Examining Gongylonema Neoplasticum From Rats in Tabriz City (Northwest of Iran): A Case Report

Aims Different species of gongylonema are common parasites rats that can be accidentally transmitted to humans and cause disease. This study aims identify investigate the morphology Gongylonema neoplasticum its zoonotic significance in Tabriz rats. Methods & Materials In this study, 100 (29 Rattus rattus 71 norvegicus) were caught from different parts City northwestern Iran using live traps. areas, edible beetles abundant almost all trapping areas local people complained about presence beetles. These host mediator easily infect animals, such as mice, rabbits, cats, cattle, humans. Findings esophagus stomach carefully examined for infection with only one following was isolated them, neoplasticum. Conclusion Due high abundance beetles, levels not reported, which considered terms human infections. More parasitological studies should done geographical regions other countries.