Evaluation of the trūRapid™ FOUR heartworm antigen test: a reliable point-of-care diagnostic tool for heartworm detection in dogs [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Heartworm disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis, is a globally distributed and clinically significant cardiopulmonary condition affecting dogs and other animal species. Dogs typically lack overt clinical signs in the early stages of infection,
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Clinicopathologic variables according to disease severity in dogs with heartworm disease [PDF]
BMC Veterinary ResearchBackground Canine heartworm disease is associated with various clinicopathologic abnormalities; however, most previous studies have focused on comparisons between infected and non-infected dogs rather than differences according to disease severity.
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The American Heartworm Society and Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ 2024 Shelter Heartworm Management Practices Survey [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground The 2024 Shelter Heartworm Management Practices Survey was performed to update current knowledge on heartworm management practices in animal shelters, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Prevalence and epidemiology of canine and feline heartworm infection in Taiwan
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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Parasitologia, 2023 Since the mid-1990s, male-only heartworm infections have been considered undetectable using antigen tests based on experimental studies. Results from those studies are in contrast to reports in the decade prior showing variable male heartworm antigen ...
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Dirofilaria immitis Could Be a Risk Factor for the Development of Allergic Diseases in Humans
Animals, 2020 The Canary Islands are hyperendemic for canine heartworm and the risk of zoonotic infection is high. Additionally, there is evidence of development of allergies due to nematode infections in animals and humans.
José Alberto Montoya-Alonso +5 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2022 Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease continues to increase and spread, remaining one of the most important and pathogenic parasitic diseases of dogs, despite the regular use of macrocyclic lactones (MLs) in preventive products.
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First report on clinical feline heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infection in Romania
Helminthologia, 2020 Dirofilaria immitis (Nematoda: Filarioidea) is the causative agent of heartworm disease (HWD), a severe and potentially fatal condition in dogs. Although cats are considered more resistant to infection than dogs, they are also susceptible to heartworm ...
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Anesthesia for the dog with heartworm disease: a brief, practical review
Parasites & Vectors, 2023 Dogs with heartworm disease may present for procedures that require anesthesia. This article is a brief, practical review of anesthetic techniques for dogs with heartworm. Dogs with heartworm, such as in a shelter that undergo spay and neuter procedures,
Jane Quandt
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