Human Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis, Russia

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Authors

Laura Kramer · University of Parma

Vladimir Kartashev · Rostov State Medical University

Giulio Grandi · University of Parma

Rodrigo Morchón · Universidad de Salamanca

Sergei A. Nagornii · Rostov Research Institute of Microbiology and Parasitology

Panagiotis Karanis · University of Cologne

Fernando Simón

Abstract

We report 14 cases of human subcutaneous dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens, diagnosed from February 2003 through July 2004, in patients from Rostovon-Don, Russia. Serologic analysis showed evidence of high risk of exposure to D. repens. Surveillance studies on prevalence and prevention effectiveness of canine infection are needed to control this emerging zoonosis.

Topics & Keywords

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Mosquito-borne diseases and control Parasites and Host Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 13, Issue 1, pp. 150-152

DOI: 10.3201/eid1301.060920

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