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Papers by Heinrich Prosl
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift, 2004
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of antibodies against zoonotic agents in ... more The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of antibodies against zoonotic agents in employees of the zoological garden of Vienna, Schönbrunn, Austria. Sixty out of 120 employees participated in the study. In 97% of them antibodies to at least one zoonotic agent were identified. Only two participants were free of antibodies to the zoonotic agents tested. The following seroprevalences (in brackets) were obtained: Viral zoonotic (and potentially zoonotic) agents: Influenzavirus A/H1N1 (58%), Influenzavirus A/H3N2 (85%), Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (13%), Encephalomyocarditis virus (5%), Orthopox- (Cowpox-) virus and Hantavirus type Puumala (3%). Hantavirus type Hantaan and Borna disease virus (all negative). Bacterial zoonotic agents: Bartonella henselae (65 %), Borrelia burgdorferi (10%), Leptospira interrogans serovar copenhageni and serovar icterohaemorrhagiae as well as Chlamydophila psittoci (2% each). Brucella spp., Coxiella bumetii, and Francisella tularensis...
Parasitology Research
The worldwide occurring common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica can infect humans and animals and le... more The worldwide occurring common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica can infect humans and animals and leads to considerable illness and economic loss annually. The aim of this study was to determine the genetic diversity of F. hepatica in Austria. In total, 31 adult flukes isolated from cattle from various regions in Austria were investigated for their cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (cox1) and nicotinamide dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) gene sequences. It was shown that Austrian isolates of F. hepatica reveal extensive genetic diversity. To the best of our knowledge, these are the first data on the diversity of F. hepatica in Austria.
Journal of Molecular Medicine Jmm, 2002
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2005
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift, Feb 1, 2003
Oestrus ovis larvae are obligatory parasites of the nasal and sinus cavities of sheep and goats. ... more Oestrus ovis larvae are obligatory parasites of the nasal and sinus cavities of sheep and goats. Oestrosis in small ruminants is prevalent in Mediterranean and tropical countries. Occasionally, humans are affected by ocular myiasis (ophthalmomyiasis) and more rarely, nasal myiasis. A case of human ophthalmomyiasis caused by first instar larvae of Oestrus ovis in a 3 year old boy was observed in Gran Canaria. Acute catarrhal conjunctivitis developed within few hours. During the inspection of the eye several larvae could be observed, moving quickly over the cornea to the conjunctival sac. Rinsing and mechanical removal of the larvae lead to an uncomplicated recovery.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift Supplementum, 2003
It is known from the literature that 27 species of Dirofilaria genus can infect more than a hundr... more It is known from the literature that 27 species of Dirofilaria genus can infect more than a hundred species of mammals. D. immitis and D. repens are of veterinary importance from these mosquitoborne parasite species, which can also accidentally infect humans. In recent decades increasing number of human cases has been reported worldwide, therefore nowadays dirofilariosis is classified as an emerging zoonosis.
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Cited By (since 1996):4, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., ... more Cited By (since 1996):4, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., Zur Trichinose und Trichinenschaufrage in Bayern (1910) Diss., Vet. Fac., Univ. Gießen.;
Wiener tierärztliche Monatsschrift
History of early research on trichinellae and trichinelloses The research history of trichinellae... more History of early research on trichinellae and trichinelloses The research history of trichinellae and trichinelloses was initiated at the beginning of the 19'" century. ln this paper a comprehensive description of discovery of trichinellae, of their life cycle and of their pathogenicity is given. Paget in London was the first who recognised muscle trichinellae as worms, first descriptions were given 1835 by OWEN and FARRE in England and HENLE in Germany. The first who recovered adult intestinal trichinellae in experimental infected animals and resolved their life cycle were VIRCHOW and LEUCKART 1859/60 in Germany whereas ZENKER 1860 first detected the adult worms in human intestines and realised the pathogenicity of muscular trichinellosis. Examples of records of and measures against trichinellosis in Austria are given. The major early contributions in trichinellosis research in Austria were published by Carl WEDL and Moritz RÖLL, members of the Austrian "Trichinenkomm...
