A dog microfilariae prevalence and risk factor survey was conducted in 51 contiguous
municipalities of the Mt. Vesuvius area (Campania region, southern Italy) in order to add …

Background Epidemiological investigations were carried out in the Lazio Region to assess
the status of canine filariosis and to evaluate the actual risk for veterinary and medical public …

A field survey aimed at updating knowledge of the distribution and prevalence of filarial
infections in the Piedmont region was undertaken. Blood samples were collected from 2628 …

A survey was conducted in Spain to update and expand information currently available on
the prevalence of infection by filarids in dogs. Between August 1987 and March 1988, blood …

This survey was conducted to investigate the presence of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria
repens in native dogs and cats living in an area of Italy where animal and human …

Filarial infections of dogs are attracting attention across Europe because of the risk of spread
into previously non-endemic areas (eg Dirofilaria repens with Culicidae as vectors) and as …

Field and laboratory studies were performed in order to assess the degree of canine
dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria immitis (Leidy) in the Baix Llobregat region, a fluvial area …

Between June 1993 and May 1996 infections with filariae were diagnosed in 80 dogs. Five
animals were infected with Dirofilaria repens and three other dogs with Dipetalonema …

The study presents the comprehensive results of a detailed epidemiological study on canine
dirofilariosis in Slovakia, Central Europe. More than 4000 dogs were investigated, and …

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 …