The estimated distribution of autochthonous leishmaniasis by Leishmania infantum in Europe in 2005–2020

C Maia, C Conceição, A Pereira, R Rocha… - PLoS neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background This study describes the spatial and temporal distribution between 2005 and
2020 of human and animal leishmaniasis by Leishmania infantum in European countries …

Transmission and epidemiology of zoonotic protozoal diseases of companion animals

KJ Esch, CA Petersen - Clinical microbiology reviews, 2013 - journals.asm.org
Over 77 million dogs and 93 million cats share our households in the United States. Multiple
studies have demonstrated the importance of pets in their owners' physical and mental …

[HTML][HTML] What has happened to heartworm disease in Europe in the last 10 years?

R Morchón, JA Montoya-Alonso, I Rodríguez-Escolar… - Pathogens, 2022 - mdpi.com
Heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis is a vector-borne disease that affects
canids and felids, both domestic and wild, throughout the world. It is a chronic disease which …

Parasitic zoonoses associated with dogs and cats: a survey of Portuguese pet owners' awareness and deworming practices

A Pereira, Â Martins, H Brancal, H Vilhena, P Silva… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background Parasitic diseases of companion animals comprise a group of globally
distributed and rapidly spreading illnesses that are caused by a wide range of arthropods …

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for vector-borne pathogens in dogs from Egypt

A Selim, AD Alanazi, A Sazmand, D Otranto - Parasites & vectors, 2021 - Springer
Background Dogs play an important role as reservoirs of many zoonotic vector-borne
pathogens worldwide, yet reports of canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) in Egypt are …

Parasite control practices and public perception of parasitic diseases: A survey of dog and cat owners

M Matos, AM Alho, SP Owen, T Nunes… - Preventive veterinary …, 2015 - Elsevier
Drugs used in the control of internal and external parasites in companion animals play a
crucial role in Animal and Public Health. To ensure continuing protection, these drugs …

Bacterial and protozoal agents of feline vector-borne diseases in domestic and stray cats from southern Portugal

C Maia, C Ramos, M Coimbra, F Bastos, Â Martins… - Parasites & vectors, 2014 - Springer
Background Feline vector-borne diseases (FVBD) have emerged in recent years, showing a
wider geographic distribution and increased global prevalence. In addition to their veterinary …

The global status of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on published articles

D Anvari, E Narouei, A Daryani, S Sarvi… - Research in veterinary …, 2020 - Elsevier
Dirofilaria immitis is a parasitic filarial nematode responsible for heartworm disease in
domestic as well as wild canines and felines and pulmonary or cutaneous infections in …

Epidemiological and Clinicopathological Features of Anaplasma phagocytophilum Infection in Dogs: A Systematic Review

S El Hamiani Khatat, S Daminet… - Frontiers in veterinary …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Anaplasma phagocytophilum is a worldwide emerging zoonotic tick-borne pathogen
transmitted by Ixodid ticks and naturally maintained in complex and incompletely assessed …

Feline vector-borne pathogens in the north and centre of Portugal

H Vilhena, VL Martinez-Díaz, L Cardoso, L Vieira… - Parasites & …, 2013 - Springer
Background In recent years, several clinical cases and epidemiological studies of feline
vector-borne diseases (FVBD) have been reported worldwide. Nonetheless, information on …