occurrence of Echinococcus granulosus in coyotes (Canis latrans) in the Central Valley of California

As part of epidemiological studies on hydatid disease in the Central Valley of California, a survey was made in 7 counties for possible infections with Echinococcus granulosus in the coyote, Canis latrans. Of 173 animals examined, 7 (4%) were found infected, 6 of them from Tehama County.

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Published in:The Journal of parasitology 1970-12, Vol.56 (6), p.1135-1137
Main Authors: Liu, I.K.M, Schwabe, C.W, Schantz, P.M, Allison, M.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal science
Animals
California
Carnivora
Deer
Disease Reservoirs
Echinococcosis - epidemiology
Echinococcosis - veterinary
Eggs
Foxes
Hydatids
Infections
Parasite hosts
Parasites
Parasitism
Plastic bags
Sheep
Specimens
zoology
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Summary:As part of epidemiological studies on hydatid disease in the Central Valley of California, a survey was made in 7 counties for possible infections with Echinococcus granulosus in the coyote, Canis latrans. Of 173 animals examined, 7 (4%) were found infected, 6 of them from Tehama County.
ISSN:0022-3395
1937-2345
DOI:10.2307/3277557