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Ectoparasitic Arthropods Collected From Some Northern Ohio Mammals [PDF]

, 2017
Ectoparasitic arthropods were collected from some fur-bearing mammals in northern Ohio. Specimens representing seven mammalian species were examined and found to collectively harbor acarines, fleas, and biting lice.
Johnston, Scott A, Rockett, C. Lee
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Genetic characterization of flea-derived Bartonella species from native animals in Australia suggests host-parasite co-evolution [PDF]

, 2011
Fleas are important arthropod vectors for a variety of diseases in veterinary and human medicine, and bacteria belonging to the genus Bartonella are among the organisms most commonly transmitted by these ectoparasites.
Adams, P.J., Bennett, M.D., Burmej, H., Fenwick, S.G., Irwin, P.J., Kaewmongkol, G., Kaewmongkol, S., McInnes, L.M., Ryan, U.   +8 more
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Molecular Identification of Leishmania infantum kDNA in Naturally Infected Dogs and Their Fleas in an Endemic Focus of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis in Iran

Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2023
Background: Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) are considered as highly specialized bloodsucking on mammals such as dogs. The existence of three factors, namely a vast distribution area, different hosts, and digestive system with a specific mecha­nism for ...
Amrollah Azarm, Abdolhossin Dalimi, Mehdi Mohebali, Anita Mohammadiha, Majid Pirestani, Zabihollah Zarei, Alireza Zahraei-Ramazani   +6 more
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Molecular detection of hemoprotozoa and Rickettsia species in arthropods collected from wild animals in the Burgos Province, Spain [PDF]

, 2010
Limited information on the presence of bacterial and hematozoan infections in parasitic arthropods from Spain is available. In an attempt to address this issue, the prevalence of Theileria, Babesia, Hepatozoon, and Rickettsia species was investigated by ...
Casado, Nieves, Criado, Angel, Domínguez-Peñafiel, Gerardo, Gegúndez, Maria Isabep, Giménez-Pardo, Consuelo, Lledó, Lourdes, Sousa, Rita   +6 more
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Differential characters of fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides (Siphonaptera, Pulicidae) obtained from dogs

Regulatory Mechanisms in Biosystems, 2021
Fleas are the common name of the order Siphonaptera, obligate provisional nidiculous parasites of mammals and, to a lesser extent, birds, which can also feed on humans.
V. Yevstafieva, K. Horb, V. Melnychuk, O. Gorb   +3 more
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Risk factors associated with Ctenocephalides felis flea infestation of peri-urban goats: a neglected parasite in an under-appreciated host

Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2021
Goats are critical in mixed smallholder agricultural systems in lower and middle-income countries, while fleas are important human and animal health concerns around the world.
Julia Rose Dahm, J. B. Bailey, R. Kelly, P. Chikungwa, J. Chulu, L. C. Junior, E. J. Freeman, Dagmar Mayer, S. Mazeri, N. Sargison   +9 more
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Efficacy of a novel topical combination of esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel against adult cat flea Ctenocephalides felis and flea egg production in cats

Parasite, 2021
Esafoxolaner, a purified enantiomer of afoxolaner with insecticidal and acaricidal properties, is combined with eprinomectin and praziquantel in NexGard® Combo, a novel topical endectoparasiticide formulation for cats.
E. Tielemans, Prescillia Buellet, D. Young, A. Viljoen, J. Liebenberg, J. Prullage   +5 more
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Evaluation of afoxolaner chewables to control flea populations in naturally infested dogs in private residences in Tampa FL, USA [PDF]

, 2015
Citation: Dryden, M. W., Smith, V., Chwala, M., Jones, E., Crevoiserat, L., McGrady, J. C., . . . Carithers, D. (2015). Evaluation of afoxolaner chewables to control flea populations in naturally infested dogs in private residences in Tampa FL, USA ...
Carithers, D., Chwala, M., Crevoiserat, L., Dryden, Michael W., Foley, K. M., Hawkins, A., Jones, E., McGrady, J. C., Patton, P. R., Smith, Victorene E.   +9 more
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Laboratory studies evaluating the efficacy of a novel orally administered combination product containing sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel (Simparica Trio™) for the treatment and control of flea infestations on dogs

Parasites & Vectors, 2020
Background Five studies were conducted to evaluate a novel oral combination tablet containing sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel (Simparica Trio™), for efficacy against induced flea infestations, speed of kill and effects on flea reproduction on dogs ...
Kristina Kryda, Sean P. Mahabir, Lori Carter, William R. Everett, David R. Young, Leon Meyer, Mirjan Thys, Sara Chapin, Susan J. Holzmer, Csilla Becskei   +9 more
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Serological evidence of exposure to Rickettsia felis and Rickettsia typhi in Australian veterinarians [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Rickettsia felis and Rickettsia typhi are emerging arthropod-borne zoonoses causing fever and flu-like symptoms. Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with exposure to these organisms was explored in Australian veterinarians.
A J Green, B.-C. Koo, B.-C. Koo, B.-C. Koo, B.-C. Koo, B.-C. Koo, C Ceccarelli, D.-S. Moon, F D Seward, J A Simpson, J M Carpenter, T P Li   +11 more
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