Hematological and Biochemical Changes in Dogs Naturally Infected With .

Subcutaneous dirofilariosis is a zoonotic disease emerging throughout Europe caused by the filarial nematode . Despite its increasing prevalence, there is a large gap in knowledge of the impact of the parasite on the host. Currently classified as being non-pathogenic, recent evidence suggests that skin dirofilariosis is associated with dermatological conditions including concomitant pruritus, neoplastic processes, inflammation, and even blindness in dogs and humans.