Canine and feline parasitology: Analogies, differences, and relevance for human health

S Morelli, A Diakou, A Di Cesare… - Clinical microbiology …, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Cats and dogs are treated as family members by most pet owners. Therefore, a high quality
of veterinary care and preventive medicine is imperative for animal health and welfare and …

New epidemiological aspects of animal leishmaniosis in Europe: The role of vertebrate hosts other than dogs

L Cardoso, H Schallig, MF Persichetti, MG Pennisi - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Infection with Leishmania parasites can lead to severe disease in humans and dogs, which
act as a reservoir in zoonotic transmission. An increasing number of reports suggest that …

[HTML][HTML] Outbreaks of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases are associated with changes in forest cover and oil palm expansion at global scale

S Morand, C Lajaunie - Frontiers in veterinary science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Deforestation is a major cause of biodiversity loss with a negative impact on human health.
This study explores at global scale whether the loss and gain of forest cover and the rise of …

[HTML][HTML] Leishmania infection in cats and feline leishmaniosis: An updated review with a proposal of a diagnosis algorithm and prevention guidelines

A Pereira, C Maia - Current research in parasitology & vector-borne …, 2021 - Elsevier
Leishmaniosis is a vector-borne disease caused by protozoans of the genus Leishmania,
which are transmitted to vertebrates, including cats, through the bites of female …

Protozoan and microbial pathogens of house cats in the province of Tekirdag in Western Turkey

MN Muz, S Erat, KY Mumcuoglu - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Domestic felines' re-emerging infectious and neglected zoonotic diseases are a significant
focus of global “One Health” efforts. This study aimed to rapidly diagnose 14 pathogens …

Exposure to major vector-borne diseases in dogs subjected to different preventative regimens in endemic areas of Italy

M Colombo, S Morelli, G Simonato, A Di Cesare… - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are globally widespread arthropod-transmitted diseases with
a significant impact on animal and human health. Many drivers have recently spurred the …

Molecular investigation of zoonotic intestinal protozoa in pet dogs and cats in Yunnan Province, Southwestern China

YG Wang, Y Zou, ZZ Yu, D Chen, BZ Gui, JF Yang… - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Giardia duodenalis, Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Cryptosporidium spp. are common enteric
pathogens that reside in the intestines of humans and animals. These pathogens have a …

[HTML][HTML] Leishmaniasis in Greece: Prospects of transitioning to a One Health surveillance system

EA Fotakis, D Papamichail, S Boutsini, E Patsoula… - One Health, 2024 - Elsevier
Leishmaniasis is a high burden neglected disease in the Mediterranean ecoregion, lacking
surveillance attention. We aimed to provide an overview of the state of leishmaniasis …

Leishmania infantum Specific Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses in Cats and Dogs: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

V Priolo, P Martínez-Orellana, MG Pennisi… - Veterinary …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The role of the cat as a reservoir of Leishmania infantum and the
characteristics of the immune response to this infection remains limited, contrary to the dog …

Feline Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania infantum: Parasite Sequencing, Seropositivity, and Clinical Characterization in an Endemic Area From Brazil

NS Santos, FA Pinho, NRC Hlavac… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Zoonotic leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum is a disease of One Health concern
since human and animal cases and environmental damage are interconnected. L. infantum …