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The red fox - Trichinella relationship: a review of past and recent evidence
ABSTRACT- In central and southern Europe, the red fox Vulpes vulpes is considered the reservoir of the parasite nematode Trichinella britovi, whose mainly fox-to-fox transmission would involve cannibalism in mountainous areas. Reviewing available literature, we examine the main ecological features of the host-parasite relationship, pointing out those aspects which do not agree with the currently accepted epidemiological pattern and requiring further research
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