The biological potential of a product containing Pythium oligandrum against Uncinaria stenocephala (Railliet, 1884) larvae

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Published: Apr 29, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.25380
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Pythium oligandrum Uncinaria stenocephala larvicide dog parasites
Iasmina Luca
Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1153-6498
Mirela Imre
Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3004-463X
Marius Stelian Ilie
Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5484-4685
Ion Oprescu
Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9968-1472
Gheorghe Dărăbuş
Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4763-2617
Abstract

Pythium oligandrum is an oomycete commonly used in the biological control of plant and vegetable pests. In veterinary medicine is used to treat dermatophytosis produced by Microsporum canis. It acts as an antagonist, negatively influencing the development of other fungi. Through hydrolytic enzymes, such as kinase and cellulase, it destroys the cell wall and the internal cytoplasmic content. Many fungi are considered nematophagous. This potential has not been exploited for Pythium oligandrum, which is why in this study the potential larvicidal action against Uncinaria stenocephala larvae was investigated.

Ecosin® product, which contains P. oligandrum and other excipients, was used. A solution was prepared according to manufacturer. The Uncinaria stenocephala larvae were exposed to this substance and the action was investigated after 7 days. The results obtained showed 37.23% larval reduction.

Being an eco-friendly product, further studies are needed to improve the protocol for its use in cleaning spaces and surfaces in veterinary clinics, where various parasitic forms (larvae or eggs) are found.

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Author Biographies
Iasmina Luca, Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, PhD student
Mirela Imre, Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Lect
Marius Stelian Ilie, Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Assoc Prof
Ion Oprescu, Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Prof
Gheorghe Dărăbuş, Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” Timişoara
Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Prof
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