Habitat and host factors associated with liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) diagnoses in wild red deer (Cervus elaphus) in the Scottish Highlands

Habitat and host factors associated with liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) diagnoses in wild red deer (Cervus elaphus) in the Scottish Highlands

Abstract Background Red deer (Cervus elaphus) are a common wild definitive host for liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) that have been the subject of limited diagnostic surveillance. This study aimed to explore the extent to which coprological diagnoses for F. hepatica in red deer in the Scottish Highla...

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Main Authors: Andrew S. French, Ruth N. Zadoks, Philip J. Skuce, Gillian Mitchell, Danielle K. Gordon-Gibbs, Mark A. Taggart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Wildlife disease
Cervidae
Coproantigen ELISA
Geographical information system
Infection risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3782-3

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