For a long time, wildlife carnivores have been disregarded for their potential in transmitting
zoonotic nematodes. However, human activities and politics (eg, fragmentation of the …

Over the last few decades, ecological factors, combined with everchanging landscapes
mainly linked to human activities (eg encroachment and tourism) have contributed to …

Mesocarnivores are small-or mid-sized carnivore species that display a variety of ecologies
and behaviours. In Europe, wild mesocarnivores are represented by the red fox (Vulpes …

Thelazia callipaeda was first described at the beginning of the 20th century in Asia, but this
eyeworm is now frequently reported in Europe in the 21st century. To date, thelaziosis has …

Thelazia callipaeda is a zoonotic parasite causing ocular disease in domestic dogs, cats,
several wild carnivores, hares, and humans. This nematode is widely distributed in Europe …

Cases of thelaziosis by Thelazia callipaeda have been increasing considerably in Europe
throughout the 21st century, with recent emphasis on Eastern Europe. A systematic review …

Zoonotic parasitic diseases are increasingly impacting human populations due to the effects
of globalization, urbanization and climate change. Here we review the recent literature on …

Background Despite the increasing number of reports of autochthonous cases of ocular
thelaziosis in dogs in several European countries, and the evident emergence of human …

Background Thelazia callipaeda is a vector-borne zoonotic nematode parasitizing the
conjunctival sac of domestic and wild carnivores, rabbits and humans, with a vast …

The zoonotic parasitic nematode Thelazia callipaeda, also known as the oriental eye worm,
is endemic in several European countries, including Portugal. Infections may result in ocular …