Zoonotic parasites of sheltered and stray dogs in the era of the global economic and political crisis

D Otranto, F Dantas-Torres, AD Mihalca, RJ Traub… - Trends in …, 2017 - cell.com
Sheltered and stray dogs, exposed to zoonotic parasites, including protozoa, helminths, and
arthropods, may represent a major threat to public health. Resources for addressing health …

Insecticide and acaricide molecules and/or combinations to prevent pet infestation by ectoparasites

F Beugnet, M Franc - Trends in parasitology, 2012 - cell.com
External antiparasitic drugs used in cats and dogs have evolved in terms of active
ingredients but also regarding formulations. Old chemical groups have been supplanted by …

[HTML][HTML] Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives

D Otranto, F Dantas-Torres - Parasites & vectors, 2010 - Springer
In Italy, dogs and cats are at risk of becoming infected by different vector-borne pathogens,
including protozoa, bacteria, and helminths. Ticks, fleas, phlebotomine sand flies, and …

[HTML][HTML] Feline and canine leishmaniosis and other vector-borne diseases in the Aeolian Islands: Pathogen and vector circulation in a confined environment

D Otranto, E Napoli, MS Latrofa, G Annoscia… - Veterinary …, 2017 - Elsevier
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are prevalently investigated in dogs. Studies on feline VBDs
are scant, though feline leishmaniosis (FeL) is increasingly recognised as a disease of cats …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis, Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Anaplasma spp. and Leishmania infantum in apparently healthy and CVBD …

L Cardoso, C Mendão, L Madeira de Carvalho - Parasites & vectors, 2012 - Springer
Background Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are caused by a wide range of
pathogens transmitted to dogs by arthropods including ticks and insects. Many CVBD …

[HTML][HTML] Multiple vector-borne pathogens of domestic animals in Egypt

HHAM Abdullah, N Amanzougaghene… - PLoS Neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) are considered emerging and re-emerging diseases that
represent a global burden. The aim of this study was to explore and characterize vector …

Parasite control practices and public perception of parasitic diseases: A survey of dog and cat owners

M Matos, AM Alho, SP Owen, T Nunes… - Preventive Veterinary …, 2015 - Elsevier
Drugs used in the control of internal and external parasites in companion animals play a
crucial role in Animal and Public Health. To ensure continuing protection, these drugs …

[HTML][HTML] Vector-borne pathogens in dogs of different regions of Iran and Pakistan

R Iatta, A Sazmand, VL Nguyen, F Nemati… - Parasitology …, 2021 - Springer
Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are highly prevalent in tropical and subtropical
countries, mainly due to favorable climate conditions and reduced adoption of preventive …

[HTML][HTML] Diagnosis of Hepatozoon canis in young dogs by cytology and PCR

D Otranto, F Dantas-Torres, S Weigl, MS Latrofa… - Parasites & vectors, 2011 - Springer
Background Hepatozoon canis is a widespread tick-borne protozoan affecting dogs. The
diagnosis of H. canis infection is usually performed by cytology of blood or buffy coat …

[HTML][HTML] Imported and travelling dogs as carriers of canine vector-borne pathogens in Germany

B Menn, S Lorentz, TJ Naucke - Parasites & vectors, 2010 - Springer
Background With the import of pets and pets taken abroad, arthropod-borne diseases have
increased in frequency in German veterinary practices. This is reflected by 4,681 dogs that …