Vol. 13 (1989)
Grand Teton Np Report

Giardia and Other Parasites of Small Mammals in Grand Teton National Park

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  • William D. O'Dell,
  • Raychel A. Watkins,
  • Aelita J. Pinter
William D. O'Dell
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Raychel A. Watkins
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Aelita J. Pinter
University of New Orleans
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13001/uwnpsrc.1989.2805

Published 1989-01-01

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to document the effects of parasitism on vole (Microtus spp.) population dynamics and to determine the potential of small mammals in Grand Teton National Park to serve as reservoirs of human parasites. Immediate goals for 1989 were to (1) continue the documentation of the incidence and prevalence of small mammal parasites, (2) determine the age at which Giardia infections are contracted by the Microtus host, (3) identify ticks associated with small mammals, and (4) survey small mammals for Babesia infections.

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