Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
International dog travelling and risk for zoonotic Onchocerca lupi.
- Journal:
- Transboundary and Emerging Diseases
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- V. Colella et al.
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Onchocerca lupi is a recently recognized threat for the health of animals and humans in European, American, African and Middle Eastern countries. We describe a case of imported O. lupi infection in Italy and report the lifespan of this parasite in a non-endemic area, to advocate increased awareness of the veterinary community for this zoonotic parasitosis.
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