Justus-Liebig-University Giessen Reports Findings in Veterinary Parasitology [First detection of autochthonous Lamanema chavezi infections in llamas (Lama glama) in Europe].

A recent report from Justus-Liebig-University Giessen in Germany reveals the first detection of autochthonous Lamanema chavezi infections in llamas (Lama glama) in Europe. Lamanema chavezi is a highly pathogenic nematode species found in South American camelids. The report describes two cases of infection in llamas on a farm in Germany, both of which resulted in fatal disease. The study suggests that L. chavezi has been imported into Europe from South America and has successfully completed its life cycle locally, leading to autochthonous infections in llamas. [Extracted from the article]