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Poor vector efficiency of Culex quinquefasciatus following infection with Dirofilaria immitis. [PDF]
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Persistent pleural effusion secondary to sarcomatosis in a dog
Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025.Abstract A 6‐year‐old, neutered, male German shepherd dog presented to the Emergency and Critical Care Service at the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center with bilateral pleural effusion. Thoracic computed tomography, among other diagnostics, failed to identify the cause of the pleural effusion.
Daniel N. Feinbloom +2 more
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Detection of Dirofilaria immitis in a brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Greece
Helminthologia, 2017 Dirofilaria immitis (canine heartworm) is a filarial nematode found in the pulmonary circulation and the heart of susceptible hosts. It represents an important zoonotic vector-borne disease of domestic dogs and several wildlife species.
Papadopoulos E. +5 more
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Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025.Abstract A 21‐month‐old, male poodle was referred for evaluation of acute lethargy, anorexia and hypovolaemic shock. Initial diagnostic work‐up revealed severe regenerative anaemia, thrombocytopenia and leukocytosis. Abdominal ultrasonography identified free fluid and a suspected mass, with haemoperitoneum confirmed via abdominocentesis.
Catherine Giraldo‐Pino
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Parasites & VectorsBackground The mosquito-borne zoonotic parasite Dirofilaria immitis continues to spread northwards in Europe. This parasite can cause potentially life-threatening heartworm disease in dogs and pulmonary dirofilariasis in humans and is, therefore, a major
Maare Mõttus +2 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2020 Background Canine heartworm disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis, has global veterinary importance. In Australia, the prevalence of canine heartworm infection decreased markedly following the introduction of over-the-counter macrocyclic lactones.
Bronwyn Orr +9 more
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Survey of canine heartworm in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1999 Six hundred and eleven random-source dogs (338 male, 273 female) one year of age or older, from six sections of the city of Recife, Pernambuco, were examined antemortem for circulating microfilariae Dirofilaria immitis and Dipetalonema reconditum adult ...
Leucio Câmara Alves +7 more
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Patent Landscape of Helminth Vaccines and Related Technologies [PDF]
, 2013 Executive Summary This report focuses on patent landscape analysis of technologies related to vaccines targeting parasitic worms, also known as helminths.
Burke, Rayna +4 more
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Intestinal parasites of owned dogs and cats from metropolitan and micropolitan areas: prevalence, zoonotic risks, and pet owner awareness in northern Italy [PDF]
, 2014 Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats are cosmopolitan pathogens with zoonotic potential for humans. Our investigation considered their diffusion in dogs and cats from northern Italy areas, specifically the metropolitan area of Milan and two micropolitan
Berrilli, F +4 more
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