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Cited By (since 1996):3, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Auer, H., Aspö... more Cited By (since 1996):3, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Auer, H., Aspöck, H., Human alveolar echinococcosis and cystic echinococcosis in Austria: The recent epidemiological situation (2001) Helminthologia, 38, pp. 3-14;
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Cited By (since 1996):8, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., ... more Cited By (since 1996):8, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., (1910) Zur Trichinose und Trichinenschaufrage in Bayern, , Diss., Vet. Fak., Univ. Gießen;
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
Wiener tierärztliche Monatsschrift
Fascioloides magna is a digenean parasite of various wild ruminants. It was originally introduced... more Fascioloides magna is a digenean parasite of various wild ruminants. It was originally introduced to Europe from North America in the 19th century and first recorded in the wild in Austria in 2000 at Fischamend, southeast of Vienna. Later, several cases were detected in the Danube backwater region between Vienna and Bratislava. The lymnaeid snail Galba truncatula is known to act as natural intermediate host of F. magna in Europe. In this study prevalence and distribution of the parasite in the snail host were investigated between August 2004 and September 2005. Snails were dissected, digeneans roughly determined by light microscopy. Species determination of rediae and cercariae with fasciolid appearance was carried out by PCR and DNA sequencing. A total of 109 locations in this region were investigated. Galba truncatula was recorded at 38 locations, usually with high frequency at swampy embankments of slow running water, near the water line. A total of 10,059 individuals of Galba tr...
40 Magen-Darmtrakte und Lebern sowie 44 Lungen von Rehen aus einem niederösterreichischen Revier ... more 40 Magen-Darmtrakte und Lebern sowie 44 Lungen von Rehen aus einem niederösterreichischen Revier wurden parasitologisch untersucht. Zum einen sollte die Befallsintensität von Kitzen mit Eimeria spp., Lungenwürmern und Magen-Darmnematoden zum Zeitpunkt des Abschusses mit den Werten von Geißen verglichen werden und zum anderen sollte die taxonomische Stellung der bei Rehen vorkommenden Dictyocaulus-Art molekularbiologisch abgeklärt werden. Das Material stammte von 19 Geißen, 11 Geißkitzen und 10 Bockkitzen, die an je einem festgelegten Wochenende im Oktober 2006 (20 Tiere) und 2007 (20 Tiere) erlegt wurden. Zusätzlich standen für die taxonomische Abklärung je 2 mit Dictyocaulus spec. befallene Lungen aus 2 weiteren Revieren zur Verfügung. Folgende Parasiten konnten nachgewiesen werden: aus dem Labmagen: Haemonchus contortus (25 %), Ostertagia leptospicularis (90 %), Rinadia mathevossiani (7,5 %), Skrjabinagia kolchida (67,5 %), Spiculopteragia boehmi (52,5 %), Trichostrongylus axei (5...
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Acta Theriologica, 1995
The present distribution of the Alpine marmot Marmota m. marmota (Linnaeus, 1758) in Austria, the... more The present distribution of the Alpine marmot Marmota m. marmota (Linnaeus, 1758) in Austria, the historical range during the Pleistocene, and recent efforts of re-introduction were documented. Autochthonous populations inhabit a continuous range extending over the western part of the Austrian Alps. Non-autochthonous populations occur in a more fragmented area of partly isolated massifs in the east. The non-autochthonous populations were generated by the release of only a few founder individuals (median = 5). The impact of founder effects and migration barriers on the structure of the disjunct non-autochthonous populations is confirmed by the genetic analysis of allozymes and VNTR-loci. Whereas autochthonous populations are characterized by high genetic similarity and common polymorphisms, the non-autochthonous populations exhibit a more patchy pattern of variation caused by founder effects and subsequent drift. From the relationships indicated by the VNTR-patterns it appears possible to infer the putative origin of the founder individuals. In previous allozyme studies the genetic variability was found to be reduced with the exception of two widespread polymorphisms at the loci Pep-1 and Sod-1. A parasitological survey shows that Pep-1 genotypes differ in their degree of infestation by endoparasites (Citellina alpina and Ctenotaenia marmotae) indicating that this polymorphism may be maintained by selective forces.
