The European distribution of has been reported to be expanding east and north, whereas its southern limits are deemed stable. During a study on s.l. infections in wolves and dogs in the Italian Maritime Alps, we unexpectedly detected the presence of eggs in four fecal samples from at least two shepherd dogs, and in five wolf fecal samples. This finding, in an area about 130 km south of the southernmost report in the Alps, may suggest a rapid expansion southward. While infections in foxes are currently being investigated, these data seem to indicate the potential for a new endemic area. If this will be confirmed, the implementation of surveillance programs in wild and domestic canids and preventative measures will become a priority.
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