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Journal of Parasitology Research, 2021 Background. Lungworms are parasitic nematodes of the order Strongylidae that infect the lungs of cattle and sheep and cause bronchitis or pneumonia. Methods.
Haben Fesseha, Mesfin Mathewos
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Veterinary Parasitology, 2021 This field and abattoir study assessed the association of the severity and prevalence of small lungworm lesions with the carcass characteristics of 1332 lambs and adult sheep bred on three farms in southeast SA.
Angus J D Campbell +2 more
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Diagnostic Investigation of Two Cases of Oslerus osleri Infection in Dogs: Microscopic Challenges and Molecular Characterisation [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceBackground The diagnosis of certain lungworm infections in dogs relies heavily on bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cytology or lesion histopathology, especially in situations in which faecal diagnostics and bloodwork may have limited value.
Jeremie Korchia +6 more
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International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2021 Pseudaliid lungworm (Metastrongyloidea) infections and associated secondary bacterial infections may severely affect the health status of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in German waters. The presented retrospective analysis including data from 259
Anja Reckendorf +8 more
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Determinants of lungworm specificity in five cetacean species in the western Mediterranean
Parasites & Vectors, 2021 Background Current data about Pseudaliidae show contrasting patterns of host specificity between congeneric species. We investigated how both contact and compatibility between hosts and parasites contributed to the patterns of lungworm infection observed
Rachel Pool +4 more
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The Global Spread Pattern of Rat Lungworm Based on Mitochondrial Genetics
Pathogens, 2023 Eosinophilic meningitis due to rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is a global public health concern. Human cases and outbreaks have occurred in the new endemic areas, including South America and Spain. The growing genetic data of A.
Xia Tian +5 more
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Re-Evaluation of a Hyperendemic Focus of Metastrongyloid Lungworm Infections in Gastropod Intermediate Hosts in Southern Germany [PDF]
PathogensThe metastrongyloid nematodes Angiostrongylus vasorum, Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, and Crenosoma vulpis can cause severe cardiopulmonary and respiratory symptoms in domestic dogs and cats and free-ranging canids and felids (e.g., foxes, wolves, wild cats,
Alena Dusch +4 more
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Veterinary Record, 2020 Background Clinical disease caused by the bovine lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus) causes significant welfare and economic problems for the livestock industry.
Catherine McCarthy
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Bovine Lungworm: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Haramaya Town, Ethiopia. [PDF]
J Parasitol ResBackground Lungworm infection, caused by a nematode parasite, leads to bronchitis or pneumonia, high‐mortality rates in cattle, and significant economic losses. Objectives This study is aimed at assessing the prevalence of bovine lungworm and identify potential risk factors in Haramaya town, Ethiopia. Methods A cross‐sectional study design was employed
Yirsa T, Galgalo M.
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International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2021 Since the seal populations in the North Sea are again thriving, the rationale behind seal rehabilitation is currently under discussion. Seals frequently require rehabilitation as a result of a lungworm infection, with these infections most commonly seen ...
M.F.A. van Wijngaarden +4 more
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