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Endoparasites of Wild Mammals Sheltered in Wildlife Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centres in Greece

Liatis, Theophanes K.; Monastiridis, Antonios A.; Birlis, Panagiotis; Prousali, Sophia; Diakou, Anastasia

Authors

Theophanes K. Liatis

Antonios A. Monastiridis

Panagiotis Birlis

Sophia Prousali

Anastasia Diakou



Contributors

Theofanis Liatis
Conductor

Abstract

Wildlife parasitic diseases represent an important field of investigation as they may have a significant impact on wild animals’ health and fitness, and may also have zoonotic implications. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of endoparasites in wild mammals admitted to wildlife hospitals and rehabilitation centres in Greece. Sixty-five animals belonging to 17 species and originated from various areas of continental and insular Greece were included in the survey. The most numerous animal species examined were hedgehogs (n = 19), red foxes (n = 16), and European roe deer (n = 6). Faecal samples were collected individually and examined by floatation and sedimentation method. Parasites were found in 46 (70.7%) of the animals. Most parasites found in canids, felids, and ruminants are of great relevance to the domestic animals’ health and some of them are also of zoonotic importance. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first report of endoparasites in hedgehogs, roe deers, fallow deers, badgers, and bats, and the first report of the pulmonary nematode Troglostrongylus brevior in a wild cat in Greece. The significance of the parasites found in each animal species in regard to their health and their relevance to domestic animals and human health is discussed.

Citation

Liatis, T. K., Monastiridis, A. A., Birlis, P., Prousali, S., & Diakou, A. (in press). Endoparasites of Wild Mammals Sheltered in Wildlife Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centres in Greece. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 4, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2017.00220

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 17, 2021
Online Publication Date Dec 18, 2017
Deposit Date Jan 14, 2022
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Publisher Frontiers Media
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 4
DOI https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2017.00220
Keywords General Veterinary
Public URL https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1550690

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