Zoonotic and Economically Significant Pathogens of Peri-Urban Wild Dogs Across North-Eastern New South Wales and South-Eastern Queensland, Australia

Wild dogs are common in peri-urban environments; however, their role in the transmission of zoonotic pathogens to these communities is unknown. We aimed to establish the pent status of zoonotic and economically significant pathogens carried by peri-urban wild dogs. Zoonotic parasites are commonly harboured, and bacterial pathogens are present, but at a lower prevalence. These results suggest that wild dogs do harbour zoonotic pathogens within peri-urban environments, which should be an important consideration when implementing management programs.