Capillariidae Eggs Found in the Urine of a Free Ranging Maned Wolf from Argentina

The first finding of a Capillariid in the urinary tract of a free ranging maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is described. The individual was an adult male attacked by dogs in the locality of Cayastacito (Santa Fe, Argentina, 31º05' S, 60º 34' W). Eggs found in urine measured 64.6-66.9µm (...

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Main Authors: Pablo Martín Beldomenico, Daniel Hunzicker, Julio Lopez Taverna, Paula K Rejf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2002-06-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762002000400010