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@MISC{Hegglin_dispatchescontrol,
author = {Daniel Hegglin and Peter Deplazes},
title = {DISPATCHES Control Strategy for},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
Echinococcus multilocularis, the causative agent of zoonotic alveolar echinococcosis, can be controlled effectively by the experimental delivery of anthelminthic baits for urban foxes. Monthly baiting over a 45-month period was effective for long-lasting control. Trimonthly baiting intervals were far less effective and did not prevent parasite recovery. Human alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a potentially fatal zoonosis (1) caused by Echinococcus multilocularis, a helminth that is widespread in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes). In recent years, fox populations in central Europe have increased and extended their habitats into urban areas (2). Consequently, AE rates have increased (1). Epidemiologic and ecologic studies have demonstrated that urban peripheries provide suitable conditions for high densities
Keyphrases
dispatch control strategy echinococcus multilocularis zoonotic alveolar echinococcosis central europe experimental delivery parasite recovery vulpes vulpes long-lasting control suitable condition urban fox red fox ecologic study monthly baiting anthelminthic bait urban periphery fox population 45-month period ae rate fatal zoonosis human alveolar echinococcosis recent year causative agent high density urban area
