raccoon Trap2
- Duke Dog Proof Raccoon Trap (dukedp12) Northern Sport Co.. Duke's Dog Proof Raccoon Trap is a species-specific trap available at Murray's Lures & Trapping Supplies. (originclimate.org)
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Actual raccoon3
- A raccoon dog is not an actual raccoon but instead a fox-like member of the Canidae family. (scrippsnews.com)
- Likewise, attempt some actual raccoon removal strategies to keep creepy crawly from harming your nursery. (caninesportsrec.com)
- This attractive quality is a characteristic of an actual raccoon dog fur. (efutro.com.pl)
Dog's3
- This is Raccoon Dog's second album release as a solid 4 piece band featuring Tassie locals. (qmf.net.au)
- Introducing your dog's new buddy: this cute latex dog toy! (tqelbrand.com)
- Later, the girls found a cassette tape in a pile of trash at the Raccoon Dog's house for PPP, who had not gotten any new songs, and sent it to them. (japari-library.com)
Trap18
- Ask for Lindsey and request a permit to borrow a catch-and-release trap for raccoons. (wric.com)
- The raccoon will eat the mini marshmallows sprinkled around the front of the trap and then "discover" the bait inside the Sterling Grizz and reach in and attempt to retrieve them and in the process become captured. (wildlifecontrolsupplies.com)
- If you're looking for an affordable solution to controlling raccoons on your land, shop Murray's Lures & Trapping Supplies here for the Coon Dagger Dog Proof Raccoon Trap. (murrayslures.com)
- Duke Trapping Supplies eBay Heavy duty chain with swivels and stake attached to the trap used for Raccoon. (originclimate.org)
- This trap is the newest of dog proof raccoon traps, is, Lenon's Raccoon Super All Call - Raccoon Lure Lenon's Raccoon Super All Call - Raccoon Lure / Scent Available in 1 Bridger T-3 Dog Proof Coon Trap, Duke Dog. (originclimate.org)
- 11/10/2012 · Dukes Dog proof raccoon trap Discussion in ' I found out this morning that the Duke traps aren't skunk proof as I'd hoped. (originclimate.org)
- This raccoon trap is virtually dog, squirrel, deer and hog proof. (originclimate.org)
- Duke Dog Proof Coon Trap: Dog proof raccoon traps are a cylinder shaped trap that imitate a hole in the ground. (originclimate.org)
- Duke Dog-Proof Trap Setting Tool,this simple tool allows you to easily set the Duke DP trap in your hands. (originclimate.org)
- Simply position the setter so the two notches are Do you know how to build a raccoon trap? (originclimate.org)
- Find out how to build a raccoon trap in this article from HowStuffWorks. (originclimate.org)
- Ztraps was professionally built and designed by a trapper who likes to put traps where the coon are not Our # 6 Skunk-N-More Spray Proof Trap is an effective Duke Dog Proof Coon Trap The Duke Dog Proof Coon Trap features a fully enclosed dog proof design with powerful coil springs, a trigger system and a staking system. (originclimate.org)
- 114.59 As low as: $109.99 Duke's Dog Proof (DP) Raccoon Trap operates with a pull of the trigger effectively capturing raccoons while excluding capture of non-target animals such as dogs and cats. (originclimate.org)
- Trap Setting Instructions: - Dog Proof Traps Duke #2 Coil Spring Trap The Fleming Dog Proof Raccoon Trap features a fully enclosed dog proof design with Duke Dogproof Raccoon Trap Duke's Dogproof Raccoon Trap. (originclimate.org)
- How to trap a raccoon: Smart instructions. (originclimate.org)
- Designed to effectively target raccoons, this fully enclosed trap is safe for use around dogs. (originclimate.org)
- We carry Duke, Bridger, Sterling and Ztrap dog proof raccoon, This pack includes instructions on how to set raccoon trapping, dog proof traps, Duke Dog Proof Coon Trap The Duke Dog Proof Coon Trap features a fully. (originclimate.org)
- Dog-Proof Raccoon Traps: Catching One of the most dog-proof traps on the market, the Duke DP Coon A few customers reported that while the trap appears to be Ztraps was professionally built and designed by a trapper who likes to put traps where the coon are not Our # 6 Skunk-N-More Spray Proof Trap is an effective. (originclimate.org)
Rabid3
- This is not the rabid raccoon in question, rather a generic picture of a raccoon. (clickorlando.com)
- FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla - A rabid raccoon recently attacked a dog in Flagler County, prompting the health department to issue an alert for the Bunnell area. (clickorlando.com)
- And if an animal like a raccoon or a fox were to eat a rabid bat, this is a case of spillover. (cdc.gov)
Wildlife5
- The data show that some of the COVID-positive samples collected from a stall known to be involved in the wildlife trade also contained raccoon dog genes, indicating the animals may have been infected by the virus, according to the scientists. (arabnews.com)
- According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the raccoon involved in these incidents have several offspring, and it isn't uncommon for raccoons to be aggressive toward dogs - especially when protecting their young. (wric.com)
- Wildlife officials also recommend mitigating potential attractants - for example, accessible food waste, pet food, and fruit from bushes and trees - which may also reduce raccoon presence in urban neighborhoods. (wric.com)
- And when we're talking specifically about the elimination of rabies in dogs, we're talking about eliminating rabies viruses specifically adapted to dogs that go from dog-to-dog-to-dog, or enzootic transmission of dog rabies viruses, as opposed to viruses that are adapted to wildlife. (cdc.gov)
- Although the origin of the novel SARS-CoV remains an enigma, it is probable that the source of infection was small mammals in the live animal markets in Guangdong Province, China, where a wide variety of wildlife species, including Himalayan palm civets, Chinese ferret-badgers and raccoon-dogs, were kept in overcrowded conditions with poor biosecurity. (who.int)
COVID4
- The discovery does not prove that raccoon dogs or any other animals infected with COVID triggered the pandemic. (scrippsnews.com)
- BEIJING: Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, adding evidence to the theory that the virus originated from animals, not from a lab, international experts say. (arabnews.com)
- The coronavirus' genetic code is strikingly similar to that of bat coronaviruses, and many scientists suspect COVID-19 jumped into humans either directly from a bat or via an intermediary animal like pangolins, ferrets or racoon dogs. (arabnews.com)
- Due to COVID-19, the study was only conducted in Songjiang District, where most frequent raccoon dog movement was spotted over the previous years. (shine.cn)
Coronavirus4
- Raccoon dogs might have been intermediate hosts for severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus in 2002-2004. (cdc.gov)
- We demonstrated susceptibility of raccoon dogs to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and transmission to in-contact animals. (cdc.gov)
- Study design for experimental infection of raccoon dogs with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. (cdc.gov)
- Detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in swab samples from experimentally infected raccoon dogs. (cdc.gov)
Traps5
- Although ODFW is now offering to lend raccoon traps and give trapping permits to residents in the Northwest Portland neighborhood, residents say they don't feel comfortable with that responsibility. (wric.com)
- Manuals & Instructions A guide for choosing the best raccoon traps. (originclimate.org)
- Includes a detailed explanation of foothold, conibear and dog proof traps for raccoons. (originclimate.org)
- Since raccoons love to investigate holes, it appeals 4 Duke DP Dog Proof Coon Traps, 1 DP setter & 1 Coon Gitter Bait. (originclimate.org)
- Remove these unwanted creatures with live raccoon traps. (originclimate.org)
Indigenous1
- In late May 1996, the first indigenous case of raccoon rabies in Ohio was confirmed in a racoon captured in the village of Poland in northeastern Ohio, approximately 3 miles west of the Pennsylvania border. (cdc.gov)
Vaccinations2
- According to the health department, the animals that were exposed to the raccoon are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. (wavy.com)
- So one of the first major public health considerations was vaccination by routine method - the same way of taking your dog to the veterinarian for routine rabies vaccinations. (cdc.gov)
Tanuki1
