Dirofilaria immitis in wolves recolonizing northern Italy: are wolves competent hosts?

Dirofilaria immitis in wolves recolonizing northern Italy: are wolves competent hosts?

Abstract Background Wild carnivores such as the grey wolf (Canis lupus), red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and golden jackal (Canis aureus) are recognized hosts of Dirofilaria immitis. However, few studies have focused on their actual role in the epidemiology of heartworm infection. This study describes the p...

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Main Authors: Barbara Moroni, Luca Rossi, Pier Giuseppe Meneguz, Riccardo Orusa, Simona Zoppi, Serena Robetto, Francesca Marucco, Paolo Tizzani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dirofilaria immitis
Wolf
Heartworm
Wildlife
Dirofilariasis
Embryogram
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04353-2

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