[HTML][HTML] Heartworm disease–Overview, intervention, and industry perspective
S Noack, J Harrington, DS Carithers… - International Journal for …, 2021 - Elsevier
Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is a major parasitic threat for dogs and cats
around the world. Because of its impact on the health and welfare of companion animals …
around the world. Because of its impact on the health and welfare of companion animals …
Treatment of dogs with severe heartworm disease
MK Ames, CE Atkins - Veterinary Parasitology, 2020 - Elsevier
Fortunately, the majority of dogs diagnosed with heartworm infection are asymptomatic (or
have only mild symptoms such as intermittent cough) and go through adulticide therapy …
have only mild symptoms such as intermittent cough) and go through adulticide therapy …
[HTML][HTML] Elimination of Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs, Linosa island, Italy, 2020–2022
E Brianti, E Napoli, G De Benedetto… - Emerging Infectious …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract On Linosa Island, Italy, Dirofilaria immitis infection has been hyperendemic in dogs
and seroprevalent among islanders. In 2020, we implemented a heartworm disease …
and seroprevalent among islanders. In 2020, we implemented a heartworm disease …
[HTML][HTML] An accessible alternative to melarsomine:“moxi-doxy” for treatment of adult heartworm infection in dogs
LS Jacobson, BA DiGangi - Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Canine heartworm infection, caused by the filarial parasite Dirofilaria immitis, represents a
serious and expanding animal welfare concern that is expected to increase due to the …
serious and expanding animal welfare concern that is expected to increase due to the …
[HTML][HTML] Increasing temperature denatures canine IgG reducing its ability to inhibit heartworm antigen detection
Background Immune complexing of target antigen to high affinity host antibody is recognized
to impact the sensitivity of commercial heartworm antigen tests. Published information …
to impact the sensitivity of commercial heartworm antigen tests. Published information …
[HTML][HTML] Heartworm adulticide treatment: a tropical perspective
F Dantas-Torres, J Ketzis, G Pérez Tort, AD Mihalca… - Parasites & vectors, 2023 - Springer
Dirofilaria immitis (the canine heartworm) is widespread in the tropics, with prevalence
surpassing 30% in high-risk areas. In addition to the suitable climatic conditions that favour …
surpassing 30% in high-risk areas. In addition to the suitable climatic conditions that favour …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of canine heartworm infection in Queensland, Australia: comparison of diagnostic methods and investigation of factors associated with reduction …
C Constantinoiu, C Croton, MBA Paterson, L Knott… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background The prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs is increasing
globally and spreading into new areas. Prevalence of dirofilariosis in the state of …
globally and spreading into new areas. Prevalence of dirofilariosis in the state of …
[HTML][HTML] Improved Antigen Detection of Male-Only Dirofilaria immitis Infections in Canine Serum after Heat Treatment for Immune Complex Dissociation
J Gruntmeir, M Long, B Blagburn, H Walden - Parasitologia, 2023 - mdpi.com
Since the mid-1990s, male-only heartworm infections have been considered undetectable
using antigen tests based on experimental studies. Results from those studies are in …
using antigen tests based on experimental studies. Results from those studies are in …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of semi-annual therapy of an extended-release injectable moxidectin suspension and oral doxycycline in Dirofilaria immitis naturally infected dogs
B Alberigi, JI Fernandes, JP Paiva… - Parasites & …, 2020 - Springer
Background Dirofilaria immitis is a life-threatening nematode spreading globally. Arsenical
treatment is currently recommended for removal of adult worms. However, arsenical …
treatment is currently recommended for removal of adult worms. However, arsenical …