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Journal : Journal of Parasite Science

First report of Ophidascaris spp. (Class: Nematode) Infection in Wild-Caught Javanese Keelback Water Snake (Fowlea melanzostus) in Banyuwangi District Yudhana, Aditya; Salsabila Putri, Elma; Angga Prastiya, Ragil; Nurwartanti Yunita, Maya; Agustono, Bodhi; Ayu Wibawati, Prima
Journal of Parasite Science Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Parasite Science
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jops.v8i1.54578

Abstract

The javanese keelback water snake (Fowlea melanzostus) is a semi-aquatic reptile that often found in Indonesia and endemic to Java island. Water tiger snakes are usually kept as exotic pets. Wild caught javanese keelback water snakes have risks of spreading several disease agents that can be zoonotic, which is nematodiasis caused by Ophidascaris spp. This study aims to determine the prevalence level of Ophidascaris spp. infections in javanese keelback water snakes from Banyuwangi district. This study used a descriptive method with accidental sampling. The total sample in this study was 33 wild-caught javanese keelback water snakes. The identification method used is snake samples that have been collected are then euthanized and necropsied to check for nematode infections in the subcutan, muscular, and visceral part. The result showed that 28 samples were positive for nematode infection and 5 samples were negative with a prevalence rate of 84.84%. The nematodes that have been identified come from the genus Ophidascaris spp. Therefore, further research is needed to determine the incidence of nematode transmission in other wild caught snakes in Indonesia.
Co-Authors Abdul Samik Ade Miftakhul Aziz Agustono, Bodhi Al arif, Mohammad Anam Amaliya, Anny Amung Logam Saputro Ani Wijayanti Ashari, Lukman Ashilla Afandik, Nadya Atikah Madarina Hisyam, Mirza Boedi Setiawan Burhanudin Chozin, Aminullah Alhady Diana Santi Dinul, Ahmad Rajul ERMA SAFITRI Erma Safitri Estoepangestie, Agnes Theresia Soelih Faisal Fikri Firdausyi, Aulia Amatul Haditanojo, Wiyanto Hanafi, Ulfiani Fauzia Hani Plumeriastuti Hanifah, Novi Fitria Hanun Putri Nuraida Hermin Ratnani Hidanah, Sri Hidayatuh Sholihah, Alfi IMAM MUSTOFA Imam Mustofa Imas Hapsari Rahmaningtyas iqbal dwi warsito Iskandari, Novia Nur Iwan Sahrial Hamid Khafsah, Khafsah Kuncorojakti, Suryo Lailiyah, Fahlevi Lestari, Dewi Sri Luqman, Epy Muhammad Ma'ruf, Mohammad Arief Mafruchati, Maslichah Milladiya Khuriyah Zahra, Reyza Mirni Lamid Muhammad Gufron Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama Mumtazi, Fauzan Nurina Naqsmagita, Salsabilla Nusdianto Triakoso Praja, Ratih Novita Prastika, Zeni Prayogo, Danu Pudji Srianto Putri Nurmalia Damayanti Putri, Lusi Rosita Sartono Ratna Damayanti Safitri, Ainun Merta Salsabila Putri, Elma Saputro, Amung Logam Sari, Sera Yunita Setyawan, Firman Soeharsono Soeharsono Solikhah, Tridiganita Intan Sri Pantja Madyawati, Sri Pantja Suherni Susilowati Sulistyowati, Deny Tatik Hernawati Tito, Muhammad Tjuk Imam Restiadi Tri Lestari Tri Wahyu Suprayogi Trilas Sardjito Trisnawati, Sharfina Habibah Ulinuha, Meidina Zulva Umama, Ayu Riza Warsito, Sunaryo Hadi Weliyani, Trima Wibawati, Prima Ayu Widayani, Prasita Widya Paramita Lokapirnasari Widya Paramita Lokapirnasari Yeni Dhamayanti Yudhana, Aditya Yunita, Maya Nurwartanti