The brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) is the most widespread tick in the world and
a well-recognized vector of many pathogens affecting dogs and occasionally humans. This …

Canine leishmaniosis is a potentially life-threatening disease which is spreading
geographically in the Old and New Worlds, where different diagnostic procedures …

Background The taxonomic status of the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu
stricto), which has long been regarded as the most widespread tick worldwide and a vector …

Dogs and cats in Brazil serve as primary hosts for a considerable number of parasites, which
may affect their health and wellbeing. These may include endoparasites (eg, protozoa …

Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) comprise a group of globally distributed and rapidly
spreading illnesses that are caused by a range of pathogens transmitted by arthropods …

Companion vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are an important threat for pet life, but may also
have an impact on human health, due to their often zoonotic character. The importance and …

Canine leishmaniosis is widespread in South America, where a number of Leishmania
species have been isolated or molecularly characterised from dogs. Most cases of canine …

Endemic zoonoses are found throughout the developing world, wherever people live in
close proximity to their animals, affecting not only the health of poor people but often also …

Dirofilarioses are widespread diseases caused by filarioid nematodes (superfamily
Filarioidea) of the genus Dirofilaria, which are transmitted by a plethora of mosquito species …

Immune control of Leishmania infantum, the causative agent of most canine leishmaniosis
(CanL), requires a balancing act between inflammatory and regulatory responses. This …