First autochthonous cases of canine thelaziosis in Slovakia: a new affected area in Central Europe

First autochthonous cases of canine thelaziosis in Slovakia: a new affected area in Central Europe

Abstract Background The spirurid nematode Thelazia callipaeda, also called the “Oriental eyeworm”, is the causative agent of canine and human ocular thelaziosis. In the past few years it has started to spread across central Europe and new endemic areas have been established. The present study report...

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Main Authors: Viktória Čabanová, Peter Kocák, Bronislava Víchová, Martina Miterpáková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Canine thelaziosis
Thelazia callipaeda
Dogs
Zoonoses
Central Europe
Vector-borne diseases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2128-2

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