Updates on the distribution and host spectrum of Dirofilaria repens in the Republic of Uzbekistan

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Dirofilaria immitis infection in the Pelagie archipelago: The southernmost hyperendemic focus in Europe

Emanuele Brianti et al.

Summary: Due to various factors like colonization by invasive mosquito species, increased animal movement, and lack of chemoprophylactic strategies in non-endemic regions, heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis may spread to new territories in southern Europe previously unaffected, posing a real threat to animal and human health.

TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES (2022)

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Zoonotic Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens infection in humans and an integrative approach to the diagnosis

Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan et al.

Summary: Dirofilariosis caused by D. immitis and D. repens is common in dogs from Mediterranean countries, with a significant proportion of infected individuals remaining asymptomatic. A study conducted in the Pelagie archipelagos revealed serological and molecular evidence of these parasites in the human population, emphasizing the importance of the One Health approach in diagnosing, treating, and controlling zoonotic parasitic diseases.

ACTA TROPICA (2021)

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Efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard®) in preventing the transmission of Leishmania infantum and Dirofilaria immitis to sheltered dogs in a highly endemic area

Rossella Panarese et al.

Summary: The study results showed that afoxolaner is effective in reducing the transmission of D. immitis and L. infantum, with a significant difference in seasonal incidence only observed for D. immitis infection. Preventive measures are recommended throughout the year in endemic areas to reduce the risk of pathogen transmission.

PARASITES & VECTORS (2021)

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