Parasitological profile of the coati (Nasua nasua, Linnaeus, 1766) captives of the Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park, João Pessoa, Paraíba

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https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v17n11e1479

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Nasua nasua, zoo, coati, coproparasitological test

Abstract

Parasitic diseases are frequently diagnosed infections in wild animals, among which are gastrointestinal parasites that affect several species. Animals kept in captivity are susceptible to these diseases due to stress, poor sanitary and nutritional management, inadequate facilities and overcrowding of individuals in enclosures. However, endoparasitoses can occur clinically or subclinically, with or without a zoonotic character. The present work traced the parasitological profile of captive Nasua nasua (Linnaeus, 1766) specimens from the Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park (PZAC) in João Pessoa, Paraíba (Brazil), through the performance of coproparasitological exams, chosen because they are low-cost, fast and minimally invasive techniques requiring little equipment for their execution, in addition to being effective diagnostic methods. Simple flotation techniques and direct examination were used as qualitative means of the samples, thus enabling the visualization and identification of parasites found in the feces.

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2023-10-20

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Animais silvestres

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Parasitological profile of the coati (Nasua nasua, Linnaeus, 1766) captives of the Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park, João Pessoa, Paraíba. (2023). Pubvet, 17(11), e1479. https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v17n11e1479

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