- Tanuki (Japanese Raccoon Dog)! (airlineintl.com)
Wild7
- Do not feed stray dogs or cats, or any wild animal. (wavy.com)
- So putting that onus on me to start catching the wild raccoons is not really ideal. (wric.com)
- Being wild animals, raccoons can carry â ¦ One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. (apimemphis.com)
- Police are investigating in a village under siege by two wild 'raccoon dogs' that are terrorising locals and attacking animals. (thegreatcelebrity.com)
- While many species of wild animals retreat from cities due to urbanization, the raccoon dog has adapted to the urban landscape, returning to Shanghai in increasing numbers. (shine.cn)
- The paper discusses rabies elimination from dogs in the United States and its re-emergence in wild animals. (cdc.gov)
- since then, 7851 cases of animal rabies (6637 in raccoons and 1214 in domestic and other wild animals infected with the raccoon rabies virus variant) have been confirmed from all 62 counties in the state. (cdc.gov)
Stray dogs1
- When you think of rabies you probably think of stray dogs, bats, or raccoons. (cdc.gov)
Pandas2
- Raccoon dogs are a member of the raccoon family, but they're much smaller than red pandas. (unifiedyard.com)
- Raccoon dogs have a shorter snout than red pandas and their tails are longer. (unifiedyard.com)
State's2
- Check your state's laws regarding keeping a raccoon dog as a pet and to find out whether you need any special permits or licenses before purchasing one yourself. (unifiedyard.com)
- Rabies was first confirmed in January 1994 in raccoons in Rhode Island near the state's northern border. (cdc.gov)
Steadily2
Animals13
- Some of these animals include raccoon dogs. (scrippsnews.com)
- The international group also told WHO they found DNA from other animals as well as raccoon dogs in the samples from the seafood market, she added. (arabnews.com)
- But it is also possible that humans brought the virus to the market and infected the raccoon dogs, or that infected humans simply happened to leave traces of the virus near the animals. (arabnews.com)
- The best thing you can do for your dogs is to not attract raccoons â ¦ Dogs & cats can be very territorial animals, and raccoons may disturb this sense of ownership. (apimemphis.com)
- Apparently, raccoons are some of the smartest animals out there! (dogblog.com)
- Raccoon dogs, also known as tanukis, are small, furry animals native to East Asia. (unifiedyard.com)
- Raccoon dogs are very intelligent and affectionate animals that enjoy human interaction. (unifiedyard.com)
- Raccoon dogs are social animals, which means they enjoy being around other raccoon dogs. (unifiedyard.com)
- We ran in with two great big pieces of wood to try and shoo the raccoon off and try and get it to go away so we could get the animals out of the field. (thegreatcelebrity.com)
- The animals wouldn't move because they were terrified and this raccoon wouldn't budge either and was just hissing. (thegreatcelebrity.com)
- Cases of rabies in domestic animals also have increased substantially: during 1990-1995, a total of 158 cases were confirmed in cats, and 36 cases were confirmed in dogs. (cdc.gov)
- Transmission of rabies virus, a type of lyssavirus, by pet cats and dogs is relatively uncommon because of widespread immunization of these animals. (medscape.com)
- In tests on a random sample of 40 triatomine bugs found near homes in 11 central-southern Texas counties they found 73% of the insects carried the parasite and half of the positive bugs had dined on human blood in addition to animals including dogs, rabbits, and raccoons. (medscape.com)
Birds3
- feeding pomegranates to squirrels, raccoons, birds? (pets.ca)
- While there is little evidence that raccoon dogs have a negative effect on game birds and other native fauna [1], it must be assumed that such a prolific species can â ¦ A raccoon can easily kill a small cat or dog, and larger pets may come away severely injured. (apimemphis.com)
- Although this behavior is likely due to the high and year-round availability of aquatic food sources, overlap of raccoon core areas with high densities of wetland birds likely results in a high level of sublethal predation effects particularly on waterfowl breeding in reed beds. (springer.com)
