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Detection of Spargana on Ptyas korros in Sidoarjo

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Ptyas korros or Indo-China Rat Snake is one of the snakes that are commonly hunted in Indonesia. This study aimed to identify Spirometra sp. on P. korros in Sidoarjo. A total of 18 snakes were collected within 3 months. Identification of Spirometra sp. was done using a native method, Semichen Acetic Carmine, and HE staining. As a results, 8 (44.4%) of 18 samples showed positive infection with Spirometra sp. The results of this study indicate the presence of spargana in P. korros in Sidoarjo and no adult Spirometra sp. was found.

Source: Jurnal Medik Veteriner

DOI: 10.20473/jmv.vol6.iss3.2023.122-125

Authors: Ryan Bagaskara, Bambang Sektiari Lukiswanto, Adi Prijo Rahardjo, Emmanuel Djoko Poetranto, Setiawan Koesdarto, Mufasirin Mufasirin

Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $36

Funder: Universitas Airlangga