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Prevalence of intestinal helminths of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in central Europe (Poland): a significant zoonotic threat.

Jacek KaramonJoanna DąbrowskaMaciej KochanowskiMałgorzata Samorek-PierógJacek SrokaMirosław RóżyckiEwa Bilska-ZającJolanta ZdybelTomasz Cencek
Published in: Parasites & vectors (2018)
This study showed a very high percentage of red foxes infected with intestinal helminths in different parts of Poland. Depending on the location, some differences were observed regarding the prevalence of dangerous zoonotic parasites, which should be considered in the assessment of infection risk for humans.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • plasmodium falciparum