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First molecular characterization of Dirofilaria vector species and the distribution of canine dirofilariasis in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
BackgroundDirofilariasis is a vector-borne parasitic infection caused by filarial nematodes belonging to the genus Dirofilaria. Sri Lanka has reported the highest prevalence of human dirofilariasis cases in Asia.
Sajani Amarasinghe, Koshila Ranasinghe, Wasana Rodrigo, Deepika Amarasinghe, Tharaka Ranathunge   +4 more
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Subcutaneous human Dirofilariasis in Vidarbha

Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2015
Zoonotic filariasis due to Dirofilaria repens is prevalent in several regions of the world. Human dirofilariasis due to D. repens has not been widely recognized in India, but few cases reported from some parts of India.
Sarika Prabhakar Kombade, R S Mantri, N A Ambhore, R P Karyakarte   +3 more
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Molecular Screening of Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) for Vector‐Borne Zoonotic Pathogens, South Moravia, Czech Republic

Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 73, Issue 1, Page 95-106, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Black flies (Simuliidae) are globally distributed blood‐feeding arthropods and vectors of viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens to many animal species, including humans. We investigated the occurrence of selected vector‐borne pathogens in black flies in South Moravia, Czech Republic, and evaluated their possible role in the ...
Silvie Šikutová, Kristína Mravcová, Jan Mendel, Oldřich Šebesta, Bohumil Sak, Nikola Holubová, Martin Kváč, Clifton McKee, Peter H. Adler, D. Otranto, Ivo Rudolf   +10 more
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Periorbital Dirofilaria repens imported to Denmark: A human case report

IDCases, 2015
Dirofilaria repens, a filarial nematode of dogs and other carnivores, can accidentally infect humans. The infection occurs widely throughout Europe. We report a case of D. repens in a Danish woman who had been traveling to Crete.
Kristine Klintebjerg, Eskild Petersen, Natalia Yurievna Pshenichnaya, Larisa Alexandrovna Ermakova, Sergey Andreevich Nagorny, Carsten Schade Larsen   +5 more
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Genotypic assignment of infection by Dirofilaria repens

Parasitology International, 2002
Dirofilariasis is a parasitic disease, which if treated inappropriately due to misdiagnosis, can cause unwanted complications particularly when the infection is located in the breast. The numerous obstacles that can cause misdiagnosis of dirofilariases by standard morphological procedures prompted the development of a Dirofilaria repens-specific direct
Vakalis, N, Vougioukas, N, Patsoula, E, Spanakos, G, Sioutopoulou, DO, Vamvakopoulos, NC   +5 more
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Dirofilaria immitis Infection and First Molecular Characterization in Domestic Dogs From Areas of Northwest Mexico

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Dirofilaria immitis is a parasitic nematode of veterinary importance and zoonotic risk that has been reported in central and southern states of México, as a parasite of domestic and wild dogs. However, in the northwestern area of the country, its presence and prevalence are unknown.
Julián A. García-Montes, Hipólito Castillo-Ureta, Edith H. Torres-Montoya, José M. Zazueta-Moreno, José I. Torres-Avendaño, Lucio R. Ibañez-Garduño, Vicente Olimón-Andalón, Annete I. Apodaca-Medina, Juana Cazares-Martinez, Juan J. Ríos-Tostado, Satabdi Datta Choudhury   +10 more
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Dirofilaria immitis in Two Cats From Italy

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2025.
Feline dirofilariosis is infrequent, and diagnosis may be overlooked. This study reports two cases of Dirofilaria immitis infections in cats from Central‐Northern Italy, diagnosed by both direct (antigenic test, molecular analyses) and indirect detection methods (indirect ELISA), as well as by imaging investigations (i.e., thoracic radiography and ...
Mariaelisa Carbonara, Luigi Venco, Elena Bossolini, Giulia Roncetti, Vanessa R. Barrs, Domenico Otranto   +5 more
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First cases of canine dirofilariosis inSlovakia: a case report

Veterinární Medicína, 2005
Dogs from two locations in West Slovakiasuspected to have dirofilariosis were tested with the help of microfilariae detection, histochemical identification of microfilaria species and Dirofilaria immitis specific antigen detection in the blood serum. Six
V. Svobodova, Z. Svobodova, V. Beladicova, D. Valentova   +3 more
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Current Distribution of Selected Vector‐borne Diseases in Domestic Dogs From Bucharest, Romania

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2025.
Serological testing of 317 dogs in Bucharest (2020‐2024) revealed an overall Canine vector‐borne diseases (CVBD) seroprevalence of 8.8%, with Dirofilaria immitis (12.62%) being the most common. Shelter and older dogs had higher infection rates. Climate change and vector expansion may influence pathogen spread, underscoring the need for enhanced ...
Ioana Sandu, Cristian Daniel Cristea, Angela M. Ionică, Georgiana Deak   +3 more
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Human Dirofilariasis

Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 2021
Dirofilaria is a parasitic nematode of domestic and wilds animals that can infect humans accidentally via the bite of potential vectors. Zoonotic filariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens (D. repens) is prevalent in several regions of the world.
Joji Peter, Priya Thomas, Deepu George Mathew, Eldhose George   +3 more
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