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Severe and Rare Case of Human Dirofilaria repens Infection with Pleural and Subcutaneous Manifestations, Slovenia

Authors :
Biasizzo, Helena
Soba, Barbara
Ilovski, Frosina
Harlander, Matevz
Lukin, Matej
Blatnik, Olga
Turel, Matjaz
Srpcic, Matevz
Kern, Izidor
Beovic, Bojana
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. December 2022, Vol. 28 Issue 12, p2504, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Dirofilaria repens is a filaria that causes infection primarily in dogs and other wild canids. The infection has been historically endemic in the Mediterranean countries. However, it has expanded to [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
28
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.731375067
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2812.221366