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International dog travelling and risk for zoonotic Onchocerca lupi

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Onchocerca lupi is a recently recognized threat for the health of animals and humans in European, American, African and Middle Eastern countries. We describe a case of imported O. lupi infection in Italy and report the lifespan of this parasite in a non-endemic area, to advocate increased awareness of the veterinary community for this zoonotic parasitosis.

Source: Transboundary and Emerging Diseases

DOI: 10.1111/tbed.12842

Authors: V. Colella, R. P. Lia, G. Di Paola, H. Cortes, L. Cardoso, D. Otranto

Institutions: University of Bari Aldo Moro, University of Évora, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2794175134

FWCI: 2.445

Cites: 11

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10