Ectopic dirofilariosis in two dogs from Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
Report of two canine dirofilariosis cases of ectopic location in the state of Rio de Janeiro. This is the first report of erratic migration for this parasitosis in dogs in the state, calling attention to the short period of time between the two cases. The fact that the area is endemic for this parasite, its zoonotic potential and the report of human cases in the state, demonstrates that authorities should be alerted to the control programs of dirofilariosis along with the pathogenic profile of the infections.
Departamento de Microbiologia e Parasitologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, RJ, Brazil. brener@vm.uff.br
Beatriz
B
Brener
Patricia Riddell
PR
Millar
Danuza Pinheiro Bastos Garcia de
DP
Mattos
Flávia
F
Uchôa
Bethânia
B
Bastos
Ingrid Rodrigues
IR
Lyrio
Pedro Luis
PL
Aragon
Adriana Pittella
AP
Sudré
D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male