are worm
> species with gerbil
> >hosts--maybe Julian or someone else knows this).
>
> I think there are worms that can infest gerbils but
> I don't have any
> details to hand.
In particular, two nematode and two cestode species
have been reported:
Dentostomella translucida, a nematode that infects the
small intestine, has been reported found in Missouri
lab gerbils. I do not have much data on this species.
Hymenolepis nana and H. diminuta, cestodes, also
infect the small intestine.
Syphacia obvelata, or mouse pinworm, a nematode, is
known to infect the cecum and colon. I have found
Syphacia to be particularly widespread, and have yet
to find a pet store population source uninfected.
I would be happy to offer further information if
anyone is interested.
Amy Hicks aka MScottMGP
American Gerbil Society
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