Dirofilariasis is a vector-borne disease frequent in many countries. Not only infected dogs,
but also cats and wild canids (including wolves and foxes), represent important sources of …

The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors concerning
Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs from Figueira da Foz, located in the central region of …

Dirofilaria immitis is a zoonotic filarid that mainly affects the domestic dog, causing a
generally fatal chronic disease, known as heart worm disease. In addition to dogs, the …

Dirofilariosis is a severe vector-borne emergent disease that is spreading worldwide and
becoming a serious threat to human and veterinary public health. Portugal, a Mediterranean …

The heartworm Dirofilaria immitis is the causative agent of cardiopulmonary dirofilariosis in
dogs and cats and also infects humans. The current knowledge about this parasite in South …

Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis a zoonotic, vector-borne parasite and
one of the most pathogenic nematode parasites of the dog. The epidemiological status of …

Dirofilariosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) is a zoonosis, considered an
endemic disease of dogs and cats in several countries of Western Europe, including …

Dirofilaria immitis is endemic in Portugal. Several studies have reported the presence of
canine heartworm disease, although no previous studies on feline infections have been …

Feline heartworm disease is a vector-borne parasitical disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.
Heartworm infection in dogs is prevalent in the Mediterranean countries. Information about …

Abstract Background The nematodes Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens are enzootic in
Greece. In the light of evidence of dirofilariosis spreading to new areas around the world, the …