Keds, the enigmatic flies and their role as vectors of pathogens
MA Bezerra-Santos, D Otranto - Acta Tropica, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Hippoboscid flies (Diptera: Hippoboscidae), commonly known as keds or louse
flies, have been for long time overlooked by the scientific community, and their vector role of …
flies, have been for long time overlooked by the scientific community, and their vector role of …
[HTML][HTML] Cutaneous filarioid nematodes of dogs in the United States: Are they emerging, neglected, or underdiagnosed parasites?
J Gruntmeir, M Kelly, RAN Ramos… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
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 …
are medically important. They are represented by species in which microfilariae were found …
Detection of Canine Vector-Borne Filariasis and Their Wolbachia Endosymbionts in French Guiana
Y Laidoudi, JL Marié, D Tahir, S Watier-Grillot… - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
In French Guiana, canine heartworm disease is well known, but the diversity of filarial
parasites of dogs remains largely unknown. A total of 98 canine blood samples from …
parasites of dogs remains largely unknown. A total of 98 canine blood samples from …
Optimizing heartworm diagnosis in dogs using multiple test combinations
JN Lane, A Litster, SE Little, JY Rodriguez… - Parasites & …, 2021 - Springer
Background Various heartworm (HW) diagnostic testing modalities detect products of, or
reactions to, different life cycle stages of Dirofilaria immitis. Microfilariae (Mf) can be directly …
reactions to, different life cycle stages of Dirofilaria immitis. Microfilariae (Mf) can be directly …
Detection of heartworm antigen without cross-reactivity to helminths and protozoa following heat treatment of canine serum
JM Gruntmeir, NM Thompson, MT Long, BL Blagburn… - Parasites & …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Detection of Dirofilaria immitis, or heartworm, through antigen in sera is
the primary means of diagnosing infections in dogs. In recent years, the practice of heat …
the primary means of diagnosing infections in dogs. In recent years, the practice of heat …
False positive antigen test for Dirofilaria immitis after heat treatment of the blood sample in a microfilaremic dog infected with Acanthocheilonema dracunculoides
V Szatmári, MW van Leeuwen, CJ Piek, L Venco - Parasites & Vectors, 2020 - Springer
Background Dirofilaria immitis is responsible for heartworm disease in dogs in endemic
areas worldwide. Screening for this infection is done by blood tests. Antigen testing is the …
areas worldwide. Screening for this infection is done by blood tests. Antigen testing is the …
Antifilarial chemotherapy: current options in veterinary medicine
J Ketzis, C Epe - Human and Animal Filariases: Landscape …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Chemotherapy options for the prevention of adult Dirofilaria immitis infections and other
filarial species in dogs and cats focus primarily on the use of macrocyclic lactones. While …
filarial species in dogs and cats focus primarily on the use of macrocyclic lactones. While …
Veterinary diagnosis of filarial infection
C Evans, N Pilotte, S Williams… - Human and Animal …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Filarial worms are a unique group of parasites with importance in both human and veterinary
medicine. These parasites are typically long‐lived and difficult to detect, often causing …
medicine. These parasites are typically long‐lived and difficult to detect, often causing …
Microfilaremic infection in canine filariosis in Colombia: a challenge in morphological and molecular diagnostics
MV Esteban-Mendoza, VH Arcila-Quiceno… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Canine filariosis is caused by filiform nematodes and affects several species of animals as
well as humans. The disease produces a wide range of symptoms that can often be …
well as humans. The disease produces a wide range of symptoms that can often be …
BROWN DOG TICKS IN NORTH AMERICA
ITBYBDOG TICKS - EMERGING PARASITIC INFECTIONS …, 2022 - search.proquest.com
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AMERICA In North America, there are currently two main populations of brown dog ticks: the …
AMERICA In North America, there are currently two main populations of brown dog ticks: the …