World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
37
Citations
4288
World Ranking
1550
National Ranking
447

Overview

Nikola Pantchev is affiliated with IDEXX Laboratories in France and has a robust research portfolio primarily focused on medicine, immunology, and microbiology. Their work addresses several interrelated subfields including infectious diseases, parasitology, ecology, and public health.

Their recent publications cover various aspects of infectious disease dynamics and diagnostics in animals, particularly focusing on vector-borne and parasitic infections. Notable recent papers include:

  • Prevalence of Feline Coronavirus Shedding in German Catteries and Associated Risk Factors, 2020, Viruses
  • Leptospira infection and shedding in dogs in Thailand, 2020, BMC Veterinary Research
  • Seropositivity of main vector-borne pathogens in dogs across Europe, 2022, Parasites & Vectors
  • Is Angiostrongylosis a Realistic Threat for Domestic Cats?, 2020, Frontiers in Veterinary Science
  • The absence of the drhm gene is not a marker for human-pathogenicity in European Anaplasma phagocytophilum strains, 2020, Parasites & Vectors

The scientist has frequently published in several venues, highlighting consistent contributions to their areas of interest. These venues include:

  • Parasites & Vectors
  • Parasitology Research
  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Viruses
  • Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Frequent collaboration is evident with several co-authors, showcasing an active network within the research community. Regular co-authors include:

  • Majda Globokar Vrhovec
  • Katrin Hartmann
  • Michèle Bergmann
  • Yury Zablotski
  • Sandra Felten

The main subjects addressed throughout Nikola Pantchev's research include:

  • Vector-borne infectious diseases
  • Viral infections and vectors
  • Parasitic infections and diagnostics
  • Parasite biology and host interactions
  • Parasitic diseases research and treatment
  • Insects and parasite interactions
  • Bird parasitology and diseases

Best Publications

  • Oocysts of Neospora caninum, Hammondia heydorni, Toxoplasma gondii and Hammondia hammondi in faeces collected from dogs in Germany

    Gereon Schares;N. Pantchev;D. Barutzki;A.O. Heydorn

  • Introducing reptiles into a captive collection: the role of the veterinarian.

    Frank Pasmans;Silvia Blahak;An Martel;Nikola Pantchev

  • Occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii and Hammondia hammondi oocysts in the faeces of cats from Germany and other European countries

    G. Schares;M. Globokar Vrhovec;N. Pantchev;D.C. Herrmann

  • Echinococcus multilocularis infections in domestic dogs and cats from Germany and other European countries.

    Viktor Dyachenko;Nikola Pantchev;Sandra Gawlowska;Majda Globokar Vrhovec

  • Lungworm infections (Angiostrongylus vasorum, Crenosoma vulpis, Aelurostrongylus abstrusus) in dogs and cats in Germany and Denmark in 2003-2007

    Anja Taubert;Nikola Pantchev;Majda Globokar Vrhovec;Christian Bauer

  • Atypical Toxoplasma gondii genotypes identified in oocysts shed by cats in Germany.

    D.C. Herrmann;N. Pantchev;M. Globokar Vrhovec;D. Barutzki

  • Seroprevalence and Geographic Distribution of Dirofilaria immitis and Tick-Borne Infections (Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, and Ehrlichia canis) in Dogs from Romania

    Viorica Mircean;Mirabela Oana Dumitrache;Adriana Györke;Nikola Pantchev

  • Analysis of the population structure of Anaplasma phagocytophilum using multilocus sequence typing.

    Christian Huhn;Christina Winter;Timo Wolfsperger;Nicole Wüppenhorst

  • Occurrence of Dirofilaria immitis and tick-borne infections caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and Ehrlichia canis in domestic dogs in France: results of a countrywide serologic survey.

    Nikola Pantchev;Roland Schaper;Sandy Limousin;Nina Norden

  • Current surveys on the prevalence and distribution of Dirofilaria spp. in dogs in Germany.

    Nikola Pantchev;Nina Norden;Leif Lorentzen;Marco Rossi

  • Diagnosis of imported canine filarial infections in Germany 2008 - 2010.

    Nikola Pantchev;Manja Etzold;Arwid Daugschies;Viktor Dyachenko

  • Current surveys on the prevalence and distribution of Dirofilaria spp. and Acanthocheilonema reconditum infections in dogs in Romania.

    Angela Monica Ionică;Ioana Adriana Matei;Viorica Mircean;Mirabela Oana Dumitrache

  • First autochthonous case of canine ocular Dirofilaria repens infection in Germany

    C. Hermosilla;N. Pantchev;V. Dyachenko;M. Gutmann

  • Fifth European Dirofilaria and Angiostrongylus Days (FiEDAD) 2016

    F. Simón;V. Kartashev;J. González-Miguel;A. Rivera

  • Current surveys of the seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi, Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Leishmania infantum, Babesia canis, Angiostrongylus vasorum and Dirofilaria immitis in dogs in Bulgaria.

    Nikola Pantchev;Manuela Schnyder;Majda Globokar Vrhovec;Roland Schaper

  • Molecular comparison of Neospora caninum oocyst isolates from naturally infected dogs with cell culture-derived tachyzoites of the same isolates using nested polymerase chain reaction to amplify microsatellite markers

    W. Basso;S. Schares;A. Bärwald;D.C. Herrmann

  • First case of Anaplasma platys infection in a dog from Croatia

    Viktor Dyachenko;Nikola Pantchev;Hans-Joerg Balzer;Ariane Meyersen

  • Molecular identification of Giardia and Cryptosporidium from dogs and cats

    Isaia Sotiriadou;Nikola Pantchev;Doreen Gassmann;Panagiotis Karanis

  • Occurrence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. genotypes in European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus L.) in Germany

    V. Dyachenko;Y. Kuhnert;R. Schmaeschke;M. Etzold

  • Prevalence and risk factors for selected canine vector-borne diseases in Greece

    Athanasios Angelou;Athanasios I. Gelasakis;Natalia Verde;Nikola Pantchev

  • Toxoplasma gondii sexual cross in a single naturally infected feline host: Generation of highly mouse-virulent and avirulent clones, genotypically different from clonal types I, II and III

    Daland C Herrmann;Andrea Bärwald;Aline Maksimov;Nikola Pantchev

  • Characterization of a repetitive DNA fragment in Hammondia hammondi and its utility for the specific differentiation of H. hammondi from Toxoplasma gondii by PCR.

    G. Schares;D.C. Herrmann;A. Beckert;S. Schares

  • Tick-borne Diseases (Borreliosis, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis) in German and Austrian Dogs: Status quo and Review of Distribution, Transmission, Clinical Findings, Diagnostics and Prophylaxis.

    Nikola Pantchev;Silvia Pluta;Elke Huisinga;Stephanie Nather

Frequent Co-Authors

Franz Josef Conraths
Franz Josef Conraths Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut
Gereon Schares
Gereon Schares Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut
Christian Bauer
Christian Bauer University of Giessen
Carlos Hermosilla
Carlos Hermosilla University of Giessen
Roland Schaper
Roland Schaper Independent Scientist / Consultant, Germany
Andrei Daniel Mihalca
Andrei Daniel Mihalca University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca
Katrin Hartmann
Katrin Hartmann Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Luis Fernando Pita Gondim
Luis Fernando Pita Gondim Federal University of Bahia
Gianluca D’Amico
Gianluca D’Amico University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca
Domenico Otranto
Domenico Otranto University of Bari Aldo Moro

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a degree in Animal Science or Veterinary Medicine opens doors to diverse career opportunities beyond traditional roles. Many students explore complementary fields that emphasize health, care, and management of living organisms. For instance, understanding the principles behind physical health can lead some to online degrees in exercise science, which offer valuable insights into biological systems and wellness strategies. If you're interested, check out exercise science degrees online for flexible learning options.

For those inclined towards leadership and administrative roles in sports and health sectors, paths like becoming an athletic director require specific training and skills. The article on how to become an athletic director provides a clear roadmap on gaining the necessary qualifications and understanding the salary expectations and career progression.

Additionally, professionals interested in behavioral analysis and therapy can benefit from programs like BCaBA accredited degrees, which prepare students for certification and practical application in various settings. Explore the options on bcaba accredited programs to find suitable courses both online and in-person.

Lastly, those passionate about mental health and educational support systems might consider online school psychology programs. These accredited programs offer comprehensive training to work effectively in school environments, meeting student psychological needs. More information is available at online school psychology programs.

Best Scientists Citing Nikola Pantchev

Trending Scientists