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The caging system becomes one of the most crucial points in the green iguana (Iguana iguana) husbandry practice since some pathogens are transmitted through ingesting contaminated feed or water in the cage. One of the most common health problems in the green iguana is caused by infection of the gastrointestinal nematode (GIN), Oxyuris spp. Here, we conducted a study to identify Oxyuris spp. infection in the green iguana under different cage types in Malang Raya, East Java. A total of 40 fecal samples were collected and examined through flotation and modified McMaster techniques from three cage types, namely loose cage / extensive (n= 7), terrarium (n= 13), and iron-based cage (n= 20). The results showed that all green iguanas are infected with Oxyuris spp. (40/40 or 100 % prevalence). The highest mean egg per gram (EPG) was found in the green iguana which kept in a loose cage / extensive (mean EPG CI 95 % = 14 799.21 14 442.05 – 15 156.37), followed by terrarium (mean EPG CI 95 % = 8 763.80 8 436.30 – 9 091.30), and iron-based cage (mean EPG CI 95 % = 1 433.42 1 303.79 – 1 563.05, respectively. At the same time, there is a significant relationship (P<0,05) between the type of cage and the infection rate of Oxyuris spp. According to this result, we recommend an iron-based cage with routine daily cleaning as prevention for Oxyuris spp. infection among the green iguana.
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Shelly Kusumarini
Rafi Dzakir Ghalib
Garvasilus Privantio Tegar Virgiawan Huler
Journal of Parasite Science
University of Brawijaya
National Research and Innovation Agency
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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/68e73ed6b6db6435876b8611 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.20473/jops.v8i1.54142
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