Abstract:Small mammals are suspected of contributing to the dissemination of Toxocara canis and helping with the parasite's survival during periods when there is a temporary absence of suitable definitive hosts. While the primary aim of the current study was the assessment of seroprevalence of Toxocara spp. infections in wild rodents in Poland, we also explored the role of intrinsic (sex, age) and extrinsic factors (study site, year of study) influencing dynamics of this infection to ascertain whether grassland versus … Show more
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