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Saturday, August 6, 2011

[AlternativeAnswers] Fleas as parasites of the family Canidae.

 


Fleas as parasites of the family Canidae.

Dobler G, Pfeffer M

Parasit Vectors 2011 07 18; 4 (1): 139

ABSTRACT: Historically, flea-borne diseases are among the most important
medical diseases of humans. Plague and murine typhus are known for
centuries while the last years brought some new flea-transmitted
pathogens, like R. felis and Bartonella henselae. Dogs may play an
essential or an accidental role in the natural transmission cycle of
flea-borne pathogens. They support the growth of some of the pathogens
or they serve as transport vehicles for infected fleas between their
natural reservoirs and humans. More than 15 different flea species have
been described in domestic dogs thus far. Several other species have
been found to be associated with wild canids. Fleas found on dogs
originate from rodents, birds, insectivores and from other Carnivora.
Dogs therefore may serve as ideal bridging hosts for the introduction of
flea-borne diseases from nature to home. In addition to their role as
ectoparasites they cause nuisance for humans and animals and may be the
cause for severe allergic reactions.

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