Presence of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in the reproductive system and fetuses of wild boars (Sus scrofa) in Italy.

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) are an important Leptospira host and are increasing in population all over Europe. S u i f o r m S o u n d i n g s 1 9 (2) 9 1 S e r o p r e v a l a n c e o f Trichinella s p p. i n w i l d b o a r s (Susscrofa) f r o m B i h o r c o u n t y, w e s t e r n R o m a n i a Boros, Z., Vallee, I., Panait, L.C., Gherman, C.M., Chevillot, A., Boireau, P. and V. Cozma 2020 Helminthologia 57(3): 235-240 The wild boar (Sus scrofa) has a wide geographical distribution and can be an important source of Trichinella spp. infection in humans in Romania. [Extracted from the article]

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