Prevalence and epidemiology of canine and feline heartworm infection in Taiwan [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2017 Background Heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, has long been recognized in Taiwanese dogs but feline heartworm infection has been largely overlooked by veterinarians and pet owners. The main goal of this study was to determine the prevalence and epidemiology
Ta-Li Lu +3 more
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A One Health Perspective on Heartworm Disease: Allergy Risk in Owners of Infected Dogs in Gran Canaria (Spain) [PDF]
AnimalsHeartworm disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis and transmitted by mosquitoes, represents a major veterinary and zoonotic concern. Beyond its recognized cardiopulmonary effects in dogs, increasing evidence suggests that parasite-derived antigens may ...
José Alberto Montoya-Alonso +5 more
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Unusually low infection rate of Dirofilaria immitis in its wildlife hosts by the northern border of the Mediterranean climate zone in Hungary [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceWildlife-originating zoonotic pathogens represent a special form of human-wildlife conflict. Disease spillover and spillback can cause health damage to both sides.
Eszter Nagy +8 more
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Feline Heartworm in Clinical Settings in a High Canine Prevalence Area
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 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 prevention an important topic for discussion with cat owners. In Brazil,
Julie Levy +2 more
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Historical and Projected Impact of Global Climate Change on the Extrinsic Incubation of <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i>. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe have used past temperature records and future temperature projections to understand the past and possible future epidemiology of canine heartworm. The range of the area hyperendemic for heartworm may change in the future, especially in extreme carbon emissions scenarios.
Atkinson PJ, Nielsen TD, Caraguel C.
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Echocardiographic Assessment of the Pulmonary Vein to Pulmonary Artery Ratio in Canine Heartworm Disease [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Carretón E +2 more
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Canine Heartworm in Southeastern of Iran with Review of disease distribution [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2014 Background: Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is mosquito-borne filarial nematode capable of causing serious cardiopulmonary disease in canines and felines, and pulmonary dirofilariasis in man. This research was conducted with the objectives of determining
Javad Khedri +4 more
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Current State of Canine Heartworm in Portugal. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)The favourable geo-climatic conditions in Portugal have made it highly conducive to the development of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs, leading to its identification as an endemic region. This nematode is rapidly spreading across Europe, particularly in northeastern countries.
Esteves-Guimarães J +11 more
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The compliance and revenue benefits of ProHeart Vs monthly heartworm disease preventives in the US.
PLoS ONE, 2022 The aim of the current study was to understand how the canine heartworm disease preventive ProHeart® 12 (extended-release injectable moxidectin, PH 12), impacts heartworm preventive purchase compliance and veterinary practice revenue over time compared ...
Kennedy Mwacalimba +4 more
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CANINE HEARTWORMS IN COYOTES IN ILLINOIS [PDF]
Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2003 Canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease affects wild canids and may be a factor impacting the health and population dynamics of coyotes (Canis latrans). Coyotes may serve also as a potential reservoir for transmission of these parasites to domestic dogs. We investigated 920 coyotes harvested by hunters and trappers throughout Illinois (USA) from
Thomas A, Nelson +2 more
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