title: [Filariasis in foxes in the Province of Grosseto].
abstract: A total of 350 foxes were examined in Grosseto province (Tuscany) and 68 (19,4%) have been found positive for microfilariae. The examination for adult forms has been carried out on a restricted number of foxes; one specimen of Dirofilaria repens has been found. The distribution of parasitosis and the presence of mosquito species, as possible vectors, has been discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D009033:Culicidae; D005368:Filariasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005589:Foxes; D007303:Insect Vectors; D007558:Italy
vernacular_title: Indagine sulla filariosi della volpe in provincia di Grosseto.