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Filipe Dantas-Torres
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Anaplasmosis outbreaks in taurine and zebu cattle in Brazil: causes, treatments, and Anaplasma marginale genetic diversity
This study aimed to investigate seven outbreaks of A. marginale infection in two regions of Brazil, affecting taurine, zebu, and crossbred cattle. We assessed the possible causes, treatment measures, and genetic ...
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Open AccessCanine leishmaniasis in the Americas: etiology, distribution, and clinical and zoonotic importance
Canine leishmaniasis is a widespread disease on the American continent, with cases reported from Uruguay to the USA and Canada. While numerous Leishmania spp. have been reported in dogs in this region, Leishmania...
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Open AccessTowards an actionable One Health approach
Despite the increasing focus on strengthening One Health capacity building on global level, challenges remain in devising and implementing real-world interventions particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Reco...
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Open AccessParSCo: celebrating 10 years of a unique parasitology summer course
ParSCo (Parasitology Summer Course) is an intense, 1-week-long summer course organized by the Parasitology Unit of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, Italy, with the support of the Worl...
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Prevention of heartworm infection in dogs using a combination of moxidectin, imidacloprid and praziquantel: evidence from a randomized clinical trial
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a topical combination of moxidectin 3.5%, imidacloprid 10% and praziquantel 10% for the prevention of Dirofilaria immitis (Leidy, 1856) infection in dogs. For...
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Open AccessGenetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii in South America: occurrence, immunity, and fate of infection
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with a worldwide distribution. Toxoplasma gondii infections are of great concern for public health, and their impact is usually most severe in pregnant women and the...
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Open AccessSeasonal dynamics of Amblyomma cajennense (Fabricius, 1787) sensu stricto in a degraded area of the Amazon biome, with notes on Rickettsia amblyommatis infection
The tick Amblyomma cajennense sensu stricto (A. cajennense s.s.) frequently parasitizes animals and humans in the Amazon biome, in addition to being a vector of Rickettsia amblyommatis. In the present study, we e...
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Open AccessCercopithifilaria spp. of dogs: little known but prevalent filarioids beneath the skin
Filarioids of the genus Cercopithifilaria are little studied, yet widespread parasites, that are relatively unique in being one of the very few nematodes transmitted by hard ticks. These filarioids live in the su...
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Open AccessArtificial intelligence, parasites and parasitic diseases
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First molecular detection of Borrelia theileri subclinical infection in a cow from Brazil
Borrelia theileri is a relapsing fever group Borrelia that is transmitted to cattle by ticks of the genus Rhipicephalus. In this study, we describe the first molecular detection of B. theileri subclinical infecti...
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Open AccessHeartworm adulticide treatment: a tropical perspective
Dirofilaria immitis (the canine heartworm) is widespread in the tropics, with prevalence surpassing 30% in high-risk areas. In addition to the suitable climatic conditions that favour mosquito abundance and filar...
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Vector-Borne Zoonoses
Vector-borne zoonoses (VBZ) are diseases caused by a range of pathogens that affect animals and humans. A plethora of vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, phlebotomine sand flies, lice, and kissing bugs,...
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Open AccessTop 10 reasons your manuscript may be rejected without review
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Open AccessVector-borne and other pathogens of potential relevance disseminated by relocated cats
Large populations of unowned cats constitute an animal welfare, ecological, societal and public health issue worldwide. Their relocation and homing are currently carried out in many parts of the world with the...
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Open AccessVector-borne pathogens of zoonotic concern in dogs from a Quilombola community in northeastern Brazil
Canine vector-borne pathogens (CVBPs) comprise a group of disease agents mainly transmitted by ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and sand flies. In this study, we assessed the presence of CVBPs in an Afro-descendent co...
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Open AccessTechnological advances in the serological diagnosis of Chagas disease in dogs and cats: a systematic review
Chagas disease (CD) is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted mainly through the feces/urine of infected triatomine bugs. The acute phase lasts 2–3 months and is characterized by high parasitemia and n...
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Open AccessGenetic and geographical delineation of zoonotic vector-borne helminths of canids
Several zoonotic vector-borne helminths (VBHs) infesting canids cause serious veterinary and medical diseases worldwide. Increasing the knowledge about their genetic structures is pivotal to identify them and ...
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Ticks on reptiles and amphibians in Central Amazonia, with notes on rickettsial infections
Reptiles and amphibians are exceptional hosts for different ectoparasites, including mites and ticks. In this study, we investigated tick infestations on reptiles and amphibians trapped in Central Amazonia, an...
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Vector-Borne Zoonoses
Vector-borne zoonoses (VBZ) are diseases caused by a range of pathogens that affect animals and humans. A plethora of vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, phlebotomine sand flies, lice, and kissing bugs,...
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Open AccessVector-borne pathogens in dogs of different regions of Iran and Pakistan
Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are highly prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries, mainly due to favorable climate conditions and reduced adoption of preventive measures. This study aimed to prov...
