Geographical distribution of Angiostrongylus vasorum in foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in the Republic of Ireland.

摘要: The reported incidence of the metastrongylid nematode Angiostrongylus vasorum, that infects dogs and other canids, is increasing worldwide outside recognized endemic foci. This apparent expansion parasite's range causing concern to veterinary clinicians as disease caused in can be life threatening its treatment not straightforward. red fox thought a reservoir host for dogs. To investigate spatial distribution infection foxes Ireland, hearts lungs 542 from all over Ireland were examined. was found 39·9% [95% confidence interval (CI) 35·7-44·1] with positive samples occurring each country's 26 counties. report confirms parasite overall prevalence second highest Europe. first survey A. vasorum Irish highlights potential exposure dog population high risk cross-infection. Additionally, Crenosoma vulpis seven foxes, previously fox.