Abstract Background Eucoleus aerophilus (syn. Capillaria aerophila) is a nematode with a
worldwide geographical distribution. It causes a disease called lung capillariosis by affecting …

The helminth fauna of the Northern white-breasted hedgehog Erinaceus roumanicus was
studied in the Republic of Mordovia (Russia) for the first time. In total, 9 species of helminths …

Simple Summary The European hedgehog is a very common animal in Europe. This animal
usually lives in woods but often it is possible to find it in gardens and parks in urban areas …

Abstract Background Angiostrongylus vasorum, Crenosoma vulpis and Eucoleus aerophilus
are a source of increasing concern, potentially causing significant pulmonary and severe …

Wildlife parasitic diseases represent an important field of investigation as they may have a
significant impact on wild animals' health and fitness, and may also have zoonotic …

Providing descriptive data on parasite diversity and load in sister species is a first step in
addressing the role of host-parasite coevolution in the speciation process. In this study we …

Abstract From April 2009 to December 2011, 44 dead hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus)
were collected incidentally from areas of Urmia, Iran. The overall prevalence of helminth …

Simple Summary Wildlife rehabilitation centers are essential hubs for hedgehog
conservation. In the present study, we describe the causes of mortality and morbidity of two …

Insectivores (Eulypotiphla) are a substantial component of Russian forest ecosystems. The
parasites of these animals also form an important part of natural biocenoses and act as one …

Materials and Methods From January 2017 to October 2018, all deceased hedgehogs (N=
11) that were housed at a Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (RRC) in Porto, Portugal, were …