Prevalence of intestinal helminths of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in central Europe (Poland): a significant zoonotic threat

Prevalence of intestinal helminths of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in central Europe (Poland): a significant zoonotic threat

Abstract Background The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is widely distributed in the world; in central Europe, it is the most numerous wild species of the family Canidae. It can play the role of a definitive host for many intestinal parasites, including zoonotic helminths. Poland, with its geographical loca...

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Main Authors: Jacek Karamon, Joanna Dąbrowska, Maciej Kochanowski, Małgorzata Samorek-Pieróg, Jacek Sroka, Mirosław Różycki, Ewa Bilska-Zając, Jolanta Zdybel, Tomasz Cencek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Red fox
Helminths
Alaria alata
Echinococcus multilocularis
Hookworms
Mesocestoides
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3021-3

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