Andre  V. Rubio, Fernando  Fredes, Cristian  Bonacic, 
    Serological and Parasitological Survey of Free-Ranging Culpeo Foxes (<I>Lycalopex 
  culpaeus</I>) in the Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot of Central Chile,
    Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances,
    Volume 12,Issue 18,
    2013,
    Pages 1445-1449,
    ISSN 1680-5593,
    javaa.2013.1445.1449,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2013.1445.1449)
    Abstract: Researchers conducted a serological and parasitological survey of 16 free-ranging culpeo foxes (<I>Lycalopex culpaeus</I>) captured in several areas of central Chile from July 2009 and October 2010. Using ELISA tests, 8 animals were positive to <I>Canine distemper</I> virus and 1 to <I>Canine parvovirus</I>. Using coprological analysis (flotation and sedimentation), researchers found the first evidence of <I>Capillaria</I> sp., <I>Isospora</I> sp. and <I>Spirometra</I> sp. presence in culpeo fox. The tick <I>Amblyomma tigrinum</I> and the flea <I>Pulex irritans</I> were also found. This study is a first step in investigating health issues in this fox in this biodiversity hotspot of Central Chile.
    Keywords: Canine distemper virus;Canine parvovirus;gastrointestinal parasites;carnivores;Lycalopex culpaeus