Multiple Species of Protostrongylid Nematodes Occur in White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA

Journal of Wildlife Diseases 2026

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Authors: Alec Kraushaar, Eric P. Hoberg, Kurt E. Galbreath
DOI: 10.7589/jwd-d-24-00195
Cited by: 0
References: 14

Abstract

Isolation of protostrongylid larvae from white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) from northern Minnesota (n=60), Wisconsin (n=19), and Michigan (n=38), USA, and confirmation of species identities via DNA sequencing, revealed Parelaphostrongylus tenuis, Parelaphostrongylus andersoni, Varestrongylus cf. alpenae and five unidentified genetic lineages. This has implications for moose (Alces alces) conservation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Helminth infection and control Parasite Biology and Host Interactions Mollusks and Parasites Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Volume
62
Issue
1
Pages
253–256
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN