Canine filarial infections in Tuscany, central Italy
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This study was conducted in order to investigate the epidemiology of filarial species in a region of central Italy (Tuscany) in dogs that did not undergo prophylaxis for filariasis. From 2007 to 2009, 630 blood samples were collected from 40 kennels throughout the regional territory. Samples were analysed with Knott's modified test and with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of Dirofilaria immitis antigens, those positive for microfilariae were also subjected to histochemical staining for acid phosphatase activity to validate the identification of the species. An overall elevated prevalence of filariasis (23.2%) was found. Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens were found to be the dominant species, with similar prevalences (12.5% and 12.1% respectively), while Acanthocheilonema reconditum was less common (1.9%). Results of this study indicate that monitoring for filariasis should be kept at a high level. A constant monitoring of the canine sanitary status should also be carried out for the protection of human health, considering the zoonotic potential of filarial worms.
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The prevalence of D. immitis in this study (0.2%) differs greatly from previous data in kennel dogs in Italy where higher prevalence rates (2.8-12.5%) were observed.
“This result differs greatly from previous data reported in kennel dogs in Italy where higher prevalence rates (2.8-12.5%) were observed [8,21,47].”
From <i>Leishmania infantum</i>, <i>Dirofilaria</i> spp. and other endoparasite infections in kennel dogs in central Italy (2018) · cites this paper as [21]
The prevalence of D. repens (2.8%) is in line with data previously reported in kennel dogs from central Italy, ranging from 1.7% to about 12%.
“Prevalence observed for D. repens (2.8%) is in line with data previously reported in kennel dogs from central Italy, ranging from 1.7% to about 12% [21,41].”
From <i>Leishmania infantum</i>, <i>Dirofilaria</i> spp. and other endoparasite infections in kennel dogs in central Italy (2018) · cites this paper as [21]
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- Authors
- Magi, M., Guardone, L., Prati, M. C., Tozzini, G., Torracca, B., Monni, G., & Macchioni, F.
- Affiliations
- University of Pisa (IT)
- Scuola Normale Superiore (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Macchioni, F.
- Venue
- Journal of Helminthology
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (CUP)
- Published
- 2011-04-04
- Volume
- 86
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 113-116
- ISSN
- 0022-149X (ISSN-L)
- 1475-2697
- OpenAlex
- W2050317544
- Cited by
- 27
- References
- 26
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 4 · 2018: 4 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 4
- FWCI
- 1.73
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Helminthology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa) (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- Regione Toscana
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Health Sciences › Veterinary › Small Animals › Helminth infection and control
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Keywords
- canine filariasis, Dirofilaria immitis, Dirofilaria repens, Acanthocheilonema reconditum, dogs, Tuscany, zoonotic potential, kennel dogs
- MeSH terms
- Animals, Dog Diseases, Dogs, Filariasis, Filarioidea, Italy
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