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift, 2004
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of antibodies against zoonotic agents in ... more The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of antibodies against zoonotic agents in employees of the zoological garden of Vienna, Schönbrunn, Austria. Sixty out of 120 employees participated in the study. In 97% of them antibodies to at least one zoonotic agent were identified. Only two participants were free of antibodies to the zoonotic agents tested. The following seroprevalences (in brackets) were obtained: Viral zoonotic (and potentially zoonotic) agents: Influenzavirus A/H1N1 (58%), Influenzavirus A/H3N2 (85%), Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (13%), Encephalomyocarditis virus (5%), Orthopox- (Cowpox-) virus and Hantavirus type Puumala (3%). Hantavirus type Hantaan and Borna disease virus (all negative). Bacterial zoonotic agents: Bartonella henselae (65 %), Borrelia burgdorferi (10%), Leptospira interrogans serovar copenhageni and serovar icterohaemorrhagiae as well as Chlamydophila psittoci (2% each). Brucella spp., Coxiella bumetii, and Francisella tularensis...
Parasitology Research
The worldwide occurring common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica can infect humans and animals and le... more The worldwide occurring common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica can infect humans and animals and leads to considerable illness and economic loss annually. The aim of this study was to determine the genetic diversity of F. hepatica in Austria. In total, 31 adult flukes isolated from cattle from various regions in Austria were investigated for their cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (cox1) and nicotinamide dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) gene sequences. It was shown that Austrian isolates of F. hepatica reveal extensive genetic diversity. To the best of our knowledge, these are the first data on the diversity of F. hepatica in Austria.
Journal of Molecular Medicine Jmm, 2002
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2005
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift, Feb 1, 2003
Oestrus ovis larvae are obligatory parasites of the nasal and sinus cavities of sheep and goats. ... more Oestrus ovis larvae are obligatory parasites of the nasal and sinus cavities of sheep and goats. Oestrosis in small ruminants is prevalent in Mediterranean and tropical countries. Occasionally, humans are affected by ocular myiasis (ophthalmomyiasis) and more rarely, nasal myiasis. A case of human ophthalmomyiasis caused by first instar larvae of Oestrus ovis in a 3 year old boy was observed in Gran Canaria. Acute catarrhal conjunctivitis developed within few hours. During the inspection of the eye several larvae could be observed, moving quickly over the cornea to the conjunctival sac. Rinsing and mechanical removal of the larvae lead to an uncomplicated recovery.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift Supplementum, 2003
It is known from the literature that 27 species of Dirofilaria genus can infect more than a hundr... more It is known from the literature that 27 species of Dirofilaria genus can infect more than a hundred species of mammals. D. immitis and D. repens are of veterinary importance from these mosquitoborne parasite species, which can also accidentally infect humans. In recent decades increasing number of human cases has been reported worldwide, therefore nowadays dirofilariosis is classified as an emerging zoonosis.
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Cited By (since 1996):4, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., ... more Cited By (since 1996):4, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., Zur Trichinose und Trichinenschaufrage in Bayern (1910) Diss., Vet. Fac., Univ. Gießen.;
Wiener tierärztliche Monatsschrift
History of early research on trichinellae and trichinelloses The research history of trichinellae... more History of early research on trichinellae and trichinelloses The research history of trichinellae and trichinelloses was initiated at the beginning of the 19'" century. ln this paper a comprehensive description of discovery of trichinellae, of their life cycle and of their pathogenicity is given. Paget in London was the first who recognised muscle trichinellae as worms, first descriptions were given 1835 by OWEN and FARRE in England and HENLE in Germany. The first who recovered adult intestinal trichinellae in experimental infected animals and resolved their life cycle were VIRCHOW and LEUCKART 1859/60 in Germany whereas ZENKER 1860 first detected the adult worms in human intestines and realised the pathogenicity of muscular trichinellosis. Examples of records of and measures against trichinellosis in Austria are given. The major early contributions in trichinellosis research in Austria were published by Carl WEDL and Moritz RÖLL, members of the Austrian "Trichinenkomm...
