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Animal Science and Veterinary
Portugal
2026

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
52
Citations
9155
World Ranking
545
National Ranking
2

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Portugal Leader Award

Overview

Luís Cardoso is affiliated with the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in Portugal. Their primary research focus lies within the field of Medicine, with a particular emphasis on Infectious Diseases, Parasitology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology, and Ecology.

The scientist's work spans several key topics, including:

  • Viral Infections and Vectors
  • Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
  • Vector-borne infectious diseases
  • Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
  • Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Vector-Borne Animal Diseases

Notable recent publications by Luís Cardoso include:

  • New Epidemiological Aspects of Animal Leishmaniosis in Europe: The Role of Vertebrate Hosts Other Than Dogs, 2021, Pathogens
  • Pet's influence on humans' daily physical activity and mental health: a meta-analysis, 2023, Frontiers in Public Health
  • Parasites and vector-borne diseases disseminated by rehomed dogs, 2020, Parasites & Vectors
  • Bats, pangolins, minks and other animals - villains or victims of SARS-CoV-2?, 2021, Veterinary Research Communications
  • Systematic review on infection and disease caused by Thelazia callipaeda in Europe: 2001-2020, 2020, Parasite

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Luís Cardoso include:

  • Ana Cláudia Coelho
  • Ana Patrícia Lopes
  • Manuela Matos
  • A.C. Matos
  • João R. Mesquita

The scientist has published extensively in specialized venues such as:

  • Pathogens
  • Parasites & Vectors
  • Preprints.org
  • Microorganisms
  • Animals

Luís Cardoso also contributed to academic books published by various publishers, including:

  • Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International) with the title Modern Perspectives in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 1 (2020)
  • Editora Conhecimento Livre eBooks with the title Engenharia: a máquina que constrói o futuro (2022)
  • Editora Schreiben eBooks with the title PESQUISAS EM MOVIMENTO: ESCRITAS E EXPERIÊNCIAS QUE TRANSFORMAM A EDUCAÇÃO (2025)

Best Publications

  • LeishVet guidelines for the practical management of canine leishmaniosis

    Laia Solano-Gallego;Guadalupe Miró;Alek Koutinas;Luis Cardoso

  • Directions for the diagnosis, clinical staging, treatment and prevention of canine leishmaniosis

    L. Solano-Gallego;A. Koutinas;G. Miró;L. Cardoso

  • Recent advances on Dirofilaria repens in dogs and humans in Europe

    Gioia Capelli;Claudio Genchi;Gad Baneth;Patrick Bourdeau

  • LeishVet update and recommendations on feline leishmaniosis

    Maria-Grazia Pennisi;Luís Cardoso;Gad Baneth;Patrick Bourdeau

  • Reclassification of Theileria annae as Babesia vulpes sp. nov.

    Gad Baneth;Monica Florin-Christensen;Monica Florin-Christensen;Luís Cardoso;Leonhard Schnittger;Leonhard Schnittger

  • Risk factors for canine leishmaniasis in an endemic Mediterranean region.

    Sofia Cortes;Yolanda Vaz;Rodolfo Neves;Carla Maia

  • Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis, Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Anaplasma spp. and Leishmania infantum in apparently healthy and CVBD-suspect dogs in Portugal - a national serological study

    Luís Cardoso;Luís Cardoso;Cláudio Mendão;Luís Madeira de Carvalho

  • Lungworms and gastrointestinal parasites of domestic cats: a European perspective

    Alessio Giannelli;Gioia Capelli;Anja Joachim;Barbara Hinney

  • Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs from the North of Portugal for human consumption

    Ana Patrícia Lopes;J.P. Dubey;Francisco Neto;Alcina Rodrigues

  • Diagnostic Challenges in the Era of Canine Leishmania infantum Vaccines

    Laia Solano-Gallego;Luís Cardoso;Maria Grazia Pennisi;Christine Petersen

  • Feline vector-borne pathogens in the north and centre of Portugal

    Hugo Vilhena;Verónica L Martinez-Díaz;Luís Cardoso;Luís Cardoso;Lisete Vieira

  • Spread of Leishmania infantum in Europe with dog travelling.

    Carla Maia;Luís Cardoso

  • Novel Areas for Prevention and Control of Canine Leishmaniosis.

    Guadalupe Miró;Christine Petersen;Luís Cardoso;Patrick Bourdeau

  • Bacterial and protozoal agents of feline vector-borne diseases in domestic and stray cats from southern Portugal

    Carla Maia;Carla Maia;Cláudia Ramos;Mónica Coimbra;Filipa Bastos

  • Low seroprevalence of Leishmania infantum infection in cats from northern Portugal based on DAT and ELISA

    Luís Cardoso;Ana Patrícia Lopes;Kate Sherry;Henk Schallig

  • Serological survey of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic cats from northeastern Portugal

    Ana Patrícia Lopes;Luís Cardoso;Manuela Rodrigues

  • Flea control failure? Myths and realities

    Lénaïg Halos;Frédéric Beugnet;Luís Cardoso;Robert Farkas

  • Use of a leishmanin skin test in the detection of canine Leishmania-specific cellular immunity

    L Cardoso;F Neto;J.C Sousa;M Rodrigues

  • Parasitic zoonoses associated with dogs and cats: a survey of Portuguese pet owners' awareness and deworming practices.

    André Pereira;Ângela Martins;Hugo Brancal;Hugo Brancal;Hugo Vilhena

  • Canine Leishmaniasis Control in the Context of One Health.

    Filipe Dantas-Torres;Guadalupe Miró;Gad Baneth;Patrick Bourdeau

  • Vector-borne diseases--constant challenge for practicing veterinarians: recommendations from the CVBD World Forum.

    Gad Baneth;Patrick Bourdeau;Gilles Bourdoiseau;Dwight Bowman

  • Epidemiology of taeniosis/cysticercosis in Europe, a systematic review: Western Europe.

    Minerva Laranjo-González;Brecht Devleesschauwer;Chiara Trevisan;Alberto Allepuz

Frequent Co-Authors

Carla Maia
Carla Maia Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Gad Baneth
Gad Baneth Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Domenico Otranto
Domenico Otranto University of Bari Aldo Moro
André M. Almeida
André M. Almeida University of Lisbon
Filipe Dantas-Torres
Filipe Dantas-Torres Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Henk D. F. H. Schallig
Henk D. F. H. Schallig University of Amsterdam
Laia Solano-Gallego
Laia Solano-Gallego Autonomous University of Barcelona
Guadalupe Miró
Guadalupe Miró Complutense University of Madrid
Jitender P. Dubey
Jitender P. Dubey Agricultural Research Service
Teresa A. Coutinho
Teresa A. Coutinho University of Pretoria

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