Pathogens in fleas collected from cats and dogs: distribution and prevalence in the UK

Abstract Background Fleas (Siphonaptera) are the most clinically important ectoparasites of dogs and cats worldwide. Rising levels of pet ownership, climate change and globalisation are increasing the importance of a detailed understanding of the endemicity and prevalence of flea-borne pathogens. Th...

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Main Authors: Swaid Abdullah, Chris Helps, Séverine Tasker, Hannah Newbury, Richard Wall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3326-x