Uncinaria stenocephala (northern hookworm) is the major endoparasite in dogs from private dog shelters in the Balkans: presence of benzimidazole susceptible isotype-1 β-tubulin alleles.

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Zoonotic parasites associated with domestic dogs have been well-studied in the majority of Europe. In the Balkan region, however, there is minimal knowledge of the parasites in dogs in shelters for rehoming in other European countries. This study aimed to investigate parasitic infections in dogs from two private shelters in Pristina, Kosovo. Faecal samples were collected, representing both adult dogs (72%) and...

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