Canine dirofilariosis in the Americas is primarily caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a mosquito-
borne filarial worm infecting dogs, which may also infect and cause disease in other …

Onchocercidae nematodes are heteroxenous parasites with worldwide distribution, and
some of the species associated to animals may present zoonotic potential. Climatic changes …

Dirofilaria immitis, a parasite that mainly infects domestic or wild canids, but can infect
felines or humans as well, is frequent in many Brazilian areas. The main objective of this …

Dirofilaria immitis is the causative agent of canine heartworm disease, a severe health
problem in dogs, especially in coastal areas of tropical and subtropical regions of the world …

Chile is a large country with a marked range of climate conditions that make it an ideal
scenario for the study of vector-borne parasites (VBPs); however, knowledge about their …

Dirofilaria immitis infection is routinely detected in dogs during veterinary care in tropical and
subtropical regions worldwide. Parasitological tests for the detection of this infection are …

Mosquitoes are important vectors of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens, the nematodes
that cause canine filariasis. Depending on geographical location, the specific vector species …

Purpose Medical and veterinary filarial nematodes are transmitted by blood-feeding vectors.
In dogs, these parasites are mainly represented by nematodes in which microfilariae dwell …

Heartworm (HTW) infection in cats is associated with persistent pulmonary pathology, even
when clinical signs are absent. Treatment options for cats are limited once infected, making …

Arthropod-borne infections are dependent on environmental conditions; therefore,
anthropomorphic meddling may disrupt the natural balance that maintains wildlife. It is …