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 …

Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens are endemic throughout Europe and southern eastern
regions of Asia and reported with increasing frequency in Africa. Nevertheless, the …

Sheltered and stray dogs, exposed to zoonotic parasites, including protozoa, helminths, and
arthropods, may represent a major threat to public health. Resources for addressing health …

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 …

Vector‐borne transmitted helminthic zoonosis affects the health and economy of both
developing and developed countries. The concept of episystem includes the set of …

Vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) of canines are a diverse range of infectious agents,
including viruses, bacteria, protozoa and multicellular parasites, that are pernicious and …

The heartworm Dirofilaria immitis is the causative agent of cardiopulmonary dirofilariosis in
dogs and cats and also infects humans. The current knowledge about this parasite in South …

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 …

A premature female Dirofilaria species, subsequently identified as Dirofilaria repens by its
morphological features and mitochondrial 12S ribosomal RNA (12S rRNA) gene sequence …

Abstract Background Heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, has long been recognized in Taiwanese
dogs but feline heartworm infection has been largely overlooked by veterinarians and pet …