Putative filariosis outbreak in white and black rhinoceros at Meru National Park in Kenya

Putative filariosis outbreak in white and black rhinoceros at Meru National Park in Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Habitat and food supply loss and disruption, together with man’s pursuit of the animal’s unique horn pose significant threats to the charismatic rhinoceros. Filarial worms have been thought to cause cutaneous lesions in black rhinoce...

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Main Authors: Mutinda Matthew, Otiende Moses, Gakuya Francis, Kariuki Linus, Obanda Vincent, Ndeere David, Ndambiri Ephantus, Kariuki Edward, Lekolool Isaac, Soriguer Ramón C, Rossi Luca, Alasaad Samer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Filariosis
<it>Stephanofilaria dinniki</it>
<it>Diceros bicornis</it>
<it>Ceratotherium simum</it>
Treatment
Threatened species
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/206

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