Ectoparasites of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in Germany and their health impact

Ectoparasites of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in Germany and their health impact

Abstract Background The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is known for high levels of ectoparasitism that not only represents a health risk for the animals themselves, but also for pet animals and humans as hedgehogs are frequently taken into human care. In the present study, patterns of ectop...

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Main Authors: Karolin Schütte, Andrea Springer, Florian Brandes, Maximilian Reuschel, Michael Fehr, Christina Strube
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
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Fleas
Mites
Ixodes ricinus
Ixodes hexagonus
Archaeopsylla erinacei
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06081-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06081-9

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