Prevalence of giant kidney worm (Dioctophyma renale) in wild mink (Mustela vison) in Minnesota
January 1, 2001
Of 138 wild mink (Mustela vison) from eastern Minnesota, 27% contained Dioctophyma renale, primarily in the right kidney. No significant difference between prevalence in adult male and immature male mink was found, nor between the prevalence in males versus female mink. Thirteen worms were found in one male mink, representing the highest documented infection intensity of a single wild mink.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Title | Prevalence of giant kidney worm (Dioctophyma renale) in wild mink (Mustela vison) in Minnesota |
| DOI | 10.1674/0003-0031(2001)145[0206:POGKWD]2.0.CO;2 |
| Authors | L. David Mech, Shawn P. Tracy |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | American Midland Naturalist |
| Index ID | 1001760 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |