Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina

Canine dirofilariosis is a mosquito-borne zoonotic disease largely caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Mainly present in temperate, semitropical, and tropical areas, its worldwide emergence and spread are causing concern. In Argentina, most cases have been reported in humid regions of the center and no...

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Autores principales: Cuervo, Pablo Fernando, Di Cataldo, Sofía, Fantozzi, María Cecilia, Rodríguez, María Belén, Pedrosa, Analía, Mera y Sierra, Roberto
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Publicado: Parasitology Research 2024
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Dirofilaria immitis
Heartworm disease
Risk factors
Odds ratio
Acceso en línea:https://repositorio.umaza.edu.ar/handle/00261/3418
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spelling I56-R162-00261-34182024-11-02T02:00:51Z Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina Cuervo, Pablo Fernando Di Cataldo, Sofía Fantozzi, María Cecilia Rodríguez, María Belén Pedrosa, Analía Mera y Sierra, Roberto Dirofilaria immitis Heartworm disease Risk factors Odds ratio Canine dirofilariosis is a mosquito-borne zoonotic disease largely caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Mainly present in temperate, semitropical, and tropical areas, its worldwide emergence and spread are causing concern. In Argentina, most cases have been reported in humid regions of the center and northeast of the country. The occurrence of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina was investigated by blood smears, microhematocrit tube test, and Knott’s technique. Association and odds ratio were determined in relation to dog characteristics. Thirty-three dogs (51.6%) had microfilariae, morphologically identified as D. immitis. Knott’s test was more sensitive in detecting the positive animals. The odds of harboring microfilariae were 12, 29, and 66 if the dog was male, adult (three to 6 years old), or older (> 7 years old), respectively. The prevalence of canine dirofilariosis herein reported outstands among the highest in Argentina and extends to the west its geographic distribution in the country. Far from being an exception, this epidemiological situation might reflect similar circumstances in several arid locations in the west and center of Argentina. Being this a disease of recent appearance in the region, both veterinarians and physicians should be aware of its potential to cause disease in animals and humans. 2024-11-01T14:03:15Z 2024-11-01T14:03:15Z 2024-10-09 Artículo Científico Cuervo, PF, Di Cataldo, S., Fantozzi, MC et al. (2024). Hospedadores impulsores de la dirofilariosis canina en un entorno árido del oeste de Argentina. Parasitol Res 123 , 345 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-024-08367-y https://repositorio.umaza.edu.ar/handle/00261/3418 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1007/s00436-024-08367-y eng info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/url/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00436-024-08367-y#citeas application/pdf Parasitology Research
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topic Dirofilaria immitis
Heartworm disease
Risk factors
Odds ratio
spellingShingle Dirofilaria immitis
Heartworm disease
Risk factors
Odds ratio
Cuervo, Pablo Fernando
Di Cataldo, Sofía
Fantozzi, María Cecilia
Rodríguez, María Belén
Pedrosa, Analía
Mera y Sierra, Roberto
Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina
topic_facet Dirofilaria immitis
Heartworm disease
Risk factors
Odds ratio
description Canine dirofilariosis is a mosquito-borne zoonotic disease largely caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Mainly present in temperate, semitropical, and tropical areas, its worldwide emergence and spread are causing concern. In Argentina, most cases have been reported in humid regions of the center and northeast of the country. The occurrence of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina was investigated by blood smears, microhematocrit tube test, and Knott’s technique. Association and odds ratio were determined in relation to dog characteristics. Thirty-three dogs (51.6%) had microfilariae, morphologically identified as D. immitis. Knott’s test was more sensitive in detecting the positive animals. The odds of harboring microfilariae were 12, 29, and 66 if the dog was male, adult (three to 6 years old), or older (> 7 years old), respectively. The prevalence of canine dirofilariosis herein reported outstands among the highest in Argentina and extends to the west its geographic distribution in the country. Far from being an exception, this epidemiological situation might reflect similar circumstances in several arid locations in the west and center of Argentina. Being this a disease of recent appearance in the region, both veterinarians and physicians should be aware of its potential to cause disease in animals and humans.
format Artículo Científico
author Cuervo, Pablo Fernando
Di Cataldo, Sofía
Fantozzi, María Cecilia
Rodríguez, María Belén
Pedrosa, Analía
Mera y Sierra, Roberto
author_facet Cuervo, Pablo Fernando
Di Cataldo, Sofía
Fantozzi, María Cecilia
Rodríguez, María Belén
Pedrosa, Analía
Mera y Sierra, Roberto
author_sort Cuervo, Pablo Fernando
title Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina
title_short Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina
title_full Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina
title_fullStr Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina
title_full_unstemmed Host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western Argentina
title_sort host drivers of canine dirofilariosis in an arid environment of western argentina
publisher Parasitology Research
publishDate 2024
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