High prevalence of vector-borne pathogens in the blood of clinically healthy dogs in Hong Kong
This is the first epidemiological survey of Leishmania spp. infection in dogs from Hong Kong, highlighting the need for surveillance of competent vectors and further investigation of disease status in dog populations to confirm whether this pathogen is endemic. Given the high prevalence of CVBD, especially of D. immitis, preventive and control measures are advocated in order to mitigate risks to canine health and zoonotic infection.
Authors
- Mariaelisa Carbonara
- Omid Nekouei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2427-4159)
- Vanessa R. Barrs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6761-8022)
- Frédéric Beugnet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7040-7821)
- Wing Yan Jacqueline Tam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9161-9834)
- Jairo Alfonso Mendoza Roldan
- Thamali Manathunga
Institutions
- City University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Hong Kong Jockey Club (HK)
- Département Santé Animale (FR)
- Boehringer Ingelheim (France) (FR)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-07-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06853-5
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- City University of Hong Kong