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	1.	Research Efficacy of an imidacloprid/flumethrin collar against fleas, ticks and tick-borne pathogens in dogs Filipe Dantas-Torres, Gioia Capelli, Alessio Giannelli, Rafael Antonio Ramos, Riccardo Lia, Cinzia Cantacessi, Donato de Caprariis, Anna De Tommasi, Maria Latrofa, Vita Lacasella, Viviana Tarallo, Giancarlo Di Paola, Barbara Qurollo, Edward Breitschwerdt, Dorothee Stanneck, Domenico Otranto Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:245 (23 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study evaluated the efficacy of an imidacloprid/flumethrin collar against flea and tick infestation as well as infection by Anaplasma platys, Babesia vogeli and Hepatozoon canis in dogs under field conditions. Image: Collared dogs protected from ticks and fleas and pathogens they transmit.
	2.	Research *Morphological and genetic diversity of Rhipicephalus sanguineus* sensu lato from the New and Old Worlds** Filipe Dantas-Torres, Maria Latrofa, Giada Annoscia, Alessio Giannelli, Antonio Parisi, Domenico Otranto Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:213 (23 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Rhipicephalus ticks from Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania have been compared. Morphological and genetic analyses confirmed the presence of R. sanguineus sensu lato in all continents and of R. turanicus in Europe. The existence of additional operational taxonomic units within the R. sanguineus complex is revealed. Image: Morphology (as the hard core of tick taxonomy) plus phylogeny.
	3.	Research Efficacy of a combination of 10% imidacloprid and 4.5% flumethrin (Seresto®) in slow release collars to control ticks and fleas in highly infested dog communities Emanuele Brianti, Luigi Falsone, Ettore Napoli, Chiara Prudente, Gabriella Gaglio, Salvatore Giannetto Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:210 (18 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Dog shelter communities are at high risk of being infected by ticks and fleas. This study reports results of slow release collars to cure dogs highly infested with ectoparasites.Image: Ear of a highly tick infested dog.
	4.	Research *Seroprevalence and risk factors for Rickettsia felis* exposure in dogs from Southeast Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia** Sze-Fui Hii, Mohammad Y Abdad, Steven R Kopp, John Stenos, Robert L Rees, Rebecca J Traub Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:159 (3 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary We report the isolation of Rickettsia felis from cat fleas, and outline the seroprevalence of antibodies to R. felis in dogs in Southeast Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia, for the first time. This study reflects the ubiquitous exposure of dogs to R. felis. Image: Rickettsia felis in XTC-2 cells with Diff-Quick staining.
	5.	Short report Babesia lengau associated with cerebral and haemolytic babesiosis in two domestic cats Anna-Mari Bosman, Marinda C Oosthuizen, Estelle H Venter, Johan CA Steyl, Tertius A Gous, Barend L Penzhorn Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:128 (1 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Babesia lengau, initially described from clinically normal cheetahs, was associated with cerebral and haemolytic babesiosis, respectively, in two domestic cats in South Africa. Image: Congestion of brain of affected cat, with multiple petechiae.
	6.	Research Seropositivity rates for agents of canine vector-borne diseases in Spain: a multicentre study Guadalupe Miró, Ana Montoya, Xavier Roura, Rosa Gálvez, Angel Sainz Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:117 (22 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study determines seropositivity rates in Spain for agents causing the following five CVBD using two commercial in-clinic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits: leishmaniosis, heartworm, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and Lyme disease. Image: CVBD prevalences recorded for seven Spanish geographical regions.
	7.	Research *Co-infection with Anaplasma platys, Bartonella henselae* and Candidatus Mycoplasma haematoparvum in a veterinarian** Ricardo G Maggi, Patricia E Mascarelli, Lauren N Havenga, Vinny Naidoo, Edward B Breitschwerdt Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:103 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Veterinarians should attempt to limit occupational, zoonotic risks during daily activities. Physicians, caring for animal health professionals, should consider the possibility of persistent vector-borne zoonoses in their differential diagnoses. Image: Field necropsy of a horse.
	8.	Research *Redescription of Hepatozoon felis* (Apicomplexa: Hepatozoidae) based on phylogenetic analysis, tissue and blood form morphology, and possible transplacental transmission** Gad Baneth, Alina Sheiner, Osnat Eyal, Shelley Hahn, Jean-Pierre Beaufils, Yigal Anug, Dalit Talmi-Frank Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:102 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Histopathologic, hematologic, clinical, epidemiological and genetic findings on domestic cat hepatozoonosis have promoted the redescription of a morphologically and genetically distinct species, Hepatozoon felis, which has predilection to infecting muscular tissues, and is highly prevalent in the cat population studied. Image: Hepatozoon felis gamont in blood of a domestic cat.
