Dirofilaria repens infection of the eye. [PDF]
J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect, 2022 Abstract We present the first report of a live subconjunctival Dirofilaria Repens in the Nordic countries. A woman had been in India five months before her symptoms started with redness and a foreign sensation in her eye. A worm that moved was found under her conjunctiva (film enclosed). She was instantly operated and the worm was removed (film
Engelsberg K, Bläckberg J.
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Uncovering human <i>Dirofilaria repens</i> infections: new cases in Southern Italy. [PDF]
ParasitologyDirofilaria repens is the primary etiological agent of human dirofilariosis in the Old World, with Italy reporting the highest number of cases in Europe. This study describes two new cases of D. repens infection in humans, in southern Italy, where canine
Ciuca L +10 more
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Effect of somatic antigens of Dirofilaria repens adult worms on angiogenesis, cell proliferation and migration and pseudo-capillary formation in human endothelial cells. [PDF]
Parasit Vectors, 2023 Background Angiogenesis is defined as the formation of new vessels by sprouting of endothelial cells from pre-existing vessels in response to stimuli, such as hypoxia or inflammation.
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Rapid Subcutaneous Migration of Dirofilaria repens Nematode in Facial Tissue, Italy. [PDF]
Emerg Infect DisWe report a Dirofilaria repens nematode infection in a woman in Italy who sought care for a fast-creeping lesion within her subcutaneous facial tissue.
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A Rare Case Report of a Human <i>Dirofilaria repens</i> Infection. [PDF]
MicroorganismsIn June 2024, a 41 year-old woman presented to the infectious diseases outpatient clinic with a left inguinal mass progressing in size. The patient had previously been on vacation in Greece.
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Severe and Rare Case of Human Dirofilaria repens Infection with Pleural and Subcutaneous Manifestations, Slovenia. [PDF]
Emerg Infect Dis, 2022 We report a case of human Dirofilaria repens infection in a woman in Slovenia who had concomitant pleural and subcutaneous manifestations of the infection.
Biasizzo H +9 more
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Nationwide molecular survey of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens in companion dogs and cats, United States of America. [PDF]
Parasit Vectors, 2022 Background Heartworms, Dirofilaria immitis , are known to be widespread in dogs and cats in the USA, but there have been no country-wide prevalence studies performed to date.
Smith R +8 more
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Human Dirofilaria repens Infection in Romania: A Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2012 Human dirofilariasis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by the filarial nematodes of dogs Dirofilaria repens and Dirofilaria immitis. Depending on the species involved, human infections usually manifest as one cutaneous or visceral larva migrans ...
Ioana Popescu +5 more
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Dirofilaria repens Infection Mimicking Lung Melanoma Metastasis [PDF]
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2019 Abstract We describe a rare case of Dirofilaria repens infection presenting as peripheral lung nodules and mimicking a metastatic focus from a previously diagnosed cutaneous melanoma. To avoid invasive investigations before arriving at the correct diagnosis, dirofilariasis should be included as a part of the diagnostic process in ...
Alessandra Oliva +8 more
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Molecular insights and antibody response to Dr20/22 in dogs naturally infected with Dirofilaria repens. [PDF]
Sci RepSubcutaneous dirofilariasis, caused by the parasitic nematode Dirofilaria repens, is a growing concern in Europe, affecting both dogs and humans. This study focused on D.
Pękacz M +7 more
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