Cutaneous distribution and circadian rhythm of Onchocerca lupi microfilariae in dogs.

Cutaneous distribution and circadian rhythm of Onchocerca lupi microfilariae in dogs.

BACKGROUND: Among the arthropod-borne nematodes infesting dogs, Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) is of increasing zoonotic concern, with new human cases of infection diagnosed in Turkey, Tunisia, Iran and the USA. Knowledge of the biology of this nematode is meagre. This study aimed at ass...

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Main Authors: Domenico Otranto, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Alessio Giannelli, Francesca Abramo, Aleksandra Ignjatović Ćupina, Dušan Petrić, Luís Cardoso, Yasen Mutafchiev, Helder Cortes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3861181?pdf=render

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