Capybaras carry many parasites. These semi-aquatic mammals live in South America. They face threats from both inside and outside parasites like helminths and ticks. As their homes get closer to human areas, knowing about their parasites is key. This knowledge helps prevent diseases and manage wildlife. Key Takeaways Capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, are known […]
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Capybaras play a big role in spreading diseases to humans and other animals. These diseases include viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases. They can carry orthopoxvirus, coronavirus, leptospirosis, salmonella, fungal infections, and common parasites like Protozoophaga sp., Viannella spp., Strongyloides spp., and Ancilostomatidae. They might also have ticks, such as Amblyomma sp., which carry Rickettsia […]