Naslov
Dirofilariasis in Female Pubic Region - Case Report.

Autori
Djaković, Ivka ; Leniček, Tanja ; Beck, Relja ; Butorac, Dražan

Izvornik
Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences (1857-9655) 7 (2019), 3; 392-395

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
human dirofilariasis, subcutaneous dirofilariasis, Dirofilaria repens, zoonoses

Sažetak
BACKGROUND: Number of reported cases of human dirofilariasis in the last couple of decades has been increasing. Dogs are the main reservoir hosts, while various mosquito species represent/serve as vectors. Human infections are caused by two different parasites: Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens. Dirofilaria repens is currently considered to be one of the most rapidly-spreading human and animal parasite species in Europe. Clinical features are characterised by subcutaneous or ocular lesions which can persist for months without any symptoms. The disease is considered to be endemic in Mediterranean countries, central Asia, Israel, and Sri Lanka with increased incidence in Central and East Europe. Apart from the local population, tourists are also susceptible to this disease. Export of domestic animals can transfer parasites between different countries. This disease is rare in Croatia

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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