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Leishmaniose-Infektionen in Deutschland

 Gefahr geht nicht nur von Sandmücken aus  Torsten J. Naucke, Tierärztliche Umschau, April 2016, 71(4):130 Abstract: Die Zahl Leishmaniose-infizierter Hund esteigt in Deutschland durch den Import von Hunden aus Endemiegebieten und reisebegleitende Hunde immer mehr an. Lange Zeit ging man jedoch davon aus, dass für Hunde in Deutschland keine Ansteckungsgefahr besteht. Doch das stimmt wohl […]

Therapiemöglichkeiten der kaninen Herzwurmerkrankung

Die Liste praxisrelevanter, durch Vektoren übertragener Infektionskrankheiten in Deutschland wächst stetig. An Bedeutung gewinnt dabei auch immer mehr die Herzwurmerkrankung (kardiovaskuläre Dirofilariose) des Hundes. Dabei handelt es sich um eine schwere und potenziell tödliche Erkrankung, die durch Fadenwürmer der Gattung Dirofilaria immitis ausgelöst wird. Die Krankheit kommt zwar hauptsächlich beim Hund vor, Endwirte sind aber […]

First report of transmission of canine leishmaniosis through bite wounds from a naturally infected dog in Germany

Abstract Background: Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is an important zoonosis caused by Leishmania (L.) infantum. Transmission of L. infantum to dogs (and humans) is mainly through the bite of infected sandflies, but the parasite can also be transmitted vertically, venereally and through blood transfusions of infected donors. Additionally, the direct dog-to-dog transmission through bites or wounds is […]

Evaluation of a rapid device for serological in-clinic diagnosis of canine angiostrongylosis

Abstract Background: Angiostrongylus vasorum is a potentially fatal canine nematode. Due to the high variability of clinical signs and the often chronic and subtle course of the infections, the diagnosis is particularly challenging. A rapid in-clinic assay (Angio Detect™ Test, IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook, Maine, USA) for the serological detection of circulating antigen and intended for routine […]

Nicht-vektorassoziierte Übertragung der caninen Leishmaniose in Deutschland

Zusammenfassung In Deutschland leben mittlerweile rund 20.000 mit Leishmaniose infizierte Hunde. Vor allem der Import von Tieren aus endemischen Gebieten und reisebegleitende Hunde führen zum Anstieg der Leishmaniose-Fälle. Neben der epidemiologisch bedeutsamsten Übertragung des Erregers durch Sandmücken, werden zunehmend auch eine venerische Übertragung durch erregerhaltige Samenflüssigkeit und/oder eine trans-/diaplazentare Übertragung der Leishmanien von infizierten Hündinnen […]

Emergence of sandflies (Phlebotominae) in Austria, a Central European country

Abstract The possible existence of autochthonous sandfly populations in Central Europe north of the Alps has long been excluded. However, in the past years, sandflies have been documented in Germany, Belgium, and recently, also in Austria, close to the Slovenian border. Moreover, autochthonous human Leishmania and Phlebovirus infections have been reported in Central Europe, particularly […]

Morphometric analyses of canine blood microfilariae isolated by the Knott’s test enables Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens species-specific and Acanthocheilonema (syn. Dipetalonema) genus-specific diagnosis

Background In Europe the most common canine filarial species presenting blood circulating microfilariae (mf) are Dirofilaria immitis, D. repens, Acanthocheilonema (syn. Dipetalonema) dracunculoides and A. (syn. Dip.) reconditum [1]. They are transmitted by haematophagous arthropods: Dirofilaria spp. by mosquitoes, A. reconditum by fleas and lice and A. dracunculoides by ticks. D. immitis, the aetiological agent […]

Vector-Borne Diseases – constant challenge for practicing veterinarians: recommendations from the CVBD World Forum

Titel: Vector-Borne Diseases – constant challenge for practicing veterinarians: recommendations from the CVBD World Forum Inhalt: The human-animal bond has been a fundamental feature of mankind’s history for millennia. The first, and strongest of these, man’s relationship with the dog, is believed to pre-date even agriculture, going back as far as 30,000 years. It remains […]

First report of venereal and vertical transmission of canine leishmaniosis from naturally infected dogs in Germany

Titel: First report of venereal and vertical transmission of canine leishmaniosis from naturally infected dogs in Germany Inhalt: Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is a zoonotic disease caused by Leishmania (L.) infantum. It is endemic to several tropical and subtropical countries but also to the Mediterranean region. It is transmitted by phlebotomine sandflies but occasional non-vector transmissions […]

Combining climatic projections and dispersal ability: a method for estimating the responses of sandfly vector species to climate change

Titel: Combining climatic projections and dispersal ability: a method for estimating the responses of sandfly vector species to climate change. Inhalt: In the Old World, sandfly species of the genus Phlebotomus are known vectors of Leishmania, Bartonella and several viruses. Recent sandfly catches and autochthonous cases of leishmaniasis hint on spreading tendencies of the vectors […]