Recent advances on Dirofilaria repens in dogs and humans in Europe
Dirofilaria repens is a nematode affecting domestic and wild canids, transmitted by several
species of mosquitoes. It usually causes a non-pathogenic subcutaneous infection in dogs …
species of mosquitoes. It usually causes a non-pathogenic subcutaneous infection in dogs …
The prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens in the Old World
C Genchi, LH Kramer - Veterinary parasitology, 2020 - Elsevier
Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens are endemic throughout Europe and southern eastern
regions of Asia and reported with increasing frequency in Africa. Nevertheless, the …
regions of Asia and reported with increasing frequency in Africa. Nevertheless, the …
Subcutaneous dirofilariosis (Dirofilaria repens): an infection spreading throughout the old world
C Genchi, L Kramer - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Background Two main Dirofilaria species infect dogs: D. immitis and D. repens.
While D. immitis has a worldwide distribution, D. repens is currently found only in Europe …
While D. immitis has a worldwide distribution, D. repens is currently found only in Europe …
The role of wild canids and felids in spreading parasites to dogs and cats in Europe. Part II: Helminths and arthropods
Over the last few decades, ecological factors, combined with everchanging landscapes
mainly linked to human activities (eg encroachment and tourism) have contributed to …
mainly linked to human activities (eg encroachment and tourism) have contributed to …
Dirofilaria in Humans, Dogs, and Vectors in Austria (1978–2014)—From Imported Pathogens to the Endemicity of Dirofilaria repens
HP Fuehrer, H Auer, M Leschnik… - PLoS neglected …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background Dirofilaria repens and D. immitis are filarioid helminths with domestic and wild
canids as main hosts and mosquitoes as vectors. Both species are known to cause zoonotic …
canids as main hosts and mosquitoes as vectors. Both species are known to cause zoonotic …
Zoonotic Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens infection in humans and an integrative approach to the diagnosis
Dirofilariosis by Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens is endemic in dogs from countries of
the Mediterranean basin. Both species may infect humans, with most of the infected patients …
the Mediterranean basin. Both species may infect humans, with most of the infected patients …
The current situation of canine dirofilariosis in Hungary
R Farkas, V Mag, M Gyurkovszky, N Takács… - Parasitology …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Between April and September 2017, blood samples were collected from 344
randomly selected dogs older than 1 year in 180 settlements of 19 counties in Hungary. The …
randomly selected dogs older than 1 year in 180 settlements of 19 counties in Hungary. The …
Endoparasites of European Wildcats (Felis silvestris) in Greece
The European wildcat (Felis silvestris) is the only wild felid living in Greece. Wildcat
populations are declining due to anthropogenic and phenological unfavourable conditions …
populations are declining due to anthropogenic and phenological unfavourable conditions …
The increase of exotic zoonotic helminth infections: The impact of urbanization, climate change and globalization
Zoonotic parasitic diseases are increasingly impacting human populations due to the effects
of globalization, urbanization and climate change. Here we review the recent literature on …
of globalization, urbanization and climate change. Here we review the recent literature on …
Dirofilaria infections in dogs in different areas of Greece
A Diakou, E Kapantaidakis, A Tamvakis, V Giannakis… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Background The nematodes Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens are enzootic in
Greece. In the light of evidence of dirofilariosis spreading to new areas around the world, the …
Greece. In the light of evidence of dirofilariosis spreading to new areas around the world, the …