Hepatozoon martis in Italy: first evidence based on histopathological characterization and molecular confirmation in Martes foina.

<h4>Background</h4>Hepatozoon martis is an apicomplexan parasite infecting mustelids, but its geographical distribution and pathological relevance remain incompletely understood. To date, its presence in Italy has not been documented. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of H. martis in ma... View More