Recent large-scale philophthalmosis outbreak in Portugal: inefficacy of common antihelminthic agents
Abstract Background Parasitic conjunctivitis caused by Philophthalmus spp. is a common ophthalmic disease in birds, with localized outbreaks occurring worldwide. There is no consensus on treating this disease; mechanical removal is considered a standard recommendation, but is associated with disease...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05265-z |