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Cited By (since 1996):3, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Auer, H., Aspö... more Cited By (since 1996):3, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Auer, H., Aspöck, H., Human alveolar echinococcosis and cystic echinococcosis in Austria: The recent epidemiological situation (2001) Helminthologia, 38, pp. 3-14;
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Cited By (since 1996):8, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., ... more Cited By (since 1996):8, Export Date: 31 January 2014, Source: Scopus, References: Arnold, L.A., (1910) Zur Trichinose und Trichinenschaufrage in Bayern, , Diss., Vet. Fak., Univ. Gießen;
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
Wiener tierärztliche Monatsschrift
Fascioloides magna is a digenean parasite of various wild ruminants. It was originally introduced... more Fascioloides magna is a digenean parasite of various wild ruminants. It was originally introduced to Europe from North America in the 19th century and first recorded in the wild in Austria in 2000 at Fischamend, southeast of Vienna. Later, several cases were detected in the Danube backwater region between Vienna and Bratislava. The lymnaeid snail Galba truncatula is known to act as natural intermediate host of F. magna in Europe. In this study prevalence and distribution of the parasite in the snail host were investigated between August 2004 and September 2005. Snails were dissected, digeneans roughly determined by light microscopy. Species determination of rediae and cercariae with fasciolid appearance was carried out by PCR and DNA sequencing. A total of 109 locations in this region were investigated. Galba truncatula was recorded at 38 locations, usually with high frequency at swampy embankments of slow running water, near the water line. A total of 10,059 individuals of Galba tr...
40 Magen-Darmtrakte und Lebern sowie 44 Lungen von Rehen aus einem niederösterreichischen Revier ... more 40 Magen-Darmtrakte und Lebern sowie 44 Lungen von Rehen aus einem niederösterreichischen Revier wurden parasitologisch untersucht. Zum einen sollte die Befallsintensität von Kitzen mit Eimeria spp., Lungenwürmern und Magen-Darmnematoden zum Zeitpunkt des Abschusses mit den Werten von Geißen verglichen werden und zum anderen sollte die taxonomische Stellung der bei Rehen vorkommenden Dictyocaulus-Art molekularbiologisch abgeklärt werden. Das Material stammte von 19 Geißen, 11 Geißkitzen und 10 Bockkitzen, die an je einem festgelegten Wochenende im Oktober 2006 (20 Tiere) und 2007 (20 Tiere) erlegt wurden. Zusätzlich standen für die taxonomische Abklärung je 2 mit Dictyocaulus spec. befallene Lungen aus 2 weiteren Revieren zur Verfügung. Folgende Parasiten konnten nachgewiesen werden: aus dem Labmagen: Haemonchus contortus (25 %), Ostertagia leptospicularis (90 %), Rinadia mathevossiani (7,5 %), Skrjabinagia kolchida (67,5 %), Spiculopteragia boehmi (52,5 %), Trichostrongylus axei (5...
Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift
Acta Theriologica, 1995
The present distribution of the Alpine marmot Marmota m. marmota (Linnaeus, 1758) in Austria, the... more The present distribution of the Alpine marmot Marmota m. marmota (Linnaeus, 1758) in Austria, the historical range during the Pleistocene, and recent efforts of re-introduction were documented. Autochthonous populations inhabit a continuous range extending over the western part of the Austrian Alps. Non-autochthonous populations occur in a more fragmented area of partly isolated massifs in the east. The non-autochthonous populations were generated by the release of only a few founder individuals (median = 5). The impact of founder effects and migration barriers on the structure of the disjunct non-autochthonous populations is confirmed by the genetic analysis of allozymes and VNTR-loci. Whereas autochthonous populations are characterized by high genetic similarity and common polymorphisms, the non-autochthonous populations exhibit a more patchy pattern of variation caused by founder effects and subsequent drift. From the relationships indicated by the VNTR-patterns it appears possible to infer the putative origin of the founder individuals. In previous allozyme studies the genetic variability was found to be reduced with the exception of two widespread polymorphisms at the loci Pep-1 and Sod-1. A parasitological survey shows that Pep-1 genotypes differ in their degree of infestation by endoparasites (Citellina alpina and Ctenotaenia marmotae) indicating that this polymorphism may be maintained by selective forces.