<i>Onchocerca lupi</i>Nematodes in Dogs Exported from the United States into Canada

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Guilherme G. Verocai · University of South Florida

Gary Conboy · University of Georgia

Manigandan Lejeune · University of Prince Edward Island

Fany Marron · University of Calgary

Paul Hanna · Georgia College & State University

Erin MacDonald · University of Calgary

Brian J. Skorobohach

Abstract

The Onchocerca lupi nematode is an emerging helminth capable of infecting pets and humans. We detected this parasite in 2 dogs that were imported into Canada from the southwestern United States, a region to which this nematode is endemic. We discuss risk for establishment of O. lupi in Canada.

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Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Insect and Pesticide Research Insects and Parasite Interactions

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Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 22, Issue 8, pp. 1477-1479

DOI: 10.3201/eid2208.151918

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<i>Onchocerca lupi</i>Nematodes in Dogs Exported from the United States into Canada

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