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 …

In the past few decades, the relevance of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens, causing
cardiopulmonary and subcutaneous dirofilariosis in dogs and cats, and of Angiostrongylus …

Anthelmintic resistance is a threat to global food security. In order to alleviate the selection
pressure for resistance and maintain drug efficacy, management strategies increasingly aim …

Abstract Background Strains of Dirofilaria immitis suspected of lack of efficacy (LOE) to
macrocyclic lactone (ML) preventive drugs have been increasingly reported in dogs by …

Dirofilariosis is a severe vector-borne emergent disease that is spreading worldwide and
becoming a serious threat to human and veterinary public health. Portugal, a Mediterranean …

Abstract Background The nematodes Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens are enzootic in
Greece. In the light of evidence of dirofilariosis spreading to new areas around the world, the …

Background This paper examines the individual factors that influence prevalence rates of
canine heartworm in the contiguous United States. A data set provided by the Companion …

Wild canids serve as reservoir for various vector-borne pathogens of veterinary and medical
importance, including the canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis. In North and Central …

Background Canine filarioids are important nematodes transmitted to dogs by arthropods.
Diagnosis of canine filariosis is accomplished by the microscopic identification of …

Background Canine heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease for which treatment is
financially burdensome for many pet owners. Prevention is strongly advocated by the …