… Dirofilariosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) is a zoonosis, considered an … Portugal.
This study assesses the levels of D. immitis exposure in humans from Northern Portugal, to …

… Dirofilaria immitis is endemic in Portugal. Several … immitis in cats and dogs from central and
northern Portugal. Blood samples from 434 cats were tested for circulating anti-D. immitis and …

… from Portugal regarding its distribution and impact. Aiming to clarify this, canine whole blood
samples (n = 244) from the north of Portugal were tested for Dirofilaria … for Dirofilaria immitis (…

… Dirofilaria immitis is a parasitic nematode endemic in the … immitis, wild carnivores such
as wolves and foxes are … ) and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from northern Portugal for D. …

… These animals were detected in northern, central and southern areas of Portugal, a
circumstance which indicates active infections throughout the country. Additionally, 1.32% (12/906) …

… Dirofilaria immitis, Dirofilaria repens, and other concurrent filarial species in animal reservoirs.
… animals found in northern and southern areas of Portugal [44]. Dirofilaria immitis has also …

… pattern of dirofilariosis in Portugal is scarce and outdated. To … current prevalence of Dirofilaria
immitis infection in shelter … Dirofilaria infection in northern and north central Portugal, with …

… in Portugal, confirming the occurrence of both diseases in canids either from northern, …
Figure 3 - Adult nematodes of Dirofilaria immitis collected at the necropsy of a pinniped and a …

… Portugal’s favourable climate renders it a hotspot for Dirofilaria immitis in dogs, leading to …
the presence of this parasite in northern Portugal, leading to an insufficient implementation of …

… caused by the nematode Dirofilaria immitis (Spirurida, Onchocercidae… Both parasitoses are
endemic in Portugal, with an overall … Risk of canine and human exposure to Dirofilaria immitis …