Angiostrongylus vasorum in wolves in Italy: prevalence and pathological findings

Angiostrongylus vasorum in wolves in Italy: prevalence and pathological findings

Abstract Background Angiostrongylus vasorum is a nematode residing in the heart and pulmonary vessels of dogs and wild carnivores. In Europe the red fox is its reservoir, while only three records from wolves have been published. Angiostrongylus vasorum has a worldwide distribution, and many pieces o...

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Main Authors: Claudio De Liberato, Goffredo Grifoni, Raniero Lorenzetti, Roberta Meoli, Cristiano Cocumelli, Antonio Mastromattei, Francesco Scholl, Pasquale Rombolà, Pietro Calderini, Gianpaolo Bruni, Claudia Eleni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Angiostrongylus vasorum
Canis lupus
Wolf
Wildlife
Italy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2307-1

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