Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of an ivermectin implant for long-term prevention of Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-017-5448-4
Abstract: An exploratory study was carried out to assess the in vivo efficacy of different prototypes of subcutaneous implants containing ivermectin (IVM) for the prevention of canine Dirofilaria immitis infection. The implants consisted of an ethylcellulose… read more here.
Keywords: immitis infection; dirofilaria immitis; immitis; day ... See more keywords
In vitro molting of Dirofilaria immitis third-stage larvae derived from microfilariae collected from doxycycline-treated dogs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-025-08506-z
Abstract: Dirofilaria immitis, also known as canine heartworm, contains an endosymbiont, Wolbachia, in all life stages. The antibiotic, doxycycline, has been incorporated into heartworm treatment protocols to eliminate Wolbachia. Previous studies indicate that subsequent infection cannot… read more here.
Keywords: third stage; treatment; doxycycline; immitis ... See more keywords
Seroepidemiological study of Leishmania infantum, Toxoplasma gondii and Dirofilaria immitis in pet ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) in Spain
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DOI: 10.1007/s11259-025-10729-5
Abstract: Ferrets are susceptible to infections with Leishmania infantum, Toxoplasma gondii, and Dirofilaria immitis; however, epidemiological data on these infections are limited in Europe. A total of 448 serum samples from household ferrets were collected between… read more here.
Keywords: leishmania infantum; infantum toxoplasma; immitis; spain ... See more keywords
Causative agent of canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) detected in wild lemurs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2019.04.005
Abstract: The lemurs of Madagascar are threatened by human activities. We present the first molecular detection of canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) in a wild non-human primate, the mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus). Zoonotic D. immitis infection has… read more here.
Keywords: dirofilaria immitis; immitis; canine heartworm; heartworm dirofilaria ... See more keywords
The efficacy of a topical formulation of selamectin plus sarolaner in preventing the development of a macrocyclic lactone-resistant strain of Dirofilaria immitis in cats.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109122
Abstract: Revolution®/Stronghold® Plus, a topical endectocide incorporating 6 mg/kg selamectin plus 1 mg/kg sarolaner, is approved for use in cats to prevent heartworm disease. The efficacy of selamectin has not previously been evaluated against any macrocyclic… read more here.
Keywords: strain; selamectin plus; immitis; plus sarolaner ... See more keywords
Wolbachia infection in Aedes aegypti does not affect its vectorial capacity for Dirofilaria immitis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73421-9
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: vectorial capacity; dirofilaria immitis; aedes aegypti; infection ... See more keywords
Identification of potential vectors of Dirofilaria immitis and Brugia pahangi (Spirurida: Filariidae): First observation of infective third-stage larva of B. pahangi in Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae).
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DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2022.2035624
Abstract: Information on the mosquito species that transmit canine filariosis is scanty. Hence, an experimental study was conducted to identify the potential vectors responsible for the transmission of D. immitis Leidy and B. pahangi Buckley &… read more here.
Keywords: potential vectors; culex quinquefasciatus; pahangi; immitis ... See more keywords
Dirofilaria immitis infection in the Pelagie archipelago: the southernmost hyperendemic focus in Europe.
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DOI: 10.1111/tbed.14089
Abstract: Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens are mosquito-borne filaroids of zoonotic concern, which primarily cause canine heartworm disease (HWD) and subcutaneous dirofilariosis, respectively. The geographical distribution of these nematodes is constantly changing, due to many factors… read more here.
Keywords: focus; immitis infection; southernmost hyperendemic; immitis ... See more keywords
Molecular prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis and Wolbachia infections in pet and semi-domesticated cats in Bangkok, Thailand
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.239-243
Abstract: Background and Aim: Although cats are not natural hosts for heartworm infections (Dirofilaria immitis), evidence suggests that feline heartworm disease can be detrimental because of a severe inflammatory response. Recent studies have found that infection… read more here.
Keywords: domesticated cats; pet semi; semi domesticated; infection ... See more keywords
Morphological Description, Phylogenetic and Molecular Analysis of Dirofilaria immitis Isolated from Dogs in the Northwest of Iran
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DOI: 10.18502/ijpa.v15i1.2527
Abstract: Background: Dirofilariasis is a globally distributed arthropod-borne parasitic disease of mainly canids and felids. We evaluated to extend the knowledge of morpho-molecular characteristics and outer ultrastructure of Dirofilaria immitis isolated from Northwest of Iran. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: morphological description; immitis; northwest iran; dirofilaria immitis ... See more keywords
Subclinical dirofilariosis in dogs in Croatia – results of retrospective research based on archived blood samples
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DOI: 10.24099/vet.arhiv.1453
Abstract: Dirofilariosis is an emerging vector-borne disease of dogs and other canids transmitted by female mosquitoes of the Culicidae family, and caused by filarial nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria. Dirofilaria immitis mainly infects the pulmonary arteries… read more here.
Keywords: dirofilariosis; subclinical dirofilariosis; blood samples; immitis ... See more keywords