Exposure to Major Vector-Borne Diseases in Dogs Subjected to Different Preventative Regimens in Endemic Areas of Italy

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are globally widespread arthropod-transmitted diseases with a significant impact on animal and human health. Many drivers have recently spurred the geographic spread of VBDs in dogs. This study has evaluated the exposure to most important VBDs in dogs under different pre...

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Published in:	Pathogens
Main Authors:	Mariasole Colombo, Simone Morelli, Giulia Simonato, Angela Di Cesare, Fabrizia Veronesi, Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono, Laura Grassi, Ilaria Russi, Pietro Giorgio Tiscar, Giulia Morganti, Jasmine Hattab, Valeria Rizzo, Donato Traversa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Subjects:	canine vector-borne diseases dogs ticks sandflies fleas ectoparasiticides
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/5/507

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