Korean J Parasitol.  2016 Dec;54(6):809-812. 10.3347/kjp.2016.54.6.809.

Recovery of Oswaldotrema nacinovici from Whimbrels (Aves) in Korea

• Lee YI
• Chung OS
• Seo M

• KMID: 2367424
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2016.54.6.809

Abstract

Adult specimens of Oswaldotrema nacinovici (Digenea: Philophthalmidae) have been first identified in Korea from 2 migratory birds (whimbrels, Numenius phaeopus) which were found dead at a western seashore area near Gunsan. The worms were recovered in the intestine of these birds. The worms were morphologically characterized by a large ventral sucker in comparison to the oral sucker, an external seminal vesicle extending beyond the posterior margin of the ventral sucker, and conspicuous uterine seminal receptacle. It was noteworthy that metacercariae-like bodies were contained within the inflated regions of 2 ceca. Other intestinal trematode species found in whimbrels included Spelotrema pygmeum, Gynaecotyla squatarolae, Maritrema obstipum, and Himasthla megacotyle. Zoonotic potential of these trematode species should be taken into considerations.

Keyword

Oswaldotrema nacinovici; whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus); intestinal fluke; parasite fauna; Korea

MeSH Terms

Adult
Birds
Humans
Intestines
Jeollabuk-do
Korea*
Seminal Vesicles
Trematoda