	9.	Research Bartonella henselae bacteremia in a mother and son potentially associated with tick exposure Ricardo G Maggi, Marna Ericson, Patricia E Mascarelli, Julie M Bradley, Edward B Breitschwerdt Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:101 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Bartonella DNA was detected in the blood, blood culture, and from DNA extracted from the striae lesion. This is the first laboratory evidence of the presence of a Bartonella spp. DNA in this type of lesion. Image: Gross appearance of striae located on the thigh of a patient positive for Bartonella henselae infection.
	10.	Short report Seroepidemiology of canine leishmaniosis in Évora (southern Portugal): 20-year trends Henk DFH Schallig, Luís Cardoso, Saul J Semião-Santos Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:100 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Trends in the seroprevalence of canine Leishmania infection in the municipality of ¿vora (southern Portugal) are revealed from investigations conducted in the years of 1990, 1999 and 2010. Image: Direct agglutination test (DAT) plate.
	11.	Research Feline vector-borne pathogens in the north and centre of Portugal Hugo Vilhena, Verónica L Martinez-Díaz, Luís Cardoso, Lisete Vieira, Laura Altet, Olga Francino, Josep Pastor, Ana C Silvestre-Ferreira Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:99 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Infections with vector-borne pathogens Babesia canis, Babesia vogeli, Hepatozoon felis and Leishmania infantum were molecularly detected in domestic cats sampled from the northern and central regions of Portugal. Image: Domestic cat from Portugal exposed to vector-borne pathogens.
	12.	Research Bartonella henselae infection in a family experiencing neurological and neurocognitive abnormalities after woodlouse hunter spider bites Patricia E Mascarelli, Ricardo G Maggi, Sarah Hopkins, B Robert Mozayeni, Chelsea L Trull, Julie M Bradley, Barbara C Hegarty, Edward B Breitschwerdt Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:98 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Are Bartonella henselae infections in humans acquired via spider bites? Image: Woodlouse hunter spider, Dysdera crocata, collected adjacent to the family home.
	13.	Short report Are vector-borne pathogen co-infections complicating the clinical presentation in dogs? Anna Sara De Tommasi, Domenico Otranto, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Gioia Capelli, Edward B Breitschwerdt, Donato de Caprariis Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:97 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The atypical clinical signs and mild to severe haematological abnormalities have been described in seven co-infected dogs. Dealing with CVBDs in endemic areas the diagnostic approach should include microscopy, serology and PCR testing. Image: Tongue ulcers in a dog infected by Leishmania infantum.
	14.	Research *Risk of canine and human exposure to Dirofilaria immitis* infected mosquitoes in endemic areas of Italy** Gioia Capelli, Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono, Giulia Simonato, Rudi Cassini, Stefania Cazzin, Gabriella Cancrini, Domenico Otranto, Mario Pietrobelli Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:60 (7 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The risk of exposure of dogs and humans to Dirofilaria immitis infected mosquitoes was determined. In endemic areas, the risk of transmission can be very high for dogs and relevant for humans. Image: Catching fed mosquitoes resting on the net ( photograph courtesy Mario Frangipane di Regalbono).
	15.	Research *A flea and tick collar containing 10% imidacloprid and 4.5% flumethrin prevents flea transmission of Bartonella henselae* in cats** Michael R Lappin, Wendell L Davis, Jennifer R Hawley, Melissa Brewer, Arianne Morris, Dorothee Stanneck Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:26 (25 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Ctenocephalides felis is a vector for Bartonella henselae and the organism can live in flea frass for at least 9 days. Wearing a collar containing imidacloprid and moxidectin blocked B. henselae infection amongst cats for 8 months. Image: Adult Ctenocephalides felis and frass.
	16.	Research *Efficacy of a combination of 10% imidacloprid and 1% moxidectin against Caparinia tripilis* in African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)** Kyu-Rim Kim, Kyu-Sung Ahn, Dae-Sung Oh, Sung-Shik Shin Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:158 (7 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The efficacy and safety of a combination formulation of 10% imidacloprid + 1.0% moxidectin spot-on were tested in 40 African pygmy hedgehogs, naturally infested with Caparinia tripilis. The dosage level of 0.1 ml/Kg, which corresponded to the recommended dosage level for cat, was also effective for the control of the mite infestation in hedgehogs. Image: Self-trauma of a hedgehog due to Caparinia infestation.
	17.	Review Heartworms, macrocyclic lactones, and the specter of resistance to prevention in the United States Dwight D Bowman Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:138 (9 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A historical background related to some of the concerns surrounding the potential development of resistance of the canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, to macrocyclic lactone preventives. Image: The specter of heartworm resistance in the USA.
