Risk factors for canine leishmaniasis in an endemic Mediterranean region.

Authors: Campino L, Cardoso L, Cortes S, Maia C, Neves R, Vaz Y
Journal: Veterinary Parasitology
Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Risk+factors+for+canine+leishmaniasis+in+an+endemic+Mediterranean+region

Human visceral leishmaniasis is an emergent/re-emergent parasitic zoonotic disease in Europe caused by Leishmania infantum, with domestic dog as its main reservoir host. This study presents the results of a canine epidemiological survey in a mediterranean region where human and canine leishmaniasis (CanL) are endemic – Portugal.
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First Report of Thelazia Callipaeda in red foxes (Vulpes Vulpes) from Portugal

Authors: Cardoso L, Catarino AL, Loureiro F, Maia C, Otranto D, Sargo R, Silva F, Valente J
Publication Year: 2014
Journal: Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25000721

The first cases of infection with the eyeworm Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae) in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Portugal are described. Worms were collected from 1 fox (7 worms) in the north and from 2 foxes (10 worms) in the central region of the country.
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Prevalence and correlates of antibodies to Neospora caninum in dogs in Portugal

Authors: Brancal H, Campino L, Cardoso L, Cortes H, Lopes AP, Maia C, Pimenta P
Publication Year: 2014
Journal: Parasite
Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4073620/

Neosporosis, caused by Neospora caninum, is an important cause of abortion in cattle and of neurological disease in dogs. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of antibodies to N. caninum in 441 dogs from the five regions of mainland Portugal. A commercial competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA) was used and specific antibodies were detected in 35 (7.9%) dogs.
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Bacterial and protozoal agents of feline vector-borne diseases in domestic and stray cats from southern Portugal

Authors: Bastos F, Campino L, Cardoso L, Coimbra M, Maia C, Martins A, Nunes M, Pinto P, Ramos C, Vieira ML
Publication Year: 2014
Journal: Parasites & Vectors
Link: http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/7/1/115

Feline vector-borne diseases (FVBD) have emerged in recent years, showing a wider geographic distribution and increased global prevalence. In addition to their veterinary importance, domestic cats play a central role in the transmission cycles of some FVBD agents by acting as reservoirs and sentinels, a circumstance that requires a One Health approach. The aim of the present work was to molecularly detect feline vector-borne bacteria and protozoa with veterinary and zoonotic importance, and to assess associated risk factors in cats from southern Portugal.
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Molecular detection of bacterial and parasitic pathogens in hard ticks from Portugal

Authors: Campino L, Cardoso L, Ferreira A, Maia C, Nunes M, Vieira ML
Publication Year: 2014
Journal: Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24745731

Ticks are important vector arthropods of human and animal pathogens. As information about agents of disease circulating in vectors in Portugal is limited, the aim of the present study was to detect bacteria and parasites with veterinary and zoonotic importance in ticks collected from dogs, cats, and field vegetation. A total of 925 ticks, comprising 888 (96.0%) adults, 8 (0.9%) nymphs, and 29 (3.1%) larvae, were collected in 4 geographic areas (districts) of Portugal.
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Risk factors for canine leishmaniasis in an endemic Mediterranean region.

First Report of Thelazia Callipaeda in red foxes (Vulpes Vulpes) from Portugal

Prevalence and correlates of antibodies to Neospora caninum in dogs in Portugal

Bacterial and protozoal agents of feline vector-borne diseases in domestic and stray cats from southern Portugal

Molecular detection of bacterial and parasitic pathogens in hard ticks from Portugal

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