A Peculiar Distribution of the Emerging Nematode <i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i> in the Canary Islands (Spain): Recent Introduction or Isolation Effect?

A Peculiar Distribution of the Emerging Nematode <i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i> in the Canary Islands (Spain): Recent Introduction or Isolation Effect?

<i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i> is an emerging zoonotic nematode recognized as the leading cause of eosinophilic meningitis in the word. After its discovery in China, it was recorded in 30 countries worldwide. Recently, it has expanded to new areas such as South America and it has bee...

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Main Authors: Natalia Martín-Carrillo, Carlos Feliu, Néstor Abreu-Acosta, Elena Izquierdo-Rodriguez, Roberto Dorta-Guerra, Jordi Miquel, Estefanía Abreu-Yanes, Aarón Martin-Alonso, Katherine García-Livia, María Antonieta Quispe-Ricalde, Jordi Serra-Cobo, Basilio Valladares, Pilar Foronda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i>
Canary Islands
emerging disease
rat lungworm
<i>Rattus</i>
expanding parasite
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1267

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