Article
Cutaneous distribution and circadian rhythm of Onchocerca lupi microfilariae in dogs
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OTRANTO, D. et al. Cutaneous distribution and circadian rhythm of Onchocerca lupi microfilariae in dogs. PLoS neglected tropical diseases, v. 7, n. 12, p. e2585, 2013.
1935-2735
10.1371/journal.pntd.0002585
Autor
Otranto, Domenico
Dantas-Torres, Filipe
Giannelli, Alessio
Abramo, Francesca
Ignjatović Ćupina, Aleksandra
Petrić, Dušan
Cardoso, Luís
Mutafchiev, Yasen
Cortes, Helder
Resumen
Among the arthropod-borne nematodes infesting dogs, Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) is of increasing zoonotic concern, with new human cases of infection diagnosed in Turkey, Tunisia, Iran and the USA. Knowledge of the biology of this nematode is meagre. This study aimed at assessing the distribution and periodicity of O. lupi microfilariae from different body regions in naturally infested dogs.