ECVD Article Alert Blog

The purpose of this blog is to alert ECVD Residents and Diplomates to relevant articles normally not published in one of the journals from the syllabus reading list. Important articles from that list might also be highlighted. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. A posting does not imply that the article will serve--or not--as the basis for an examination question. You may suggest any article by emailing its reference to tolivry at ncsu.edu. Happy reading! The Blog Committee

Thursday, February 22, 2018

More Than you Ever Wanted to Know about the Cat Flea

Rust MK; The biology and ecology of cat fleas and advancements in their pest management: A Review. Insects 20Oct 27;8: 118. (Link to PubMed).

PubMed ID (PMID): 29366565

Reprints: Open Access

Comments: This is, perhaps, one of the most extensive reviews on this topic. Of particular interest for the residents will be the sections on the flea biology, the diseases of medical and veterinary importance transmitted by this flea, the on-animal treatment studies and the issue of insecticide resistance.

Recommended by: Thierry Olivry, NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA