Publications by authors named "Isilda Flor"
Article Synopsis
- Parasitic diseases pose a threat to animal health and public safety, especially in island ecosystems like the Azores.
- Fecal analysis of 205 dogs and 115 cats revealed a 53% prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism in both species, with hookworms being the most common in dogs and various parasites in cats.
- The study highlights the high rates of gastrointestinal infections and a notable prevalence of lungworms and aelurostrongylosis in cats, underscoring the need for further monitoring and diagnosis in these island populations.
