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Detection of Ectoparasites in Farmed Striped Catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) in Karangpilang, Surabaya, Indonesia Nadilla Chrisantya Yusuf Putri; Tri Suwanti, Lucia; Hadi Warsito, Sunaryo; Retno Lastuti, Nunuk Dyah; Rahardjo, Dadik; Aryaloka, Suhita
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.VetBioClinJ.2023.005.02.4

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This research aimed to identify ectoparasites infecting farmed striped catfish in Karangpilang Surabaya, Indonesia. Individual catfishes with visible lesions on the body surface and abnormal behaviors were included in the study. Mucilage samples of 90 fishes were examined under a microscope for the presence of ectoparasite on the body surface of the fish, in the area of gills, skins, fins, and tails. Gills were cut with scissors and combed with a tweezer. Skin and fin were also scrapped with a sterile scalpel. The mucus obtained was put on an object glass and was observed under the microscope. The fish pond water was analysed for Oxygen Demand (DO), pH and temperature three times two weeks apart, starting from the day of fish sampling. Results showed that 42.2% (n=90) of samples were infected by ectoparasites. The ectoparasites identified were Gyrodactylus sp., Dactylogyrus sp., Trichodina sp. and Chilodonella sp. Fish pond water in the study site was of suitable quality for the growth of catfish. This study suggested that pathogens other than ectoparasites play roles in the development of pathologic conditions of stripped catfishes in the study area.
Parasites Prevalence of Dairy Cattle in Argopuro Area, Krucil District, Probolinggo Regency, Indonesia Pradana, Giffari Danindra; Mufasirin; Madyawati, Sri Pantja; Tri Suwanti, Lucia; Kusnoto; Sunarso, Agus; Aryaloka, Suhita
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.VetBioClinJ.2023.005.02.3

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This study aimed to identify endoparasitic species and their prevalence in dairy cows in the Probolinggo, Indonesia. This survey was conducted in the Cooperation of Argopuro, in the hill side of Krucil district, Probolinggo regency, during rainy season from March until July 2020. Faecal samples were collected (n=100), and three fecal examinations were performed for parasite identification: native, sedimentation, and flotation techniques. Results showed that the prevalence of endoparasitosis was 56%; 29% was due to helminthiases and the other 37% was of Balantidium coli. Fasciola sp., Oesophagostomum sp., Gaigeria pachyscelis, Toxocara vitulorum, Mecistocirrus digitatus, Chabertia sp. were among the helminths detected. The Lucient Brump test indicated that among samples infected with helminths (n=29), 89.7% were mild, 6.9% were moderate and 3.4% were severely infected. Further, the study estimated that the level of burden with Balantidium coli was identified to be mild in 62.2%, moderate in 32.4%, and severe in 5.4% of the positive samples, respectively (n=37). This study indicates that during the commencement of the rainy season, the campaign of effective endoparasitic control could be advisable in the study area
Cestodiasis: A Narrative Review of Neglected Zoonotic Cestodes from Wild Rodents Nurmayani, Seli; Tri Suwanti, Lucia; Mufasirin
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.v10i1.76600

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Zoonotic cestodes associated with wild rodents constitute an underrecognized component of neglected zoonotic diseases, particularly in resource-limited settings where ecological and sanitary conditions facilitate transmission. Although several rodent-borne cestodes, including Hymenolepis nana, Hymenolepis diminuta, Raillietina spp., and Inermicapsifer madagascariensis, are known to infect humans, their epidemiological significance remains insufficiently understood. This review synthesizes current evidence on the morphology, life cycles, host associations, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic challenges of zoonotic cestodes linked to wild rodents, with emphasis on their public health relevance. Available studies indicate that these infections are globally distributed but frequently underdiagnosed and underreported. Their predominantly asymptomatic nature, coupled with nonspecific clinical presentations and diagnostic limitations, contributes substantially to their neglected status. Children appear disproportionately affected, likely due to behavioral and hygiene-related factors that increase exposure risk. Rodents serve as important reservoirs, with numerous investigations documenting zoonotic cestode infections in peri-domestic and urban rodent populations. However, significant knowledge gaps persist regarding species diversity, geographical distribution, and transmission dynamics between rodents and humans. From a public health perspective, the overlooked nature of rodent-associated cestode infections highlights the need for improved surveillance, strengthened diagnostic capacity, and greater clinical awareness. Preventive strategies should prioritize sanitation, food safety, and health education, particularly in vulnerable populations. Addressing these gaps is essential for enhancing understanding of the epidemiology of zoonotic cestodes and for developing effective control and prevention measures.