Dirofilariasis represents a zoonotic mosaic, which includes two main filarial species
(Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens) that have adapted to canine, feline, and human hosts with …

The prevalence and intensity of infections caused by protozoa, nematodes, trematodes,
cestodes, and arthropods is higher in males than females. The primary thesis of this review …

Heartworm disease due to Dirofilaria immitis continues to cause severe disease and even
death in dogs and other animals in many parts of the world, even though safe, highly …

Cardiopulmonary dirofilariasis is a cosmopolitan disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis,
which affects mainly canids and felids. Moreover, it causes zoonotic infections, producing …

In Italy, dogs and cats are at risk of becoming infected by different vector-borne pathogens,
including protozoa, bacteria, and helminths. Ticks, fleas, phlebotomine sand flies, and …

Background Dirofilaria immitis causes heartworm disease, a chronic and potentially fatal
cardiopulmonary disease which mainly affects dogs and cats. It is present in most of Spain …

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 …

Sera from three groups of cats under different experimental conditions were studied by
ELISA to assess the host's immune response against synthetic peptides derived from …

Various cardio-pulmonary parasitic nematodes infecting cats have recently been fascinating
and stimulating the attention of the Academia, pharmaceutical companies, and veterinary …

Cats are considered a susceptible host for Dirofilaria immitis; however, increased host
resistance is reflected by relatively low adult worm burdens in natural and experimental …