Occurrence of Dirofilaria repens in wild carnivores in Poland
Dirofilaria repens is an expanding vector-borne zoonotic parasite of canines and other
carnivores. Sub-clinically infected dogs constitute the most important reservoir of the …
carnivores. Sub-clinically infected dogs constitute the most important reservoir of the …
Environmental and host factors underlying tick infestation in invasive raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Hokkaido, Japan
M Ito, M Minamikawa, A Kovba, H Numata, T Itoh… - Ticks and Tick-borne …, 2024 - Elsevier
Revealing interactions between ticks and wild animals is vital for gaining insights into the
dynamics of tick-borne pathogens in the natural environment. We aimed to elucidate the …
dynamics of tick-borne pathogens in the natural environment. We aimed to elucidate the …
Detection and phylogenetic analysis of blood-associated pathogens from spleen samples of wild raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Germany
MS Unterköfler, A Schwingshandl, B Eigner, J Pikalo… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Raccoons (Procyon lotor) originated in North America and have been introduced to Europe.
Due to their close contact with human settlements, they are important reservoirs for zoonotic …
Due to their close contact with human settlements, they are important reservoirs for zoonotic …
[HTML][HTML] Otterly diverse-A high diversity of Dracunculus species (Spirurida: Dracunculoidea) in North American river otters (Lontra canadensis)
The genus Dracunculus contains numerous species of subcutaneous parasites of mammals
and reptiles. In North America, there are at least three mammal-infecting species of …
and reptiles. In North America, there are at least three mammal-infecting species of …
Molecular Identification, Multigenic Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Ctenocephalides Canis Fleas from Humans and Domestic Animals in Iran
S Seidi, M Tavassoli, F Malekifard, M Ben Said - Acta Parasitologica, 2024 - Springer
Background Fleas belonging to the Pulicidae are prevalent ectoparasites infesting mammals
and birds in Iran. This study focused on genetically identifying and characterizing …
and birds in Iran. This study focused on genetically identifying and characterizing …
Differences in Tick Infestation Intensity by Season, Sex, Age Class, and Body Region of Feral Raccoons (Procyon lotor) in the Miura Peninsula, Japan
K Doi, T Kato, M Kono, F Yamasaki, S Hayama - Mammal Study, 2024 - BioOne
The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is an invasive species in Japan and has been identified as a
susceptible host and reservoir of tick-borne diseases. In our study conducted on the Miura …
susceptible host and reservoir of tick-borne diseases. In our study conducted on the Miura …