Free-ranging domestic cats (Felidae, Felis catus) can potentially play host to some life-threatening zoonotic pathogens including ectoparasites such as fleas, ticks, and lice. These ectoparasites are capable of transmitting zoonotic disease.
Amrollah Azarm +4 more
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Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Flea Species in Human and Livestock Residence by Targeting ITS2 Region in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran [PDF]
Background: Fleas are blood-sucking ectoparasites with complete metamorphosis. They belong to the order Siphonaptera and can infest both humans and animals, causing dermatitis and transmitting vector-borne diseases.
Mostafa Farmani +4 more
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Documenting the microbiome diversity and distribution in selected fleas from South Africa with an emphasis on the cat flea, Ctenocephalides f. felis. [PDF]
The factors that influence parasite associated bacterial microbial diversity and the geographic distributions of bacteria are not fully understood.
Conrad A. Matthee +4 more
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Ctenocephalides felis felis is one of the most important ectoparasites of dogs and cats throughout the world, because of its geographical distribution, dual parasitological action as an infesting agent and a vector of diseases, the economic losses and ...
Pedro Marcos Linardi +1 more
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Dog Flea Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis) (Insecta: Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)
This document provides an overview of the dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis, including its biology, distribution, and medical significance. It details the flea’s life cycle, from egg to adult, and highlights its role as an ectoparasite on various ...
Krista R. Seraydar, Phillip Kaufman
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Sustained speed of kill and repellency of a novel combination of fipronil and permethrin against Ctenocephalides canis flea infestations in dogs [PDF]
Frédéric Beugnet +2 more
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Ectoparasites not only cause pruritus and dermatitis but also play a crucial role in vector-borne disease in domestic dogs. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of ectoparasite infestation and the molecular characteristics of ticks and ...
Tran Nguyen-Ho-Bao - +7 more
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Insecticidal efficacy of modern remedies for ctenocephalidosis of dogs
To control and prevent Ctenocephalides in animals, many drugs of different chemical groups and manufacturers have been proposed, which do not always have a high therapeutic and prophylactic effect.
V. Yevstafieva +3 more
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Prevalence and Sequence Analysis of Vector-Borne Zoonotic Diseases in Stray Cats in Istanbul. [PDF]
Istanbul, the largest metropolis in Türkiye, is home to a notable population of stray cats. While cats enrich the city's culture, they can also transmit various diseases, posing diagnostic challenges for clinicians. This study aimed to detect infections in stray cats using PCR and sequencing to identify Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Bartonella, Hepatozoon ...
Yazicioglu T, Cetinkaya H.
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Pulgas do gênero Ctenocephalides: Revisão
Consideradas como importantes ectoparasitas, as pulgas, nome conhecido popularmente, são encontradas em duas espécies: cães e gatos. Sendo a Ctenocephalides felis e Ctenocephalides canis presentes em todo o mundo.
Amanda Sena Soares de Barros +7 more
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