	18.	Research *First report of canine ocular thelaziosis by Thelazia callipaeda* in Portugal** Lisete Vieira, Filipa T Rodrigues, Álvaro Costa, Duarte Diz-Lopes, João Machado, Teresa Coutinho, Joana Tuna, Maria Latrofa, Luís Cardoso, Domenico Otranto Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:124 (21 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary From July to November 2011, nine dogs with ocular discharge and conjunctivitis were detected with eyeworms, Thelazia callipaeda, at two veterinary clinics in the cities of Chaves and Braganca (northern Portugal). Image: Several Thelazia callipaeda nematodes in the conjunctiva of a dog.
	19.	Short report Tongue nodules in canine leishmaniosis — a case report Carlos Viegas, João Requicha, Carlos Albuquerque, Teresa Sargo, João Machado, Isabel Dias, Maria A Pires, Lenea Campino, Luís Cardoso Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:120 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A clinical case of tongue soft nodules containing Leishmania amastigotes is described in a 3-year-old neutered female Labrador Retriever dog with a diagnosis of leishmaniosis carried out two years previously. Image: Reddish nodular lesions on the rostral portion of the tongue before treatment.
	20.	Research *Detection of Leishmania infantum* DNA mainly in Rhipicephalus sanguineus male ticks removed from dogs living in endemic areas of canine leishmaniosis** Laia Solano-Gallego, Luca Rossi, Anna Scroccaro, Fabrizio Montarsi, Marco Caldin, Tommaso Furlanello, Michele Trotta Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:98 (21 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study describes a high prevalence of L. infantum DNA in R. sanguineus ticks removed from L. infantum seropositive and seronegative dogs. The presence of L. infantum DNA was detected mainly in male ticks. Image: Male tick from dog.
	21.	Research *Molecular xenomonitoring of Dirofilaria immitis* and Dirofilaria repens in mosquitoes from north-eastern Italy by real-time PCR coupled with melting curve analysis** Maria Latrofa, Fabrizio Montarsi, Silvia Ciocchetta, Giada Annoscia, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Silvia Ravagnan, Gioia Capelli, Domenico Otranto Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:76 (20 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study shown the specificity of real-time PCR assay coupled with melting curve analysis for detection and delineation between Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens in naturally infected mosquitoes. Image: Dirofilaria repens, Dirofilaria immitis, Aedes vexans specimens and representative melting curve analysis.
	22.	Short report First report of venereal and vertical transmission of canine leishmaniosis from naturally infected dogs in Germany Torsten J Naucke, Susanne Lorentz Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:67 (1 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary We report a case of canine leishmaniosis in a female boxer dog from central Germany, an area without the presence of sandflies. The infection was acquired venerally and transmitted vertically to one puppy of the next generation. Image: An IFAT, positive for Leishmania infantum.
	23.	Research Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis, Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Anaplasma spp. and Leishmania infantum in apparently healthy and CVBD-suspect dogs in Portugal - a national serological study Luís Cardoso, Cláudio Mendão, Luís Madeira de Carvalho Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:62 (27 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Seroprevalence of infection with or exposure to Dirofilaria immitis, Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Anaplasma spp. and Leishmania infantum was assessed in dogs from Portugal. Results are expected to give veterinarians and public health authorities an increased awareness on canine vector-borne diseases and to promote control actions. Image: Map of Portugal over vector arthropods and agents of canine vector-borne diseases.
	24.	Research *Occurrence and identification of risk areas of Ixodes ricinus-borne pathogens: a cost-effectiveness analysis in north-eastern Italy* Gioia Capelli, Silvia Ravagnan, Fabrizio Montarsi, Silvia Ciocchetta, Stefania Cazzin, Elena Porcellato, Amira Babiker, Rudi Cassini, Annalisa Salviato, Giovanni Cattoli, Domenico Otranto Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:61 (27 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The scenario of pathogens transmitted by the tick Ixodes ricinus was determined in north-eastern Italy. Three sampling strategies were evaluated a-posteriori, and the impact of each strategy on the final results and the overall cost reductions were analyzed. Image: Ixodes ricinus, questing adults.
	25.	Research *Current situation of Leishmania infantum* infection in shelter dogs in northern Spain** Guadalupe Miró, Rocío Checa, Ana Montoya, Leticia Hernández, Diana Dado, Rosa Gálvez Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:60 (27 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of specific antibodies to L. infantum among stray dogs living in shelters in the north of Spain. This area has been considered a non-endemic area for canine leishmaniosis up to date. Image: The dogs included in the study live outdoors where they were exposed to the bites of hematophagous arthropods including phlebotomine sand flies.