Parasites and hepatic histopathological lesions in lisa (Mugil incilis) from Totumo mash, North of Colombia
Journal Title: Revista MVZ Cordoba - Year 2013, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective. To assess the levels of parasitism by nematodes and trematodes, as well as the hepatic histopathological alterations present in Mugil incilis (Lisa) from Totumo marsh, North of Colombia. Materials and methods. Between July 2004 and June 2005, 500 fish were collected at Totumo Marsh (75°16’W and 10°44´N), North of Colombia. Morphometric and parasitic parameters were determined for each specimen, and the hepatic histopathological status of the liver was assessed by analyzing liver slides stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Results. Nematode larvae isolated from Mugil incilis corresponded to Contracaecum spp. Parasite prevalence was 60.49%. Parasitic mean abundance and mean intensity were 4.8±1.05 and 7.02±1.49, nematodes per fish, respectively. The correlation between nematode mean abundance and fish length was significant and positive (r=0.525, p<0.0001), but negative for condition factor (r=-0.109, p=0.014). Hepatic histopathological analysis revealed the presence of encapsulated trematode larvae as the main finding. However, the presence of inflammation, granulomas, steatosis and necrosis, were also registered as secondary alterations. Conclusions. Lisas collected at Totumo Marsh are parasitized with nematodes and trematodes. These fish have different histopathological lesions in the liver tissue, being the most important the presence of trematode encapsulated cyst that generate inflammatory reactions, and negatively correlate with morphometric markers of fish health.
Authors and Affiliations
Jesús Olivero V, Ph. D| University of Cartagena. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Environmental and Computational Chemistry Group. Campus of Zaragocilla. Cartagena Colombia.Corresponding author: joliverov@unicartagena.edu.co, Bárbara Arroyo S, M. Sc| University of Cartagena. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Environmental and Computational Chemistry Group. Campus of Zaragocilla. Cartagena Colombia., Ganivet Manjarrez P, M. Sc| University of Cartagena. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Environmental and Computational Chemistry Group. Campus of Zaragocilla. Cartagena Colombia.
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