Studies on the helminth fauna of Alaska. XXXIV. The parasites of wolves, Canis lupus L.

摘要: particularly for the Eskimos and Indians living in more remote regions. These aboriginal peoples continually have close association with canine animals would appear to be quite vulnerable infection from this source. That is true already evident, although data on morbidity animal-borne diseases are far complete. At present time, at least Alaska, these people little ability lessen degree of exposure zoonotic diseases, poverty, ignorance problems, adverse climatic conditions combine making it difficult effect sanitary practices necessary prevent such exposures. The investigation parasites Alaska was initiated by Rausch January, 1949. Many canids, representing 5 species, been autopsied over 10-year period, believed that surveys now sufficiently complete permit an evaluation potential importance helminths human health. findings each species will reported separately. It purpose paper observations wolves, Canis lupus L., a review pertinent literature.