Filarioid nematodes, which are vector-borne parasites of cosmopolitan distribution, of dogs
are medically important. They are represented by species in which microfilariae were found …

Background Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is one of the most important
parasitic nematodes of domestic dogs, causing a potentially serious disease …

Dirofilaria species are mosquito‐borne filarial nematodes, with a high veterinary and public
health importance, but growing evidence also indicates their frequent occurrence in wildlife …

Abstract Introduction Since 24 February 2022, the day the Russian aggression against
Ukraine began, millions of refugees and thousands of pets crossed the Polish-Ukrainian …

Background Dirofilariasis is a vector-borne disease caused by parasitic nematodes of the
genus Dirofilaria spp., considered an emerging concern in both veterinary and human …

Dirofilaria repens is a paradigmatic example of an emerging vector-borne pathogen (VBP) in
both human and veterinary fields. The spatial expansion and the increasing zoonotic impact …

Canine filariasis is caused by nematodes from the family Onchocercidae, which is
transmitted by arthropod vectors. The disease is commonly found in Southeast Asia and …

Background Dirofilariasis is a vector-borne disease caused by parasitic nematodes of the
genus Dirofilaria spp., considered an emerging problem of both veterinary and human …

Dirofilaria spp. are vector-borne filarial nematodes that affect a variety of animal species,
including humans. Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens are the two main zoonotic …