Human infection with <i>Dirofilaria repens</i> in Malaysia

Shekhar, Karthik; Pathmanathan, R; Krishnan, Raman

doi:10.1017/s0022149x00015480

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“…In humans, D. repens is typically associated with subcutaneous nodules and eye nodules, and rarely lymphadenopathy (23,26). In Hong Kong, two cases of breast lesion due to D. repens based on morphological features have been reported (17).…”

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A Novel Dirofilaria Species Causing Human and Canine Infections in Hong Kong

Wong

Poon

et al. 2012

J Clin Microbiol

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Dirofilariasis is globally the commonest manifestation of zoonotic filariasis. We report the detection of a novel canine species causing human and canine dirofilariasis in Hong Kong. Three human cases occurring over 10 months were identified, one presenting with cervical lymphadenopathy, one with an abdominal subcutaneous mass, and one with a subconjunctival nodule. Transected worms recovered from the resected abdominal subcutaneous mass were morphologically compatible with Dirofilaria. The cox1 gene sequences of the three human isolates were identical; however, they were only 96.2% and 89.

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A Novel Dirofilaria Species Causing Human and Canine Infections in Hong Kong

Wong

Poon

et al. 2012

J Clin Microbiol

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“…Dirofilaria repens is a parasite of the subcutaneous tissue in dogs that can also accidentally infect humans, causing a condition referred to as subcutaneous dirofilariasis. It is considered to be a re-emerging zoonosis, transmitted by mosquitoes, endemic to Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia, particularly Sri Lanka [18], Malaysia [19] and India [20]. The distribution of human cases of subcutaneous dirofilariasis appears to mirror the distribution of canine cases [18,20].…”

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Canine vector-borne diseases in India: a review of the literature and identification of existing knowledge gaps

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Despite the combination of favourable climate for parasites and vectors, and large populations of stray dogs, information concerning the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of canine vector-borne diseases in India is limited. However, with the country's expanding economy and adaptation to western culture, higher expectations and demands are being placed on veterinary surgeons for improved knowledge of diseases and control. This review aims to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of these diseases in India and identify existing knowledge gaps in the literature which need to be addressed. The available literature on this subject, although limited, suggests that a number of canine vector-borne diseases such as filariasis, babesiosis and ehrlichiosis are endemic throughout India, as diagnosed mostly by morphological methods. Detailed investigations of the epidemiology and zoonotic potential of these pathogens has been neglected. Further study is essential to develop a better understanding of the diversity of canine vector-borne diseases in India, and their significance for veterinary and public health.

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“…This is the second case of human dirofilariasis reported in our country [5]. D. repens, a parasite of domestic and wild dogs, cats, and foxes, is the causative agent of subcutaneous localization in human cases recorded in the mediterranean region [6][7][8][9], and Southeastern Asian areas [10][11][12][13], while D. tenuis, a parasite of North America racoons, is observed in human subcutaneous nodules reported in the United States [1,2,14]. Travel history should be taken into account since infections could be acquired in endemic zones [15].…”

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Mammary Dirofilariasis

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Romani-Ramah²,

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et al. 1999

Int J Surg Pathol

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We report a case of a dirofilariasis manifesting as a breast nodule in a 32-year-old Tunisian woman. It appeared as a relatively well-circumscribed and slightly dense nodule on mammography and was hypoechogenic with enhanced through transmission on ultrasonographic examination. The patient was treated by surgical resection. Histopathologic analysis could identify viable female and male worms as Dirofilaria repens. Dirofilaria is rare in Tunisia and this is the second human case reported. The patient lived all her life in Tunisia and had never been abroad.

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Human infection with Dirofilaria repens in Malaysia

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A Novel Dirofilaria Species Causing Human and Canine Infections in Hong Kong

A Novel Dirofilaria Species Causing Human and Canine Infections in Hong Kong

Canine vector-borne diseases in India: a review of the literature and identification of existing knowledge gaps

Mammary Dirofilariasis

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