Helminths of the Wild Boar ( Sus scrofa ) from Units of Conservation Management and Sustainable Use of Wildlife Installed in the Eastern Economic Region of Mexico

Wild boars ( ) were introduced in Mexico for sport hunting and meat trading for human consumption, but the available data regarding their role in pathogen transmission are limited. This research and field work aimed to identify the helminths of the wild boar produced in three units of conservation management and sustainable use of wildlife placed in the eastern economic region of Mexico. Samples of feces and serum were collected from 90 animals that came from three different ranches. Stool examination and antibody determination to , , , (ELISA), and (Western blot) were performed. In addition, 30 diaphragm samples from one ranch were obtained for artificial digestion. Eggs of sp. (72.2%), sp. (57.7%), sp. (53.3%), and sp. (37.7%) were found in addition to oocysts of sp. (75.6%). Antibodies to (8.9%), (4.4%), (32.2%), (20%), and (5.5%) were found. The eggs of and were associated to female hosts. One nematode larva was found by artificial digestion. This is the first report to identify helminths from wild boars in Mexico. In addition, this study identifies the potential risk of the wild boar as a transmission channel of parasites that can have an impact on public health.