A case of dirofilariosis is reported. The disease is believed to be caused by the contact with the cat that the patient brought in from Uzbekistan. The authors emphasize the importance of analysis of the medical history of the patients presenting with the pathology being considered, their medical examination, and correct interpretation of X-ray images of the paranasal sinuses taking into account the possibility of distribution of rare helminth species beyond their usual ranges.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Subconjunctival dirofilariasis in a healthy subject: a case report.
J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect
December 2024
Department of Oculo-Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Purpose: To report a case of subconjunctival dirofilariasis presenting as an inflammatory mass-like lesion in a healthy individual.
Case Presentation: A 20-year-old male with a recent history of wildlife exposure in a rural village presented with an inflammatory subconjunctival mass in his left eye. The lesion was surgically excised, and histopathological examination confirmed the presence of an immature nematode of Dirofilaria immitis.
Exploring cryopreservation alternatives for Dirofilaria immitis microfilariae.
Vet Parasitol
January 2025
Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, Messina 98168, Italy.
Canine Heartworm Disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis, primarily affects canids and felids. The earliest studies on cryopreservation were carried out at -70°C, achieving acceptable survival rates, however microfilariae (mf) showed alterations both in morphology and motility. Thereafter, liquid nitrogen was used representing an excellent tool for long-term preservation, albeit it is expensive and requires trained personnel.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMolecular screening of selected vector-borne pathogens circulating in owned dogs in the Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe (France).
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
November 2024
Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), 50013 Zaragoza, Spain; Fundación ARAID, Avda. Ranillas 1, 50018, Zaragoza, Spain; Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile.. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Vector-borne diseases pose significant health challenges due to their complex control and zoonotic nature, especially in tropical regions where vector activity is year-round.
- In Guadeloupe, a study analyzed blood samples from 46 outdoor dogs across five veterinary clinics to identify the presence of canine vector-borne pathogens, revealing that 30.4% of the dogs were infected.
- The most common pathogens found were Coxiella burnetii (17.4%) and Dirofilaria immitis (8.7%), while there were no infections from other commonly tested pathogens, highlighting a knowledge gap in vector-borne diseases in the Caribbean.
Wolbachia infection in Aedes aegypti does not affect its vectorial capacity for Dirofilaria immitis.
Sci Rep
September 2024
National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Inada-cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido, 080-8555, Japan.
Mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and filariasis are a growing public health concern in endemic countries. Biological approaches, such as the trans-infection of Wolbachia pipientis in mosquitoes, are an alternative vector control strategy, especially for arthropod-borne viruses such as dengue. In the present study, the effect of Wolbachia (wMel strain) on the vectorial capacity of Aedes aegypti for Dirofilaria immitis was studied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHow frequently Dirofilaria repens localizes in dog testes?
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
October 2024
Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- * A study examined 100 male dogs over a period of 14 months, finding that 6% tested positive for D. repens in their testes, with microfilariae present in 15 blood samples, leading to a total prevalence of 16%.
- * No harmful lesions or pathological changes were observed in the testes of infected dogs, indicating that the presence of these parasites doesn't usually cause significant health issues, highlighting the need for better monitoring in areas where the parasite is common to prevent transmission to humans.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!