Publications by authors named "Povilas Sakalauskas"

Article Synopsis
  • - Setaria tundra is a parasitic roundworm found in the abdominal cavities of wild and domesticated animals, particularly ungulates, around the world.
  • - The study focused on analyzing the morphological features and genetic makeup of S. tundra collected from roe deer in Lithuania.
  • - The research confirmed the presence of S. tundra through gene amplification and marks the first documented case of this parasite in roe deer in Lithuania.
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The Baltic states are the region in Europe where tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is most endemic. The highest notification rate of TBE cases is reported in Lithuania, where the incidence of TBE has significantly increased since 1992. A recent study reported 0.

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Babesia vesperuginis is an intraerythrocytic protozoan parasite that circulates among bats and ticks in many countries worldwide. However, the distribution of B. vesperuginis in the Baltic region has not been studied.

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The relict tick Haemaphysalis concinna Koch, 1844 (Acari: Ixodidae) has high medical and veterinary importance as it is known as a vector or a carrier of various pathogens causing human and animal diseases. Haemaphysalis concinna is a widely distributed species in forests of temperate Eurasia. In Europe, it is found mainly in deciduous or mixed forests near shores of lakes or rivers.

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Background: In Lithuania, the first case of canine subcutaneous dirofilariosis was recorded in 2010. Since then, an increasing number of cases of canine dirofilariosis have been documented in different veterinary clinics throughout the country. Human dirofilariosis was diagnosed in Lithuania for the first time in September 2011.

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