Naslov
Canine exposure to Dirofilaria sp. nematodes.

Autori
Aračić, Ana ; Jelen-Orlić, Jelena ; Milas, Damir ; Martinković, Franjo

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
13th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology, Programme and abstract book / Klun, Ivana ; Djurković-Djaković, Olgica - Beograd, 2021, 197-198

Skup
13 th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology

Mjesto i datum
Beograd, Srbija, 12.10.2021. - 16.10.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Dirofilaria repens, prevalence, Knott's test, immunofluorescence

Sažetak
Dirofilaria repens and Dirofilaria immitis are nematode worms belonging to Dirofilaria genus which are mainly parasites of carnivores, but could be found in humans as well. D. immitis adults can be found mainly in heart and pulmonary arteries and D. repens in subcutaneous tissue. Most of the infected dogs are latent carrier of the parasite so final Dirofilaria infection is confirmed in most cases accidentally. Increasing migration of infected animals, vector spread, global warming and changes in human activity are leading to an increase in the number of infected animals and humans. Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the microfilaria presence including the nematode species, and antibody presence which, all combined, will show the exposure of dogs to Dirofilaria sp. nematodes and therewith reveal the potential reservoirs of infection for susceptible hosts. Material and methods. This study was conducted on 72 blood samples. The presence of microfilaria was proven with modified Knott’s test, and their measurements revealed D. repens while additional information about a host’s contact with this nematode was revealed using “in-house” developed indirect immunofluorescence antibody test. Results. The results of this survey showed higher seroprevalence than microfilaria prevalence in the same dog population. Higher prevalence was also in animals that spend most of their lives outside the house. Conclusion. A higher percentage of infected animals are animals who live outdoors. It is important to note that the Knott’s test and indirect immunofluorescence are two methods that add up each other and could be used in the routine diagnosis of dirofilariosis. Due to the proven high exposure of dogs to D. repens, seropositive dogs should be monitored clinically and treated in case of microfilaria presence in blood to prevent the possible infection of other susceptible hosts including humans.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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