Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Increased prevalence of Trichinella spp., northeastern Germany, 2008.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Pannwitz, Gunter et al.
- Affiliation:
- Veterinä · Germany
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
In 2008, a Trichinella spp. outbreak occurred on a small family-owned pig farm in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in northeastern Germany. To obtain epidemiologic information on this outbreak, we determined that after 2005 the prevalence of Trichinella spp. in wild boars has increased in this region of Germany. We discuss the potential role of the raccoon dog in the increase in Trichinella spp. prevalence in the sylvatic cycle in this region. We believe that this increase could pose a threat to pigs kept in back yard conditions, and we provide recommendations to ensure public health safety.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20507743/