Canine filariasis in the Amazon: Species diversity and epidemiology of these emergent and neglected zoonoses.
Dirofilaria immitis and Acanthocheilonema reconditum are common parasites in dogs but have also been reported parasitizing humans. The differential diagnosis and epidemiological evaluation of these zoonoses are important to the development of efficient public health policies and control strategies....
Main Authors: | Emanuelle Gabriela Gualberto de Argôlo, Thais Reis, Diego Ari Teixeira Fontes, Evonnildo Costa Gonçalves, Elane Guerreiro Giese, Francisco Tiago de Vasconcelos Melo, Jeannie Nascimento Dos Santos, Adriano Penha Furtado |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6040735?pdf=render |
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