Are we paying too much attention to cardio-pulmonary nematodes and neglecting old-fashioned worms like <it>Trichuris vulpis</it>?

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Trichuris vulpis</it>, the dog whipworm, causes an intestinal parasitosis of relevance in current canine veterinary practice. Its occurrence is well-known in pets, kennelled dogs and stray animals, and its eggs contaminate the ground in urban area...

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Main Author: Traversa Donato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/32