Antiparasitics acting on endo-or ectoparasites represent the second largest segment of the
global animal health market, accounting for 23% of market share. However, relatively few …

Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is a major parasitic threat for dogs and cats
around the world. Because of its impact on the health and welfare of companion animals …

Like other pathogens, parasitic helminths can rapidly evolve resistance to drug treatment.
Understanding the genetic basis of anthelmintic drug resistance in parasitic nematodes is …

Macrocyclic lactone (ML) anthelmintics are the most important class of anthelmintics
because of our high dependence on them for the control of nematode parasites and some …

Anthelmintic resistance is a threat to global food security. In order to alleviate the selection
pressure for resistance and maintain drug efficacy, management strategies increasingly aim …

Anthelmintic resistance is a significant threat to livestock production systems worldwide and
is emerging as an important issue in companion animal parasite management. It is also an …

Heartworm disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis, can be lethal in dogs and cats. It is
transmitted by mosquitoes, and occurs in many parts of the world. Prevention relies on …

Background For long time, canine leishmaniosis (CanL) was considered endemic in the
southern, central, and insular regions of Italy, whereas heartworm disease (HW) caused by …

Vector-borne diseases constitute a diversified group of illnesses, which are caused by a
multitude of pathogens transmitted by arthropod vectors, such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks …

The filarial nematode Brugia malayi is an etiological agent of Lymphatic Filariasis. The
capability of B. malayi and other parasitic nematodes to modulate host biology is recognized …