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The estimated distribution of autochthonous leishmaniasis by 𝐿𝑒𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑚 in Europe in 2005–2020

Abstract   Background This study describes the spatial and temporal distribution between 2005 and 2020 of human and animal leishmaniasis by Leishmania infantum in European countries reporting autochthonous cases, and highlights potential activities to improve disease control.   Methodology/Principal findings It was based on a review of the scientific literature and data reported by the […]
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Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Haemoplasmas Infection in Cats from Lahore

Hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) are obligate Gram-negative bacteria that target red blood cells, and infect a wide range of hosts including cats, dogs, domestic ruminants, pigs, rodents and humans. The present study was designed for the molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum in feline blood samples collected from various pet clinics in Pakistan, […]
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Monitoring Leishmania infection and exposure to Phlebotomus perniciosus using minimal and non-invasive canine samples

Background: In endemic areas of zoonotic leishmaniosis caused by L. infantum, early detection of Leishmania infection in dogs is essential to control the dissemination of the parasite to humans. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serological and/or molecular diagnostic performance of minimally and non-invasive samples (conjunctiva cells (CS) and peripheral blood (PB)) […]
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Cercopithifilaria sp. II in Vulpes vulpes: new host affiliation for an enigmatic canine filarioid

Cercopithifilaria bainae and Cercopithifilaria grassii (Spirurida, Onchocercidae) are filarioids inhabiting the skin of dogs worldwide. The microfilariae of a third species namely, Cercopithifilaria sp. II sensu Otranto et al. 2013, have been morphologically and molecularly characterized but scientific knowledge of this parasite is minimal.
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