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The lemurs of Madagascar are threatened by human activities. We present the first molecular detection of canine heartworm () in a wild non-human primate, the mouse lemur (). Zoonotic infection has been associated with clinical pathology that includes serious and often fatal cardiac and pulmonary reactions. With human encroachment and associated increases in free-roaming dog populations in Madagascar, we examined lemurs for zoonotic canid pathogens. presents a new potential conservation threat to lemurs. We highlight the need for wide-ranging and effective interventions, particularly near protected areas, to address this growing conservation issue.
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