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View article: Combining stereology and image analysis for accurate and fast quantification in experimental pathology
Combining stereology and image analysis for accurate and fast quantification in experimental pathology Open
View article: First report of three different parasite species in two dolphin species stranded on the coast of Portugal
First report of three different parasite species in two dolphin species stranded on the coast of Portugal Open
Understanding the dynamics of the interaction of marine parasites with their hosts, especially in terms of diversity, distribution and pathogenicity can be of great importance in a Global Change era. Monitoring the parasite diversity of ma…
View article: Stereological estimation of mean nuclear volume as a prognostic factor in canine subcutaneous mast cell tumors
Stereological estimation of mean nuclear volume as a prognostic factor in canine subcutaneous mast cell tumors Open
Classification schemes regarding canine subcutaneous mast cell tumors (csMCTs) remain elusive, lack consensus, and are prone to interobserver variability and bias. This observational study aimed to assess the reproducibility and the progno…
View article: The potential role of scavenging flies as mechanical vectors of Lagovirus europaeus/GI.2
The potential role of scavenging flies as mechanical vectors of Lagovirus europaeus/GI.2 Open
The European rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus ) populations of the Iberian Peninsula have been severely affected by the emergence of the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) Lagovirus europaeus /GI.2 (RHDV2/b). Bushflies and blowflies (M…
View article: Morphological and Molecular Identification of Physaloptera alata (Nematoda: Spirurida) in a Booted Eagle (Aquila pennata) from Portugal
Morphological and Molecular Identification of Physaloptera alata (Nematoda: Spirurida) in a Booted Eagle (Aquila pennata) from Portugal Open
Physaloptera spp. are parasitic nematodes that infect the gastrointestinal tracts of many carnivores and omnivores. Although they are distributed worldwide, Physaloptera spp. have not been studied in raptors in Portugal. In this study, we …
View article: A new definitive host for Moniliformis cestodiformis (Acanthocephala: Moniliformidae): first report of a naturally infected European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
A new definitive host for Moniliformis cestodiformis (Acanthocephala: Moniliformidae): first report of a naturally infected European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Open
European hedgehogs, Erinaceus europaeus (Linnaeus, 1758), are small mammals found in western Europe and also in parts of northern Europe. They can be seen in rural, suburban and urban areas, but are usually found in grassland with edge hab…
View article: Spillover events of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 (recombinant GI.4P‐GI.2) from Lagomorpha to Eurasian badger
Spillover events of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 (recombinant GI.4P‐GI.2) from Lagomorpha to Eurasian badger Open
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is a major threat to domestic and wild European rabbits. Presently, in Europe, the disease is caused mainly by Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2/b or Lagovirus europaeus GI.2), the origin of which…
View article: Avances en tecnologías de propagación y domesticación de plantas de interés económico y ambiental en Argentina.
Avances en tecnologías de propagación y domesticación de plantas de interés económico y ambiental en Argentina. Open
En el Laboratorio de Estudios de la Madera de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, se implementa el proyecto de desarrollo tecnológico denominado Métodos y tecnologías de propagac…
View article: Presence of one ecto- and two endoparasite species of the black stork (Ciconia nigra) in Portugal
Presence of one ecto- and two endoparasite species of the black stork (Ciconia nigra) in Portugal Open
Background The black stork ( Ciconia nigra Linnaeus, 1758) is a recognized endangered species in Europe and most of the specimens from the Western Palearctic region breed in the Iberian Peninsula. Available works regarding parasites in bla…
View article: Correction to: The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level
Correction to: The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level Open
View article: VectorNet Data Series 3: <i>Culicoides</i> Abundance Distribution Models for Europe and Surrounding Regions
VectorNet Data Series 3: <i>Culicoides</i> Abundance Distribution Models for Europe and Surrounding Regions Open
This is the third in a planned series of data papers presenting modelled vector distributions produced during the ECDC and EFSA funded VectorNet project. The data package presented here includes those Culicoides vectors species first model…
View article: The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level
The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level Open
View article: Additional file 3 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level
Additional file 3 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level Open
Additional file 3: Table S3. Reference sequences used for specific assignation.
View article: Additional file 1 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level
Additional file 1 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level Open
Additional file 1: Table S1. Information on adult female Culicoides sampling sites and results of specific assignation using cox1.
View article: Additional file 2 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level
Additional file 2 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level Open
Additional file 2: Table S2 Primers used for PCRs and sequencing in this study.
View article: Additional file 4 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level
Additional file 4 of The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level Open
Additional file 4: Table S4. Information on all Culicoides sequenced and GenBank accession numbers.
View article: First report of one ecto- and two endoparasite species of the black stork (Ciconia nigra) in Portugal
First report of one ecto- and two endoparasite species of the black stork (Ciconia nigra) in Portugal Open
BackgroundThe black stork ( Ciconia nigra Linnaeus, 1758) is a recognized endangered species in Europe and most of the specimens from the Western Palearctic region breed in the Iberian Peninsula. Available works regarding parasites in blac…
View article: A new mite species of the genus Neottialges (Acariformes: Hypoderatidae) from the black stork Ciconia nigra (Ciconiiformes: Ciconiidae) in Portugal
A new mite species of the genus Neottialges (Acariformes: Hypoderatidae) from the black stork Ciconia nigra (Ciconiiformes: Ciconiidae) in Portugal Open
Deutonymphs of hypoderatid mites (Astigmata: Hypoderatidae) are subcutaneous parasites of various groups of birds and some rodents. A new hypoderatid mite species, Neottialges (Caloenectes) ciconiae n. sp., is described from the black stor…
View article: Phenotypic and genetic characterization of Culicoides (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE) in Portugal and comparison of the effect of pyrethroid insecticides in their control
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of Culicoides (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE) in Portugal and comparison of the effect of pyrethroid insecticides in their control Open
View article: Geographical distribution of Culicoides (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE) in mainland Portugal: Presence/absence modelling of vector and potential vector species
Geographical distribution of Culicoides (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE) in mainland Portugal: Presence/absence modelling of vector and potential vector species Open
Vector-borne diseases are not only accounted responsible for their burden on human health-care systems, but also known to cause economic constraints to livestock and animal production. Animals are affected directly by the transmitted patho…
View article: Range expansion of the Bluetongue vector, Culicoides imicola, in continental France likely due to rare wind-transport events
Range expansion of the Bluetongue vector, Culicoides imicola, in continental France likely due to rare wind-transport events Open
The role of the northward expansion of Culicoides imicola Kieffer in recent and unprecedented outbreaks of Culicoides -borne arboviruses in southern Europe has been a significant point of contention. We combined entomological surveys, move…
View article: Colonization of the Mediterranean basin by the vector biting midge species <i>Culicoides imicola</i>: an old story
Colonization of the Mediterranean basin by the vector biting midge species <i>Culicoides imicola</i>: an old story Open
Understanding the demographic history and genetic make‐up of colonizing species is critical for inferring population sources and colonization routes. This is of main interest for designing accurate control measures in areas newly colonized…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Culicoides Species in Mainland Portugal (2005–2010). Results of the Portuguese Entomological Surveillance Programme
Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Culicoides Species in Mainland Portugal (2005–2010). Results of the Portuguese Entomological Surveillance Programme Open
Bluetongue virus (BTV) is transmitted by Culicoides biting midges and causes an infectious, non-contagious disease of ruminants. It has been rapidly emerging in southern Europe since 1998. In mainland Portugal, strains of BTV belonging to …