Managing canine vector-borne diseases of zoonotic concern: part two.
Despite recent achievements in scientific knowledge related to canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) of zoonotic concern, their management is still impaired by several neglected issues related to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of both single and co-infections. A better understanding of the pathogenesis and the progression of clinical, hematological and biochemical abnormalities of CVBDs will be important in choosing appropriate diagnostic tests and in establishing the best strategies for treatment and control. Nonetheless, the diagnosis and control of zoonotic infections in clinically healthy dogs remain challenging. This review discusses the crucial aspects involved in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of CVBDs of zoonotic concern.
Department of Veterinary Public Health, University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italy. d.otranto@veterinaria.uniba.it
Domenico
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Otranto
Filipe
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Dantas-Torres
Edward B
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Breitschwerdt
D000818:Animals; D004199:Disease Vectors; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission*; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D015047:Zoonoses / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission