ABSTRACT

The aim of this review is overview the main protozoan, arthropoda and helminthic parasites seen in camels and to evaluate the publications related to camel parasites in Turkey.

In different parts of the world, trichostrongylose, mange, nasal myiasis and trypanosomiasis are the most common parasitic diseases found in camels. Hydatic cyst larval stage of E. granulosus is important both economically and in terms of public health.

It is also emphasized that the records concerning parasites of the Turkish camel population, which is decreasing significantly, are extremely limited.

Keywords: Camel, protozoan, arthropoda, helminth