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Epidemiology of Angiostrongylus vasorum and Crenosoma vulpis infection in dogs in Denmark.
J Small Anim Pract
October 2024
Odsherreds Animal Hospital, Zealand, Denmark.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the risk factors, specifically age and breed, related to infections in dogs caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum and Crenosoma vulpis over five years at two veterinary clinics in Denmark.
- A total of 2,013 faecal samples were analyzed, revealing that older dogs have a reduced risk for these infections, with specific breeds showing varying susceptibility—dachshunds had a higher risk of A. vasorum, while sheep and cattle dogs had a lower risk of C. vulpis.
- The prevalence rates found were 14.50% for C. vulpis and 3.40% for A. vasorum, indicating a significant presence of these nematode infections in