Histopathology and microscopic morphology of protozoan and metazoan parasites of free ranging armadillos in Brazil

ABSTRACT: This study assessed microscopic morphology of protozoan and metazoan parasites, as well parasite-associated histopathologic changes in five Brazilian free-ranging armadillos. Three armadillos had intra sarcolemmal cysts Sarcocystis sp. skeletal muscles without changes. One Dasypus novemcinctus was found parasitized with a nematode morphologically compatible an oxyurid the small intestine. neutrophilic enteritis associated adult larval stages Strongyloides one D. multiple embryonated eggs free lumen intestine mild enteritis. These findings represent contribution for expanding our knowledge on parasitic diseases