First report of Trichinella pseudospiralis in a wolf (Canis lupus italicus)

First report of Trichinella pseudospiralis in a wolf (Canis lupus italicus)

Within the genus Trichinella, Trichinella pseudospiralis is the only recognized non-encapsulated species known to infect mammals and birds. In October 2020, larvae recovered from muscle tissues of a wolf (Canis lupus italicus) originating from Molise Region, Central Italy, were molecularly confirmed...

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Main Authors: Luciano Ricchiuti, Antonio Petrini, Maria Interisano, Addolorato Ruberto, Stefania Salucci, Lucio Marino, Angela Del Riccio, Antonio Cocco, Pietro Badagliacca, Edoardo Pozio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Subjects:
Trichinella pseudospiralis
Trichinella britovi
Wolf
Italy
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224421000602

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