Attacks2
Chase1
- Healthy raccoons are unlikely to pick a fight with a dog, but dogs sometimes chase raccoons. (apimemphis.com)
Humans4
- We believe that it is the heart and soul of play where we get to solve problems for dogs, cats and humans around the globe. (hardypaw.com)
- in 1989, 160 cases were reported among dogs and one was reported among humans. (cdc.gov)
- however, the many possible exposures that result from frequent contact between domestic dogs and humans continue to be the basis of most antirabies treatments (2). (cdc.gov)
- In much of the rest of the world, including most of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the dog remains the major species with rabies and the major source of rabies among humans. (cdc.gov)
Marsh2
- The animal returned, and Mr Marsh ran out to confront it once more when it cornered a dog walker, after 6am. (thegreatcelebrity.com)
- In addition, virus isolated from 1/14 dogs (3), 1/356 cotton rats and 2/144 marsh rabbits (4). (cdc.gov)
Traces1
- Among the 50 surveyed residential complexes in Songjiang District, 22 have traces of raccoon dog activity, with the number ranging between 1 and 50, and an average of 10.82 per residential community. (shine.cn)
Infectious1
- We intranasally inoculated 9 naive raccoon dogs with 10 5 50% tissue culture infectious dose (TCID 50 ) SARS-CoV-2 2019_nCoV Muc-IMB-1. (cdc.gov)
Treats2
- From dog treats made only with ingredients that actually benefit your dog. (thecrazydogmom.com)
- Wag More Bark Less Grain Free Itty Bitty Oven Baked Treats are bite-sized grain free treats perfect for small breed dogs. (pongomarket.com)
Transmission1
- Using our established study design ( 7 ), we characterized susceptibility, viral shedding, transmission potential, serologic reactions, and pathologic lesions of raccoon dogs after experimental SARS-CoV-2 infection. (cdc.gov)
Rescue dogs1
- She instantly bonded with us and our two rescue dogs and follows me and our two dogs everywhere we go," Young said. (mymodernmet.com)
Deer1
- The city was once home to a variety of mammals such as rassies, raccoon dogs, river deer, badgers and yellow weasels. (shine.cn)
Aggressive2
- Great for all sized dogs and not intended for aggressive chewers. (southernagriculture.com)
- PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) - Another video of a raccoon attack in Northwest Portland shows a man using a wooden pallet to defend his dog as an aggressive raccoon family in the neighborhood continues to distress local residents. (wric.com)
Injuries2
- The raccoon died from injuries received during the altercation with the dogs. (wavy.com)
- Other than the multiple injuries that a dog can sustain in a fight with a raccoon, our beloved pets are also exposed to other types of health risks. (apimemphis.com)
Fabric2
- This faux fur COLOURFUL RACCOON DOG fabric comes in several bright and youthful colours. (efutro.com.pl)
- Spots Dura-Fused Leather Raccoon Toy is built tough, made with real leather and super strong jute fabric and held together with double-stitched seams for ultimate durability. (dynamicpetsupplies.com)
Bitten2
- The virus is usually transmitted when people are bitten by an infected animal, usually a bat in the United States or a dog in countries where dogs are not routinely vaccinated against rabies. (msdmanuals.com)
- In countries where dogs are not routinely vaccinated against rabies (including most countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East), most deaths due to rabies result from being bitten by an infected dog. (msdmanuals.com)
Shop1
- Website created by Shop Dog Marketing. (yourshopdog.com)
Make8
- As an added attraction, a few drops of your favorite "sweet sticky" raccoon lure applied inside the Sterling Grizz will really make the raccoon work for it. (wildlifecontrolsupplies.com)
- While picking a raccoon removal organization make certain to discover how long experience they have, and on the off chance that they are eager to give out references. (caninesportsrec.com)
- Make sure you follow the instructions carefully to catch your raccoon once and for all. (originclimate.org)
- however, it only takes a single coyote to kill a raccoonâ ¦ If they start a fight, make no mistake â the raccoon will be the winner. (apimemphis.com)
