Echinococcus granulosus in the wolf in Italy.

摘要: During the period 1987-1999, 119 wolf cadavers were examined and checked for presence of Echinococcus granulosus. All animals retrieved along whole Apennines range distribution species in Italy most them illegally killed. Eighteen wolves resulted positive (15%). The mean intensity was 697.5. force infection prevalence 8.2 year(-1). parasite significantly positively influenced by local cystic echinococcosis (CE) sheep. Mean both age CE A deterministic model used order to simulate a purely theoretical sylvatic cycle parasites having as only definitive host with 15% prevalence. expected wild intermediate ranges between 10% 25%. This overlaps one observed Even if ungulate populations are increasing, still acts part main dog-sheep parasite.