Dirofilaria immitis in wolves recolonizing northern Italy: are wolves competent hosts?

Wild carnivores such as the grey wolf (Canis lupus), red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and golden jackal (Canis aureus) are recognized hosts of Dirofilaria immitis. However, few studies have focused on their actual role in...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - September 22, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Barbara Moroni, Luca Rossi, Pier Giuseppe Meneguz, Riccardo Orusa, Simona Zoppi, Serena Robetto, Francesca Marucco and Paolo Tizzani Tags: Short report Source Type: research