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8.4 Discussion
The present survey confirmed that
E. cuniculi
is a widespread parasite in Sardinian
industrial rabbits, as verified by molecular biology. From our study, it appears that
OBs seem to act as reservoirs of the parasite, in which the seroprevalence rates
reach values that must not be underestimated. The nondetection in hares is in line
with the national and international situation, given that this species has never been
found positive for
E. cuniculi
.
Acknowledgments The research was funded with ex 60%/2009 University of Sassari and L.R. 7
“Bando Giovani Ricercatori” by Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, 2007.
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