Dogs as Sources and Sentinels of Parasites in Humans and Wildlife, Northern Canada

Dogs as Sources and Sentinels of Parasites in Humans and Wildlife, Northern Canada

A minimum of 11 genera of parasites, including 7 known or suspected to cause zoonoses, were detected in dogs in 2 northern Canadian communities. Dogs in remote settlements receive minimal veterinary care and may serve as sources and sentinels for parasites in persons and wildlife, and as parasite br...

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Main Authors: Amanda L. Salb, Herman W. Barkema, Brett T. Elkin, R.C. Andrew Thompson, Douglas P. Whiteside, Sandra R. Black, J.P. Dubey, Susan J. Kutz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Dogs
parasites
zoonosis
aboriginal
wildlife
veterinary
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/14/1/07-1113_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/14/1/07-1113_article

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