Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives
<p>Abstract</p> <p>In Italy, dogs and cats are at risk of becoming infected by different vector-borne pathogens, including protozoa, bacteria, and helminths. Ticks, fleas, phlebotomine sand flies, and mosquitoes are recognized vectors of pathogens affecting cats and dogs, some of w...
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| author | Dantas-Torres Filipe Otranto Domenico |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>In Italy, dogs and cats are at risk of becoming infected by different vector-borne pathogens, including protozoa, bacteria, and helminths. Ticks, fleas, phlebotomine sand flies, and mosquitoes are recognized vectors of pathogens affecting cats and dogs, some of which (e.g., <it>Anaplasma phagocytophilum</it>, <it>Borrelia burgdorferi</it>, <it>Dipylidium caninum</it>, <it>Leishmania infantum</it>, <it>Dirofilaria immitis</it>, and <it>Dirofilaria repens</it>) are of zoonotic concern. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of fleas as vectors of pathogens of zoonotic relevance (e.g., <it>Rickettsia felis</it>) in this country. While some arthropod vectors (e.g., ticks and fleas) are present in certain Italian regions throughout the year, others (e.g., phlebotomine sand flies) are most active during the summer season. Accordingly, control strategies, such as those relying on the systematic use of acaricides and insecticides, should be planned on the basis of the ecology of both vectors and pathogens in different geographical areas in order to improve their effectiveness in reducing the risk of infection by vector-borne pathogens. This article reviews the current situation and perspectives of canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-64f7d257bcad43ff981a334c559375f12022-12-22T03:05:39ZengBMCParasites & Vectors1756-33052010-01-0131210.1186/1756-3305-3-2Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectivesDantas-Torres FilipeOtranto Domenico<p>Abstract</p> <p>In Italy, dogs and cats are at risk of becoming infected by different vector-borne pathogens, including protozoa, bacteria, and helminths. Ticks, fleas, phlebotomine sand flies, and mosquitoes are recognized vectors of pathogens affecting cats and dogs, some of which (e.g., <it>Anaplasma phagocytophilum</it>, <it>Borrelia burgdorferi</it>, <it>Dipylidium caninum</it>, <it>Leishmania infantum</it>, <it>Dirofilaria immitis</it>, and <it>Dirofilaria repens</it>) are of zoonotic concern. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of fleas as vectors of pathogens of zoonotic relevance (e.g., <it>Rickettsia felis</it>) in this country. While some arthropod vectors (e.g., ticks and fleas) are present in certain Italian regions throughout the year, others (e.g., phlebotomine sand flies) are most active during the summer season. Accordingly, control strategies, such as those relying on the systematic use of acaricides and insecticides, should be planned on the basis of the ecology of both vectors and pathogens in different geographical areas in order to improve their effectiveness in reducing the risk of infection by vector-borne pathogens. This article reviews the current situation and perspectives of canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy.</p>http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/2 |
| spellingShingle | Dantas-Torres Filipe Otranto Domenico Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives Parasites & Vectors |
| title | Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives |
| title_full | Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives |
| title_short | Canine and feline vector-borne diseases in Italy: current situation and perspectives |
| title_sort | canine and feline vector borne diseases in italy current situation and perspectives |
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