Dirofilaria repens predominates in shelter dogs from South Romania

Cimpan, Andrei Alexandru; Baneth, Gad; Nachum‐Biala, Yaarit; Miron, Liviu; Rojas, Alicia

doi:10.1016/j.cimid.2022.101793

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“…An overall prevalence of about 8.8% for D. immitis was shown, suggesting a noticeable risk of heartworm infections in the study region. Our results are different from the findings in recently conducted survey in nearby Romania, where molecular analyses showed that among all filaroids detected in the examined dogs, D. repens is the dominant infective agent [ 38 ].…”

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Molecular Survey of Dirofilaria and Leishmania Species in Dogs from Central Balkan

Otašević

Savić

Jurhar-Pavlova

et al. 2022

Animals

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Dirofilariosis and leishmaniosis are severe parasitic diseases in dogs, and their causative agents can also be pathogenic to humans. In this study, we conducted a multicentric survey in the regions of Serbia and North Macedonia with the goal to establish an epidemiological scenario of dirofilariosis and leishmaniosis in the territory of Central Balkan. Using molecular analyses, a total of 535 dogs from Northern Serbia (NS), Southern Serbia (SS) and North Macedonia (NM) were screened for the presence of Dirofilaria spp. and Leishmania spp. We confirmed that Central Balkan is an endemic region for Dirofilaria (D.) immitis, as it was found to be the dominant species in this area, with the highest prevalence of 8.75% in NM, followed by NS (6.68%) and a significantly lower prevalence in SS (1.51%). Two dogs (2.5%) from NM were positive for Leishmania (L.) infantum infection. None of the dogs from Serbia tested positive for Leishmania spp. High prevalence and dominance of D. immitis species, and the rising threat of L. infantum spread to the territory of Serbia, suggest that preventive measures are of a great necessity to combat the spread of these vector-borne zoonoses.

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Molecular Survey of Dirofilaria and Leishmania Species in Dogs from Central Balkan

Otašević

Savić

Jurhar-Pavlova

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“…In Braz il, the fi larial species Acanthocheilonema reconditum (syn = Dipetalonema reconditum), Cercoptifi laria bainae, Dipetalonema grassi, Dirofi laria immitis and Dirofi laria repens have been recorded parasitizing wild and domestic canids [6]. However, like i n other regions of the world, A. reconditum and D. immitis are the most prevalent species in Brazil [7,6]. A. reconditum is the etiological agent for dipetalonemiasis.…”

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Acanthocheilonema Reconditum (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) in the Oral Cavity of a Dog in Northeastern Brazil: Case Report

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Costa,

de Araújo Barbosa

et al. 2023

Acta Veterinaria

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An 11-year-old male dog presenting exophthalmia and perforation of the cornea of the left eye was seen at the veterinary hospital of the State University of Maranhão. Upon physical examination, irregularly shaped granulomas of crumbly appearance were observed on the dog’s tongue. The dog was sent for ocular enucleation surgery. The following tests were requested: complete blood count, serum biochemistry, hemoparasite investigation, chest X-Ray, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, cytology and nodule histopathology. The blood count revealed neutrophilia, signs of anemia, increased total plasma protein and thrombocytopenia. Serum biochemistry and the imaging examinations showed normal results. The cytological examination on the tongue nodules showed microfilariae and the histopathological examination showed chronic glossitis. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and genetic sequencing were performed on a blood sample, which made it possible to identify the species Acanthocheilonema reconditum. This is the first record worldwide of the occurrence of microfilariae of A. reconditum on tongue nodules. This finding serves to alert dermatologists and dentists regarding the need for a differential diagnosis for types of oral cavity lesions of unknown etiological origin.

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Filariasis in dogs brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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Dirofilaria repens predominates in shelter dogs from South Romania

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Molecular Survey of Dirofilaria and Leishmania Species in Dogs from Central Balkan

Molecular Survey of Dirofilaria and Leishmania Species in Dogs from Central Balkan

Acanthocheilonema Reconditum (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) in the Oral Cavity of a Dog in Northeastern Brazil: Case Report

Filariasis in dogs brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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