Prevalence and seasonal aspects of parasitism by Oestrus ovis (Diptera: Oestridae) in sheep from Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Prevalence and seasonal aspects of parasitism by Oestrus ovis (Diptera: Oestridae) in sheep from Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Abstract Oestrus ovis larvae are obligate parasites of vertebrates and cause cavitary myiasis (oestrosis) in sheep and goats. It is also reported as a zoonosis causing ophthalmomyiasis and nasopharyngeal myiasis. Despite being relatively common in Brazil, epidemiological studies on O. ovis are scarc...

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Main Authors: Victória Luiza de Barros Silva, Dirceu Guilherme de Souza Ramos, Richard de Campos Pacheco, Diego Montagner Schenkel, Nilton Pereira Dias Junior, Artur Kanadani Campos, Fernando Henrique Furlan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria 2024-04-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
Subjects:
Sheep
Mato Grosso
myiasis
oestrosis
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