Vector-borne parasites in dogs from Ukraine translocated to Poland following Russian invasion in 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since 24 February 2022, the day the Russian aggression against Ukraine began, millions of refugees and thousands of pets crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border. Additionally, an unknown number of shelter and stray dogs and cats were rescued and translocated to Poland by private persons and non-profit organizations. The aim of the present study was to examine rescued dogs and cats for presence of canine vector-borne parasites to determine the role of armed conflict in spreading these parasites.

Methods

In July 2022 blood samples were collected from two animal shelters in central Poland hosting dogs and cats rescued from Ukraine. Animals were imported from various regions of Ukraine, including eastern and southeastern Ukraine (military conflict area). Fifty-three dog

SUBMITTER: Bajer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664295 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature