Dirofilaria immitis is a parasitic filarial nematode responsible for heartworm disease in
domestic as well as wild canines and felines and pulmonary or cutaneous infections in …

Current systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate the prevalence reports of filariasis
in animals in Iran along with human cases. Studies were screened, relevant papers were …

Among the zoonotic mosquito-borne nematodes, Dirofilaria repens and Dirofilaria immitis
(Spirurida, Onchocercidae) are highly significant from a public health perspective. While D …

We report two cases of ectopic dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria immitis in the
subconjunctival and subcutaneous tissues of dogs. In Case 1, a 10-year-old female poodle …

Abstract Background Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens are vector-borne zoonotic
parasites which affect mainly dogs and humans worldwide. In Iran, information about the …

Dirofilariasis is a metazoonoses transmitted by certain mosquito genera (Culicidae: Diptera).
Chiefly canids are the reservoirs of Dirofilaria spp. This article analyzed all published …

Abstract Background Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens are the causative agents of
cardiopulmonary and subcutaneous dirofilariosis, respectively. This neglected disease …

This study reported the occurrence of microfilariae from blood samples of dogs from the city
of Aracaju, Sergipe, and correlate the prevalence of those infections with the age and sex of …

Introduction: Today, insect-borne diseases are increasing in the world due to climate
changes, population growth, and the spread of marginalization in cities. Dirofilariasis is also …

Background and objectives The present study was carried out to assess the presence of
canine Dirofilaria immitis infection in pet dogs in China. Materials and methods From …