Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease in humans caused by the bite of a parasite-infected
sandfly. The disease, widely referred to as “poor man's disease,” affects millions of people …

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 …

Abstract Invasive mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) play a key role in the spread of a number
of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. Anthropogenic changes play a significant role in …

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

Changing climate is not the only driver for alterations in the dynamic interaction between
arthropod vectors of zoonotic parasites and their hosts, including humans. A suite of other …

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 …

The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu stricto, is a species with considerable
public health and economic importance. However, the taxonomic status of this species is far …

Background Only limited information is currently available on the prevalence of vector borne
and zoonotic pathogens in dogs and ticks in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to use …

Phylogenetic analyses based on mitochondrial 16S rDNA sequences were generated from
Rhipicephalus sanguineus group specimens collected in 29 localities among 9 Latin …

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 …