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	1.	Review LeishVet guidelines for the practical management of canine leishmaniosis Laia Solano-Gallego, Guadalupe Miró, Alek Koutinas, Luis Cardoso, Maria Pennisi, Luis Ferrer, Patrick Bourdeau, Gaetano Oliva, Gad Baneth Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:86 (20 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Canine leishmaniosis due to Leishmania infantum is a major global zoonosis. This publication includes the LeishVet’s group current consensus recommendations for standardized and rational approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, control and prevention of canine leishmaniosis. These graphically displayed recommendations summarize recent evidence-based literature combined with extensive clinical experience. Image: Cutaneous lesions including exfoliative periocular alopecia in a dog with clinical leishmaniosis.
	2.	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.
	3.	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.
	4.	Review Biology and ecology of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus Filipe Dantas-Torres Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:26 (8 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The biology and ecology of the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) is reviewed and the possible impact of global climate changes on this cosmopolitan tick vector is discussed. Image: Rhipicephalus sanguineus nymphal stage (artwork by author).
	5.	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.
	6.	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.
	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 \| 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 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.
	10.	Review Emergence of zoonotic arboviruses by animal trade and migration Martin Pfeffer, Gerhard Dobler Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:35 (8 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Vector-mediated animal-to-human transmission of zoonotic arboviruses is the common mode of human infection. The emergence of these pathogens into new geographic areas is associated with many factors, most importantly human activity. Here, we review the role of animals in the global spread of certain mosquito- and tick-borne arboviruses. Image: Global threat of zoonotic arboviruses
	11.	Short report Environmental risk mapping of canine leishmaniasis in France Lise Chamaillé, Annelise Tran, Anne Meunier, Gilles Bourdoiseau, Paul Ready, Jean-Pierre Dedet Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:31 (8 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Environmental risk map of canine leishmaniasis in France obtained by an ecological approach of the disease spatial distribution and niche modelling. Image: Southern France risk map.
	12.	Research Quantification of Leishmania infantum DNA in females, eggs and larvae of Rhipicephalus sanguineus Filipe Dantas-Torres, Maria Latrofa, Domenico Otranto Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:56 (13 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Rhipicephalus sanguineus has been considered a putative vector of Leishmania infantum among dogs. In the current study the transovarial passage of L. infantum kinetoplast DNA in field-collected ticks was confirmed by real time PCR. Image: Female R. sanguineus laying thousands of eggs.
	13.	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.
	14.	Review Tick-borne encephalitis virus in dogs - is this an issue? Martin Pfeffer, Gerhard Dobler Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:59 (13 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is geographically spreading and emerging in many regions in Eurasia. Dogs are accidental hosts not capable of further spreading TBE virus but they readily seroconvert upon infection. Clinical disease used to be a rare finding but the number such reports is increasing. This warrants an update on the epidemiology, clinical presentation and possible prevention of TBE in the dog. Image: Transmission of TBE virus to a dog via the bite of an Ixodes tick.
	15.	Research *Diagnosis of Hepatozoon canis* in young dogs by cytology and PCR** Domenico Otranto, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Stefania Weigl, Maria Latrofa, Dorothee Stanneck, Donato Decaprariis, Gioia Capelli, Gad Baneth Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:55 (13 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study evaluated the best method to achieve a parasitological diagnosis of Hepatozoon canis in a population of receptive young dogs infested by R. sanguineus. Image: Gamont of Hepatozoon canis in a leukocyte.
	16.	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 \| 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.
	17.	Research A survey of canine tick-borne diseases in India Puteri Azaziah Abd Rani, Peter J Irwin, Glen T Coleman, Mukulesh Gatne, Rebecca J Traub Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:141 (19 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study showed most prevalent canine TBD pathogen was Hepatozoon canis, and co-infections between blood pathogens are common in dogs in India. This warrants increased awareness among local veterinarians. Image:Hepatozoon gamont in a neutrophil from canine peripheral blood smear.
	18.	Review The immunopathology of canine vector-borne diseases Michael J Day Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:48 (13 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The canine vector-borne infections are an emerging problem in veterinary medicine and many of these diseases have significant zoonotic potential. This paper reviews the immunopathology of these diseases in the canine host and assesses progress in the development of prophylactic vaccines. Image: Granulomatous hepatitis in canine visceral leishmaniosis.
	19.	Research Bartonella vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii and Bartonella henselae bacteremia in a father and daughter with neurological disease Edward B Breitschwerdt, Ricardo G Maggi, Paul M Lantos, Christopher W Woods, Barbara C Hegarty, Julie M Bradley Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:29 (8 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary As zoonotic pathogens, Bartonella vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii and B. henselae DNA was amplified from blood samples from a father and daughter with arthralgias, fatigue and neurological symptoms. Image: MRI from the father showing mildly increased signal throughout the pons as well as in the upper medulla to the left of midline.
	20.	Review Canine vector-borne diseases in India: a review of the literature and identification of existing knowledge gaps Puteri Azaziah Megat Abd Rani, Peter J Irwin, Mukulesh Gatne, Glen T Coleman, Rebecca J Traub Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:28 (8 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Canine vector-borne diseases in India are in need of a greater understanding, encompassing both veterinary clinical aspects and their potential public health significance. Image: Collection of blood smears from tip of the ear of stray dogs in India.
	21.	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.
	22.	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.
	23.	Review One health: the importance of companion animal vector-borne diseases Michael J Day Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:49 (13 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The close relationship between man and small companion animals gives these species a unique position in One Health. This article reviews the importance of the domestic dog in One Health, with focus on the arthropod-transmitted infectious diseases that affect both man and dogs. Image: The human-companion animal interaction is a key area of One Health.
	24.	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.
	25.	Research A survey of canine filarial diseases of veterinary and public health significance in India Puteri Azaziah Megat Abd Rani, Peter J Irwin, Mukulesh Gatne, Glen T Coleman, Linda M McInnes, Rebecca J Traub Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:30 (8 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The first comprehensive study that has utilised a combination of conventional and molecular techniques to determine the distribution and occurrence of canine filarial species in India has revealed a novel species of Acanthocheilonema, and the serendipitous re-encounter with Microfilaria auquieri Foley, 1921, after 50 years, is of great parasitological interest. Image: A unique microfilaria found in Ladakh, which morphologically resembles Microfilaria auquieri Foley, 1921.