- In order to make this exclusive list, there must be sufficient evidence that the species can become invasive, and plenty exists for the raccoon dog. (apimemphis.com)
- They're also playful, energetic, and clean a combination of qualities that make them excellent pets for families with older children who want something more than just a cat or dog. (unifiedyard.com)
- While raccoon dogs can make cute and cuddly pets, they can also be dangerous. (unifiedyard.com)
- Our veterinary expert shares their insights on whether raccoon dogs make good pets and what you need to consider before adopting one. (unifiedyard.com)
Natural2
- Those trees which develop natural products are more inclined to raccoons since a portion of the organic products may spoil and tumble down drawing in various creepy crawlies around them. (caninesportsrec.com)
- The KONG Low Stuff Flopzie Raccoon has a long body and weighted bottom ignite shaking and thrashing fun while rewarding a dog s natural instincts. (hardypaw.com)
Fluffy1
- Cute, fluffy, squeaky and we're not just describing your dog. (naturalpetwarehouse.com)
People4
- This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Raccoon Dogs" by people in this website by year, and whether "Raccoon Dogs" was a major or minor topic of these publications. (umassmed.edu)
- Below are the most recent publications written about "Raccoon Dogs" by people in Profiles. (umassmed.edu)
- Are Raccoon Dogs Good For People With Allergies? (unifiedyard.com)
- Many people choose to get a cat or dog because they are easy you just feed them and let them roam around outside. (unifiedyard.com)
Regular1
- Raccoon dogs might not be the best choice if you're just starting out with pets because they require regular grooming and care (more than most cats or dogs). (unifiedyard.com)
Back1
- KONG Scrunch Knots are realistic pet toys that keep dogs coming back for more. (petplus.com)
Veterinary1
- Some of them were eliminated by traditional veterinary applications of vaccine - the way when you take your dog to its routine vaccination every year. (cdc.gov)
Free1
- Since you didn't mention a breed or size for your dog, there are several scenarios that may play out * If your dog â ¦ My free ranging game rooster engaged a Coopers hawk twice this year that I witnessed although no contact involved, just bluff. (apimemphis.com)
Yard1
- A raccoon visiting your yard may have an encounter with your pet sooner or later. (apimemphis.com)
Ownership2
- Before deciding to bring a raccoon dog into your home, it is important to do thorough research and consider the challenges of ownership. (unifiedyard.com)
- If you're new to the world of pet ownership and are considering getting a raccoon dog as your first pet, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. (unifiedyard.com)
Family1
- Pumpkin the Raccoon may have an adorable face and a family who adores her, but things weren't always easy for the lovable creature. (mymodernmet.com)
Perfect3
- Riley Raccoon" is perfect for playtime, anytime. (southernagriculture.com)
- The authentic leather feel makes this raccoon the perfect prey for every dog. (dynamicpetsupplies.com)
- Soft Bite Plush Toys Are Perfect For Any Dog Th. (dynamicpetsupplies.com)
Focuses2
- The series focuses on three main characters (a raccoon dog, a male bear, and a female cat), who are often involved in minor adventures or incidents. (wikipedia.org)
- It focuses on the research and protection of raccoon dogs, and the improvement of biological diversity. (shine.cn)
Year1
- In the last year, Raccoon Dog has quickly gained traction on the apple isle, playing all the major venues and festivals like A Festival Called Panama, Falls, Mona, Dark Mofo to name afew. (qmf.net.au)
Pets5
- Interestingly enough, the raccoon also became close friends with the family's other pets. (mymodernmet.com)
- Raccoons are NOT pets," Young explains. (mymodernmet.com)
- Are Raccoon Dogs Good Pets? (unifiedyard.com)
- Are Raccoon Dogs Legal To Own As Pets? (unifiedyard.com)
- Raccoon dogs can be kept as pets in most states, with the exception of Hawaii, California, and New York. (unifiedyard.com)
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