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Oxyuris spp. Infection in Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) Under Different Cage Types kusumarini , shelly; Rafi Dzakir Ghalib; Garvasilus Privantio Tegar Virgiawan Huler; Reza Yesica; Nanis Nurhidayah; Haris Muhamad; Nuha Fairusya
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.v8i1.54142

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The caging system becomes one of the most crucial points in the green iguana (Iguana iguana) husbandry practice since some pathogens are transmitted through ingesting contaminated feed or water in the cage. One of the most common health problems in the green iguana is caused by infection of the gastrointestinal nematode (GIN), Oxyuris spp. Here, we conducted a study to identify Oxyuris spp. infection in the green iguana under different cage types in Malang Raya, East Java. A total of 40 fecal samples were collected and examined through flotation and modified McMaster techniques from three cage types, namely loose cage / extensive (n= 7), terrarium (n= 13), and iron-based cage (n= 20). The results showed that all green iguanas are infected with Oxyuris spp. (40/40 or 100 % prevalence). The highest mean egg per gram (EPG) was found in the green iguana which kept in a loose cage / extensive (mean EPG [CI 95 %] = 14 799.21 [14 442.05 – 15 156.37]), followed by terrarium (mean EPG [CI 95 %] = 8 763.80 [8 436.30 – 9 091.30]), and iron-based cage (mean EPG [CI 95 %] = 1 433.42 [1 303.79 – 1 563.05], respectively. At the same time, there is a significant relationship (P<0,05) between the type of cage and the infection rate of Oxyuris spp. According to this result, we recommend an iron-based cage with routine daily cleaning as prevention for Oxyuris spp. infection among the green iguana.
Blood Parasites in Captive Parrots: Morphological Detection and Risk Analysis in Exotic Psittaciformes from East Java Reza Yesica; Nurohmah, Alya; Rickyawan, Nofan; Widyaputri, Tiara; Kusumarini R, Shelly
Journal of Parasite Science Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Parasite Science
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jops.v10i1.73875

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Blood parasite infections in exotic birds can lead to a decline in productivity, ultimately contributing to population reductions. This study aimed to identify the species of blood parasites, determine the infection proportion, and assess the significance of body mass and cage type as risk factors for blood parasite infection in captive exotic Psittaciformes housed in Prigen and Batu, East Java, Indonesia. A total of 330 blood smear samples were collected from 165 individual birds using a simple random sampling method. Blood parasite detection was conducted via microscopic examination of stained blood smears. The infection proportion was calculated by comparing the number of infected individuals to the total number examined. The associations between bird body mass and cage type with blood parasite infection were analyzed using the chi-square test, followed by the calculation of Odds Ratio (OR) and Relative Risk (RR) using SPSS software version 27. The identified blood parasite species included Haemoproteus spp., Leucocytozoon spp., and Plasmodium spp. The overall infection proportion among the examined Psittaciformes was 7.8%. Chi-Square analysis revealed no statistically significant associations (P > 0.05) between either body mass or cage type and infections with Plasmodium spp., Leucocytozoon spp., or mixed infections involving Plasmodium spp. and Haemoproteus spp.