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 …

There are many different factors involved in parasitism. The general concept of “filters”
proposed by Combes includes “encounter filters”(behavior, biodiversity) and “compatibility …

Background Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is one of the most important
parasitic nematodes of domestic dogs, causing a potentially serious disease …

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 …

Abstract Between April and September 2017, blood samples were collected from 344
randomly selected dogs older than 1 year in 180 settlements of 19 counties in Hungary. The …

Dirofilaria repens is an expanding vector-borne zoonotic parasite of canines and other
carnivores. Sub-clinically infected dogs constitute the most important reservoir of the …

Extra-intestinal nematodes of companion animals are of growing concern in veterinary
medicine for their pathogenic potential and the current expansion throughout Europe. The …

Background The spread of vector-borne diseases to new regions has become a global
threat due to climate change, increasing traffic, and movement of people and animals …

Subcutaneous dirofilariosis is a fast-spreading infection of dogs, and occasionally of other
carnivores and humans. Several factors contribute to its spread, including climate change …

Introduction Zoonotic enteric parasites are ubiquitous and remain a public health threat to
humans due to our close relationship with domestic animals and wildlife, inadequate water …