The role of the wolf in endemic sylvatic Trichinella britovi infection in the Abruzzi region of Central Italy.

摘要: During the period 2004-2014 in Abruzzi region (Central Italy), muscle samples gathered from hunted wild boars (n=16,323) and retrieved carcasses of other susceptible mammals (n=838) birds (n=438) were tested for Trichinella larvae according to European Union regulations. Although no positive found birds, 91 positive. Six species harbor spp. infections, namely wolf (Canis lupus, 59 out 218), red fox (Vulpes vulpes, 24/480), boar (Sus scrofa, 3/16,323), stone marten (Martes foina, 2/27), pine martes, 2/6) wildcat (Felis silvestris, 1/8). All isolates attribution belonged britovi. The overall prevalence was 0.52% (IC 95%: 0.4-0.6). higher frequency wolf, compared fox, statistically significant (p=0.001). In spite limited geographical area investigation random nature sampling, this study provides new data on circulation T. britovi Italy. particular, highest being among wolves allows us consider as a sentinel infection investigated area, probably also apennine regions, which is different alpine regions where reputed primary reservoir infection.