Publications by authors named "Bahareh Kamranrashani"
J Vector Borne Dis
December 2015
Article Synopsis
- The study reports the first occurrence of the heartworm Dirofilaria immitis in wild canids (golden jackals, foxes, dogs, and a wolf) in North Khorasan Province, Iran, highlighting its role as a zoonotic parasite causing cardiopulmonary issues.
- In a necropsy of 77 wild canids conducted between 2013 and 2014, adult heartworms were found in 8.9% of the examined jackals, confirming their presence based on both morphological and molecular characteristics.
- The findings indicate that this parasite is circulating in the local wildlife, emphasizing the need for control programs to mitigate the risk of transmission to humans and domestic pets.
