Global distribution of alveolar and cystic echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) and cystic echinococcosis (CE) are severe helminthic
zoonoses. Echinococcus multilocularis (causative agent of AE) is widely distributed in the …
zoonoses. Echinococcus multilocularis (causative agent of AE) is widely distributed in the …
Ecology and life cycle patterns of Echinococcus species
The genus Echinococcus is composed of eight generally recognized species and one
genotypic cluster (Echinococcus canadensis cluster) that may in future be resolved into one …
genotypic cluster (Echinococcus canadensis cluster) that may in future be resolved into one …
Phylogenetic pattern, evolutionary processes and species delimitation in the genus Echinococcus
An accurate and stable alpha taxonomy requires a clear conception of what constitutes a
species and agreed criteria for delimiting different species. An evolutionary or general …
species and agreed criteria for delimiting different species. An evolutionary or general …
[HTML][HTML] Wildlife-transmitted Taenia and Versteria cysticercosis and coenurosis in humans and other primates
Wild mustelids and canids are definitive hosts of Taenia and Versteria spp. while rodents act
as natural intermediate hosts. Rarely, larval stages of these parasites can cause serious …
as natural intermediate hosts. Rarely, larval stages of these parasites can cause serious …
[HTML][HTML] Echinococcus species in wildlife
Transmission of Echinococcus spp. in life cycles that involve mainly wildlife is well
recognized for those species with small mammals as intermediate hosts (eg E …
recognized for those species with small mammals as intermediate hosts (eg E …
Echinococcus multilocularis and other cestodes in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) of northeast Italy, 2012–2018
Background Echinococcus multilocularis is a small tapeworm affecting wild and domestic
carnivores and voles in a typical prey-predator life cycle. In Italy, there has been a focus of E …
carnivores and voles in a typical prey-predator life cycle. In Italy, there has been a focus of E …
Protozoan and helminth parasite fauna of free-living Croatian wild wolves (Canis lupus) analyzed by scat collection
Abstract The European wolf (Canis lupus) is a large carnivore species present in limited
areas of Europe with several small populations still being considered as endangered …
areas of Europe with several small populations still being considered as endangered …
[HTML][HTML] Gray wolves as sentinels for the presence of Echinococcus spp. and other gastrointestinal parasites in France
Over the past 30 years, the gray wolf population has recovered in France, initially to wolves
from Italy passing through the Alps. The population is carefully monitored, but little …
from Italy passing through the Alps. The population is carefully monitored, but little …
Helminth parasites of the red fox Vulpes vulpes (L., 1758) and the wolf Canis lupus italicus Altobello, 1921 in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
A Fiocchi, A Gustinelli, L Gelmini, G Rugna… - Italian Journal of …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
In the period 2013–2014 a survey was carried out on the helminthic fauna of 60 wild canids,
57 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and three wolves (Canis lupus italicus), collected in the Emilia …
57 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and three wolves (Canis lupus italicus), collected in the Emilia …
[HTML][HTML] Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: a new endemic area?
Abstract The European distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis has been reported to be
expanding east and north, whereas its southern limits are deemed stable. During a study on …
expanding east and north, whereas its southern limits are deemed stable. During a study on …