Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: A new endemic area?
The European distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis has been reported to be expanding east and north, whereas its southern limits are deemed stable. During a study on Echinococcus granulosus s.l. infections in wolves and dogs in the Italian Maritime Alps, we unexpectedly detected the presence o...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:7206295b514c4ebf81ea76640e82b65e 2023-05-15T15:50:10+02:00 Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: A new endemic area? Alessandro Massolo Davide Valli Marion Wassermann Serena Cavallero Stefano D'Amelio Alberto Meriggi Elisa Torretta Matteo Serafini Adriano Casulli Laura Zambon Chiara Benedetta Boni Marika Ori Thomas Romig Fabio Macchioni 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.08.001 https://doaj.org/article/7206295b514c4ebf81ea76640e82b65e EN eng Elsevier http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224418300555 https://doaj.org/toc/2213-2244 2213-2244 doi:10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.08.001 https://doaj.org/article/7206295b514c4ebf81ea76640e82b65e International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp 309-316 (2018) Zoology QL1-991 article 2018 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.08.001 2022-12-31T14:07:29Z The European distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis has been reported to be expanding east and north, whereas its southern limits are deemed stable. During a study on Echinococcus granulosus s.l. infections in wolves and dogs in the Italian Maritime Alps, we unexpectedly detected the presence of E. multilocularis eggs in four fecal samples from at least two shepherd dogs, and in five wolf fecal samples. This finding, in an area about 130 km south of the southernmost E. multilocularis report in the Alps, may suggest a rapid expansion southward. While infections in foxes are currently being investigated, these data seem to indicate the potential for a new E. multilocularis endemic area. If this will be confirmed, the implementation of surveillance programs in wild and domestic canids and preventative measures will become a priority. Keywords: Echinococcus multilocularis, Italy, Parasite range expansion, Canis lupus, Domestic dog, Alveolar echinococcosis Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife 7 3 309 316 |
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The European distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis has been reported to be expanding east and north, whereas its southern limits are deemed stable. During a study on Echinococcus granulosus s.l. infections in wolves and dogs in the Italian Maritime Alps, we unexpectedly detected the presence of E. multilocularis eggs in four fecal samples from at least two shepherd dogs, and in five wolf fecal samples. This finding, in an area about 130 km south of the southernmost E. multilocularis report in the Alps, may suggest a rapid expansion southward. While infections in foxes are currently being investigated, these data seem to indicate the potential for a new E. multilocularis endemic area. If this will be confirmed, the implementation of surveillance programs in wild and domestic canids and preventative measures will become a priority. Keywords: Echinococcus multilocularis, Italy, Parasite range expansion, Canis lupus, Domestic dog, Alveolar echinococcosis |
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Alessandro Massolo Davide Valli Marion Wassermann Serena Cavallero Stefano D'Amelio Alberto Meriggi Elisa Torretta Matteo Serafini Adriano Casulli Laura Zambon Chiara Benedetta Boni Marika Ori Thomas Romig Fabio Macchioni |
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Alessandro Massolo Davide Valli Marion Wassermann Serena Cavallero Stefano D'Amelio Alberto Meriggi Elisa Torretta Matteo Serafini Adriano Casulli Laura Zambon Chiara Benedetta Boni Marika Ori Thomas Romig Fabio Macchioni |
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Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: A new endemic area? |
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Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: A new endemic area? |
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Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: A new endemic area? |
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Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: A new endemic area? |
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Unexpected Echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western Italian Alps: A new endemic area? |
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unexpected echinococcus multilocularis infections in shepherd dogs and wolves in south-western italian alps: a new endemic area? |
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