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1 July 1989 STUDIES ON THE PREVALENCE AND THE TRANSMISSION OF LUNG AND STOMACH NEMATODES OF THE WILD BOAR (SUS SCROFA) IN FRANCE
J.-F. Humbert, C. Henry
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Abstract

Five species of lung nematodes (Metastrongylus asymmetricus, M. confusus, M. elongatus, M. pudendotectus, M. salmi) and two species of stomach nematodes (Ascarops strongylina, Physocephalus sexalatus) were found in the wild boars (Sus scrofa) in France. Prevalence of lung nematodes was 92% (no significant difference between closed reserve and open areas could be demonstrated) and 97% for stomach nematodes. In both cases, intensity of infection was significantly greater in young wild boars (age < 1 yr) than in the older animals. The importance of intermediate hosts in the transmission of these infections is emphasized by the increased prevalences and intensities in certain high risk areas and during certain seasons.

Humbert and Henry: STUDIES ON THE PREVALENCE AND THE TRANSMISSION OF LUNG AND STOMACH NEMATODES OF THE WILD BOAR (SUS SCROFA) IN FRANCE
J.-F. Humbert and C. Henry "STUDIES ON THE PREVALENCE AND THE TRANSMISSION OF LUNG AND STOMACH NEMATODES OF THE WILD BOAR (SUS SCROFA) IN FRANCE," Journal of Wildlife Diseases 25(3), 335-341, (1 July 1989). https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-25.3.335
Received: 25 May 1988; Published: 1 July 1989
KEYWORDS
Ascarops strongylina
intermediate hosts
lung nematodes
Metastrongylus spp.
Physocephalus sexalatus
prevalence
stomach nematodes
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