Acta Vet. Brno 2020, 89: 171-177

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202089020171

Wohlfahrtiosis in Italy: a case in a puppy and overview of geographical distribution

Teresa Bonacci1, Giuseppe Curia2, Chiara Scapoli3, Marco Pezzi3

1University of Calabria, Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, Cosenza, Italy
2Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Cosenza, Servizio Veterinario, Cosenza, Italy
3University of Ferrara, Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Ferrara, Italy

Received November 26, 2019
Accepted April 30, 2020

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