title: Detection of Dirofilaria immitis in mid-western arid Argentina.
abstract: Dirofilariosis, caused by Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens, is (re-) emerging worldwide. Dogs are the main reservoirs, while human infection has recently become an important focus of interest and attention. In Argentina, canine D. immitis infection has been described in eastern and northern subtropical and temperate humid regions, but never reported in mid-western arid regions so far. In this research note we report for the first time the occurrence of autochthonous human and canine D. immitis infection in the region.
authors: Regional Parasitology Research Center (CIPAR), Faculty of Veterinary and Environmental Sciences, University Juan A. Maza, Mendoza, Argentina, pablofcuervo@gmail.com.
authors: Pablo F
authors: PF
authors: Cuervo
authors: Roberto
authors: R
authors: Mera Y Sierra
authors: Viviana
authors: V
authors: Waisman
authors: Leticia
authors: L
authors: Gerbeno
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Sidoti
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Albonico
authors: Mara
authors: M
authors: Mariconti
authors: Michele
authors: M
authors: Mortarino
authors: Paola
authors: P
authors: Pepe
authors: Giuseppe
authors: G
authors: Cringoli
authors: Claudio
authors: C
authors: Genchi
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Rinaldi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001118:Argentina; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003889:Desert Climate; D004183:Dirofilaria immitis / Q000145:classification* / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male