Squamata reptiles as a potential source of helminth infections when preyed on by companion animals

Squamata reptiles as a potential source of helminth infections when preyed on by companion animals

Abstract Background Squamate reptiles cohabiting with companion animals may represent a source of helminth infections, especially through predation by dogs and cats with an outdoor lifestyle. Methods In order to assess the role of reptiles as intermediate/paratenic hosts of trophically transmitted h...

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Main Authors: Mariaelisa Carbonara, Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Riccardo Paolo Lia, Giada Annoscia, Roberta Iatta, Antonio Varcasia, Giuseppe Conte, Giovanni Benelli, Domenico Otranto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Synanthropic reptiles
Helminth fauna
Predation by pets
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05852-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05852-8

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