The nematode Spirocerca lupi is mostly a parasite of
dogs, although other animals, particularly carnivores might
be affected (1, 2). It has a worldwide distribution, but is most
prevalent in warm climates (1-4). It is transmitted to dogs
through ingestion of coprophagous beetles or paratenic hosts,
including birds, lizards and rodents (5). In Israel, it is most
commonly transmitted through ingestion of the dung beetle
Ontophagus sellatus (3), although in other countries, paratenic
hosts seem to play a major role in disease transmission (5). A
previous study indicated an emerging outbreak of spirocercosis
in Israel. In spite of increased awareness, the disease prevalence
and its geographic distribution have been increasing (3).
The nematode Spirocerca lupi is mostly a parasite ofdogs, although other animals, particularly carnivores mightbe affected (1, 2). It has a worldwide distribution, but is mostprevalent in warm climates (1-4). It is transmitted to dogsthrough ingestion of coprophagous beetles or paratenic hosts,including birds, lizards and rodents (5). In Israel, it is mostcommonly transmitted through ingestion of the dung beetleOntophagus sellatus (3), although in other countries, paratenichosts seem to play a major role in disease transmission (5). Aprevious study indicated an emerging outbreak of spirocercosisin Israel. In spite of increased awareness, the disease prevalenceand its geographic distribution have been increasing (3).
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