Detection of Spargana on Ptyas korros in Sidoarjo

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...

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Main Authors: Ryan Bagaskara, Bambang Sektiari Lukiswanto, Adi Prijo Rahardjo, Emmanuel Djoko Poetranto, Setiawan Koesdarto, Mufasirin Mufasirin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Airlangga, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 2023-12-01
Series:Jurnal Medik Veteriner
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Online Access:https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/JMV/article/view/46265
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2615-7497
2581-012X