Identification and management of infections caused by Giardia sp., Trichuris sp. and Demodex sp. in captive Brazilian porcupines (Coendou prehensilis)

The Brazilian porcupine (Coendou prehensilis, Rodentia, Erethizontidae) is an arboreal South American nocturnal rodent. Switzerland is home to one of the largest captive colonies in Europe. In June 2022, most of the animals in this colony showed severe diarrhoea, and Giardia sp. cysts were detected....

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Main Authors: Gastón Moré, Peggy Rüegg-van den Broek, Olivier J. Glardon, Diana S. Gliga, Caroline F. Frey, Walter Basso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224424000725
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