The effect of low temperatures on the development of eggs of Ascaris suum Goeze, 1782

Eggs of A. suum were kept at -10 and -20'C for 12 weeks and subsequently incubated in a thermostat at 28°C. During the incubation, their development was checked every 5 days. It was found that storage at low temperatures slows down their development and reduces the number of eggs successfully completing their embryogenesis

Seasonal activity of the common European tick, Ixodes ricinus [Linnaeus, 1758], in the forested areas of the city of Olsztyn and its sorroundings

Common European ticks, Ixodes ricinus, have been found in forest areas situated within the boundaries of big cities, and in areas changed by anthropogenic pressure. Monitoring I. ricinus, in the areas used by the public for recreation and leisure, makes it possible to assess the risk of infection with the diseases they transmit. The objective of this study was the comparison of the seasonal activity of ticks, I. ricinus, in the afforested areas of the city of Olsztyn and its surroundings. Material and methods. This survey was conducted at sites located in the afforested areas of Olsztyn and within the Warmiński Forest situated about 15 km from Olsztyn. Ticks, I. ricinus, were caught every 10-14 days from April to October 2001 by the commonly applied method of flagging. During each catch, the temperature (T) and relative humidity (%RH) was measured with a thermohygrometer, 1 m above the duff level. Results. The tick population density at the Warmiński Forest site was higher than that at the sites within the city limits (116.8 and 20.5 ticks per 100 m², respectively). Two peaks of tick activity were recorded in this area - the spring peak in June and the autumn peak (much lower) in September. The activity of ticks in the afforested area within the city limits was much lower - only one (spring) peak occurred, which at most sites was observed in June. At all sites, included in the study, the peak activity of ticks was observed in April. Conclusion. The study suggests that the afforested areas outside the city are more dangerous to people than the area within the city because of the large number of ticks there

Wplyw zakazenia larwami III stadium Anisakis simplex na aktywnosc proteaz w przewodzie pokarmowym swinek morskich

The studies were carried out on guinea pig males. The animals were infected with 30 larvae (L3) of Anisakis simplex. After 6 hrs of invasion the animals were dissected. In homogenized pancreas and duodenal contents activities of trypsin were determined. In stomach content activities of pepsin were determined. The activities of trypsin in duodenal contents and in pancreas homogenate from infected animals were lower in comparison with the control animals. The activities of pepsin were higher in infected animals

The activity of trypsin and alpha-amylase in pancreas of guinea pigs. V. The influence of vitamins' A and B2 administration during larval ascaridosis

The infection of guinea pigs with Ascaris suum larvae resulted in decrease of the activities of trypsin and alpha-amylase, and in increase of lipase activity in extracts from their pancreas. The activity of alpha-amylase, lipase and the relative weight of lungs of infected animals which were given vitamin A, did not differ from control animals. The activity of trypsin from pancreas these animals was higher than that measured in only infected guinea pigs but it was lower than in control animals. Application of vitamin B₂ and the infection of guinea pigs with A. suum did not lead to the synonymous results

Wplyw poziomu witaminy A i bialka w diecie kurczat zarazonych nicieniem Ascaridia galli na aktywnosc enzymow trawiennych w trzustce i jelicie cienkim

Hybrid chickens Astra S fed vitamin A deficiency diet containing 11 or 19% protein were infected with 500 invasive eggs of Ascaridia galli. One part of them received vitamin A in a dose corresponding to daily requirement, other part in double dose. After 7 weeks the extensity and intensity of ascaridiosis were determined. In pancreas and intestinal contents the activities of alpha-amylase, lipase and trypsin were measured. The invasion index was the highest in the group of chickens fed the protein and vitamin A deficiency diet. Vitamin A in a requirement dose lowered the parasite index. The results with double dose of vitamin A were worse in comparison with single dose. The activities of digestive enzymes were lower in infected animals than in the control groups. Vitamin A acted as moderator of the enzymatic changes during ascaridiosis