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Arthrostoma leucurus sp. n. (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae), A New Hookworm Species Isolated from Asian Badger in China
PurposeTo date, ten validated Arthrostoma species were reported. Here, a new hookworm species was found from Asian badger ( Meles leucurus ).
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Mitochondrial and ribosomal markers in the identification of nematodes of clinical and veterinary importance
BackgroundNematodes of the Ascarididae, Ancylostomatidae and Onchocercidae families are parasites of human and veterinary importance causing...
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Endoparasites of the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) and mesocarnivores in Central Portugal
At the end of the nineteenth century, massive population declines were observed in carnivores due to the emergence of infectious diseases. This study...
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Outcome of parasitological examinations in dogs in Germany: a retrospective survey
Dog faecal samples examined from January 2019 to December 2019 were retrospectively analysed for frequency of endoparasites. The examinations were...
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Molecular detection of a novel Ancylostoma sp. by whole mtDNA sequence from pangolin Manis javanica
BackgroundAncylostoma species are hematophagous parasites that cause chronic hemorrhage in various animals and humans. Pangolins, also known as...
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Ancylostoma ceylanicum Infection in a Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed
PurposeCanine hookworm disease is a global zoonotic parasitic disease caused by a variety of nematodes in families Ancylostomatidae, including Ancylostoma...
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Occurrence of Hookworm and the First Molecular and Morphometric Identification of Uncinaria stenocephala in Dogs in Central Europe
PurposeHookworms are hematophagous parasitic nematodes that occur in the intestinal tract of various mammals, including humans. The objective of this...
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Retrospective study of canine endoparasites diagnosed by fecal flotation methods analyzed across veterinary parasitology diagnostic laboratories, United States, 2018
BackgroundCompanion animal endoparasites play a substantial role in both veterinary medicine and public health. Updated epidemiological studies are...
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with cat parasites in Italy: a multicenter study
BackgroundParasites that infect cats include protozoa, helminths and arthropods, many of which are transmissible to humans. Effective control relies...
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Molecular phylogeny of the family Rhabdiasidae (Nematoda: Rhabditida), with morphology, genetic characterization and mitochondrial genomes of Rhabdias kafunata and R. bufonis
BackgroundThe family Rhabdiasidae (Nematoda: Rhabditida) is a globally distributed group of nematode parasites, with over 110 species parasitic...
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High prevalence of Ancylostoma caninum infection in black-eared opossums (Didelphis aurita) in an urban environment
Marsupials of the genus Didelphis , such as black-eared opossums ( Didelphis aurita ), are common synanthropic animals in urban areas of Brazil. These...
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Comment on: Occurrence of Hookworm and the First Molecular and Morphometric Identification of Uncinaria stenocephala in Dogs in Central Europe
BackgroundHookworms are blood-feeding nematodes that infect millions of people and animals worldwide. The most common species infecting dogs in...
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Parasites and Viruses in Callithrix in Brazil
PurposeAs a result of environmental imbalances of anthropogenic origin, the potential for transmission of parasites and viruses between different...
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The jaguar (Panthera onca) as a potential new host of Dracunculus sp.
Nematode species of the genus Dracunculus (Spirurida: Dracunculoidea) infect tissues and body cavities of reptiles, domestic and wild carnivores, and...
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Morphology and genetic characterization of Physaloptera sibirica Petrow & Gorbunov, 1931 (Spirurida: Physalopteridae), from the hog-badger Arctonyx collaris Cuvier (Carnivora: Mustelidae), with molecular phylogeny of Physalopteridae
BackgroundNematodes of the family Physalopteridae (Spirurida: Physalopteroidea) commonly parasitize the alimentary canal of all major vertebrate...
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Chronic Hemorrhagic Anemia Caused by Hookworm Infection: A Case Report
PurposeHookworm infection is one of the causes of long-term chronic hemorrhagic anemia in patients. This article reports a case of chronic severe...
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Zoonotic parasites associated with predation by dogs and cats
One of the most common behaviors of cats that have an indoor/outdoor lifestyle is to bring hunted “gifts” to their owners, represented by small...
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Molecular identification and genetic diversity of zoonotic hookworm infections in domestic dogs from northeastern, Thailand
Hookworm infections remain a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions, including Thailand. This study investigated the...
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Parasite Taxonomy
Endoparasites have been classically subdivided into unicellular protozoan and multicellular helminth parasites. The protozoal parasites based...
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A longitudinal survey of gastrointestinal parasites of the black-eared opossum Didelphis aurita at an urban-sylvatic interface area in Southeast Brazil: a morphological and ecological characterization based on helminth eggs
Parasites are important organisms in ecosystem dynamics and take part in the regulation and structure of host populations. The prevalence, abundance,...
