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An integrated surveillance and management model for Baylisascaris procyonis in invasive raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Italy

The raccoon (Procyon lotor), an invasive alien species in Europe, is a known reservoir for zoonotic parasites, particularly Baylisascaris procyonis, which can cause severe larva migrans syndromes in humans and animals. Following the first report of B. procyonis in the raccoon population of the Provi...

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Main Authors: Alessia Mariacher, Ziad Mezher, Paola Pepe, Andrea Caprioli, Claudio De Liberato, Claudia Eleni, Gianluca Fichi, Antonino Barone, Giuseppina Brocherel, Rita Quondam Giandomenico, Sara Greco, Laura Salvato, Rita Lorenzini, Roberta Gori, Beatrice Falorni, Nadia Cappai, Luca Mattioli, Alessio Capecci, Martina Benedetti, Andrea Lombardo
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2026-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
baylisascariosis
invasive species management
larva migrans
One Health
paratenic host
wildlife disease control
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2026.1846789/full
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