African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, 2019 Background: Cats and dogs are important companion animals that paradoxically pose risks of zoonotic infections to their owners. This study determined the ectoparasitic infestations of cats and dogs in a semi-rural setting of Ebonyi State, so as to ...
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Efficacy of a single-dose topical formulation combining Fipronil, Moxidectin and Praziquantel against natural infestations of Notoedres cati, Otodectes cynotis and Felicola subrostratus in cats [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia VeterináriaLice and mange represent common ectoparasitic infestations in domestic cats, affecting their health and well-being. The study evaluated the efficacy of a topical formulation containing 12.5% fipronil + 0.83% moxidectin + 8.3% praziquantel against common ...
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Folia Veterinaria, 2020 One of the most common ectoparasites on domestic carnivores are fleas from the genus Ctenocephalides. This group of blood sucking insects are one of the most important in medical and veterinary terms, as they can serve as carriers of dangerous infectious
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Ectoparasitic infestations of the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) in Urmia city, Iran: First report [PDF]
Veterinary Research Forum, 2013 Hedgehogs are small, nocturnal mammals that become popular in the world and have significant role in transmission of zoonotic agents. Some of the agents are transmitted by ticks and fleas such as rickettsial agents.
Tahmineh Gorgani-Firouzjaee +3 more
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Norwegian honey bees surviving Varroa destructor mite infestations by means of natural selection [PDF]
PeerJ, 2017 Background Managed, feral and wild populations of European honey bee subspecies, Apis mellifera, are currently facing severe colony losses globally. There is consensus that the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, that switched hosts from the Eastern ...
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Fending for Thyself: Honey Bees From Ethiopia Inflict Physical Damage on Varroa destructor
Ecology and EvolutionThe ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor and its associated viruses threaten the health of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). Yet, African populations survive mite infestations without miticide treatment largely due to social immunity behaviors.
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A survey of ectoparasite infestation in dogs in Tehran, Iran Um levantamento da infestação de ectoparasitos em cães em Teerã, Irã [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2012 This survey was conducted to identify and estimate the frequencies of ectoparasites of dogs in Tehran, Iran. A total of 143 dogs attended at the Small Animal Hospital of the Veterinary School, the University of Tehran, were examined for the presence of ...
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Probiotic effects on ectoparasitic mite infestations in honey bees (Apis mellifera) are modulated by environmental conditions and route of administration [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumBeneficial bacteria can improve the health of managed honey bees (Apis mellifera) via immune system support as well as direct inhibition of pathogens. However, our understanding of how environmental factors and delivery methods impact treatment outcomes ...
Andrew P. Pitek +6 more
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Distribution and Infestation of Gamasid Mite Androlaelaps fahrenholzi (Haemolaelaps glasgowi) on Small Mammals Across Five Provincial Regions of Southwest China. [PDF]
Vet Med SciAndrolaelaps fahrenhoizi, a potential vector of zoonotic diseases, is widely distributed in southwest China, predominantly infesting A. agrarius mice. The mite infestation is aggregated, and has environmental heterogeneity and age bias of hosts. Abundant A.
Zhu XJ, Li YN, Guo XG, Ren TG.
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