Dirofilariosis, caused by Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens, is (re-) emerging worldwide. Dogs
are the main reservoirs, while human infection has recently become an important focus of …

The island of Gran Canaria is a hyperendemic area for canine dirofilariasis. The aim of the
present study was to provide data on Dirofilaria immitis in dogs, cats, and humans on this …

Dirofilaria immitis is the causal agent of canine and feline cardiopulmonary dirofilariasis.
Moreover, the existence of canine dirofilariasis implies a risk for human populations living in …

The cardiopulmonary dirofilariosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis, is a vector-borne infection,
which can be transmitted to humans. The main hosts are both domestic and wild canids …

Argentina is one of the four South American countries where the presence of Dirofilaria
immitis is currently confirmed. The objective of this study was to review information on …

The aim of the present study was compare the prevalence of D. immitis in dogs and
seroprevalence in humans of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain) taking into …

Since dirofilariosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis is a vector-borne disease, its distribution
depends on environmental conditions as well as demographic factors and the management …

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 …

A study on the occurrence of Dirofilaria immitis and its vectors was carried out in order to
assess the prevalence of the disease in dogs in previously non-endemic areas of southern …

A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the frequency and factors associated
with Dirofilaria immitis infection in pet dogs in the metropolitan area of the Colombian …