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View article: Avian malaria in a feral-pet pigeon: a case report
Avian malaria in a feral-pet pigeon: a case report Open
Background Avian malaria is caused by diverse parasite species of the genus Plasmodium, and it affects various bird species. The occurrence of this disease in some wild bird species is sparsely documented due to the scarce availability of …
View article: Avian malaria in a feral-pet pigeon: a case report
Avian malaria in a feral-pet pigeon: a case report Open
Background Avian malaria is caused by diverse parasite species of the genus Plasmodium, and it affects various bird species. The occurrence of this disease in wild birds is understudied due to the scarce availability of samples. Hence the …
View article: Detection of<i>Echinococcus</i>spp. and other taeniid species in lettuces and berries: two international multicenter studies from the MEmE project
Detection of<i>Echinococcus</i>spp. and other taeniid species in lettuces and berries: two international multicenter studies from the MEmE project Open
Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis are severe zoonotic diseases characterized by long asymptomatic periods lasting months or years. Viable Echinococcus eggs released into the environment through the feces of canids can infect humans throug…
View article: First isolation of <i>Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato</i> genotype 7 in the archipelago of Cape Verde
First isolation of <i>Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato</i> genotype 7 in the archipelago of Cape Verde Open
There are no scientific data available on the occurrence of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato ( s.l. ) cluster in definitive hosts (domestic dogs), intermediate hosts (domestic livestock) nor humans in Cape Verde. In this pilot study,…
View article: LAMP Assay for the Detection of Echinococcus multilocularis Eggs Isolated from Canine Faeces by a Cost-Effective NaOH-Based DNA Extraction Method
LAMP Assay for the Detection of Echinococcus multilocularis Eggs Isolated from Canine Faeces by a Cost-Effective NaOH-Based DNA Extraction Method Open
The detection of Echinococcus multilocularis in infected canids and the environment is pivotal for a better understanding of the epidemiology of alveolar echinococcosis in endemic areas. Necropsy/sedimentation and counting technique remain…