Publications by authors named "Kaito Kotani"
Parasitol Int
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Thelazia callipaeda is a parasitic worm that infects the eyes of various animals, including dogs, cats, and even humans, and is spread by specific fly species.
- - In Japan, this parasite is spreading northward and has been reported in several wild mammals, marking them as new hosts, along with domestic animals and humans.
- - Genetic analysis showed two unique lineages of T. callipaeda in Japan, indicating a broad range of hosts and suggesting that wildlife plays an important role in the spread of this parasite.
