Intestinal parasites and vector-borne pathogens in stray and free-roaming cats living in continental and insular Greece.

ABSTRACT: This survey investigated the distribution of various intestinal parasites and vector-borne pathogens in stray and free-roaming cats living in four regions of Greece. A total number of one hundred and fifty cats living in three Islands (Crete, Mykonos and Skopelos) and in Athens municipality was established as a realistic aim to be accomplished in the study areas. All cats were examined with different microscopic, serological and molecular assays aiming at evaluating the occurrence of intestinal parasites, and exposure to or presence of vector-borne infections. A total of 135 cats (90%) was positive for one or more parasites and/or pathogens transmitted by ectoparasites. Forty-four (29.3%) cats were positive for one single infection, while 91 (60.7%) for more than one pathogen. A high numbe

SUBMITTER: Diakou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5302838 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature