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The prevalence of B. transfuga was higher in late autumn, with high-risk infection areas identified in both late summer and autumn. In contrast, Uncinaria spp. and D. dendriticum showed no seasonal variation, while D. dendriticum exhibited spatial clustering patterns similar to B. transfuga but without clear seasonal trends. These findings highlight the widespread occurrence and complexity of parasitic infections in Greek brown bears. 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