Parasitic lung diseases are caused by a number of parasites as a result of transient passage
in the lung or as a result of an immunologic reaction. The clinical presentation may be in the …

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 …

Dirofilariasis is a zoonosis caused by nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria. Dirofilaria immitis
is cosmopolitan as regards its distribution in animals, being responsible for human …

The landscape of parasitic infections in the United States has shifted dramatically over the
past century. Although infections such as malaria have been successfully eliminated, others …

Background The mosquito-borne zoonotic parasite Dirofilaria immitis continues to spread
northwards in Europe. This parasite can cause potentially life-threatening heartworm …

Dirofilariasis is a zoonotic infection transmitted by several species of mosquitoes. A 16-year-
old boy presented with forearm swelling of two months duration. Imaging studies revealed a …

Simple Summary Portugal's favourable climate renders it a hotspot for Dirofilaria immitis in
dogs, leading to endemicity. This study aimed to provide an updated assessment of disease …

Chemoprophylactic prevention of veterinary heartworm disease in companion animals,
caused by the vector-borne nematode parasite Dirofilaria immitis, is a multi-billion-dollar …

Simple Summary Parasitic filarial nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria pose a significant
threat to veterinary health, affecting dogs, cats, and occasionally humans. In Serbia …

Background Human pulmonary dirofilariasis (HPD) is rare in Hungary, and it stems from
Dirofilaria immitis, mainly transmitted through mosquito bites, with dogs as primary hosts …