Presently, 45% of the total human population of Europe, as well as their domestic and
companion animals, are exposed to the risk of vector-borne helminths (VBH) causing …

The tick microbiome comprises communities of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria
and eukaryotes, and is being elucidated through modern molecular techniques. The advent …

Background The taxonomic status of the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu
stricto), which has long been regarded as the most widespread tick worldwide and a vector …

Dogs and cats in Brazil serve as primary hosts for a considerable number of parasites, which
may affect their health and wellbeing. These may include endoparasites (eg, protozoa …

The Rhipicephalus sanguineus group includes some of the most widespread dog ticks,
whose identification currently represents a difficult task due to the morphological similarities …

This paper summarizes the trends in nematode species description and systematics
emerging from a comparison of the latest comprehensive classification and census of …

Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) include a wide range of bacteria, parasites and viruses that
cause a large spectrum of animal, human and zoonotic tick-borne diseases (TBDs). The …

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in
humans and animals. The scale of VBDs is increasing worldwide, including in the …

The present study reports the applicability of a multiplex PCR for the simultaneous detection
and differentiation of common filarioids infecting dogs, ie, Dirofilaria immitis, Dirofilaria …

Filarioids of the genus Cercopithifilaria are little studied, yet widespread parasites, that are
relatively unique in being one of the very few nematodes transmitted by hard ticks. These …