How Italian practitioners manage dirofilariosis in dogs and cats?

Approximately 50% and 5% of facilities have diagnosed at least one case of dirofilariosis in the last year in dogs and cats, respectively

The zoonotic nematodes Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens are endemic in many European countries and their distribution is changing. A correct diagnosis is the starting point to reduce their spread and veterinary practitioners represent the first line of defense against these two vector-borne diseases in pets and humans. The present study aim to better understand current knowledge by veterinarians and to compare them with the previous survey, an online questionnaire was sent to Italian companion animal veterinary facilities. The overall response rate was 22.3%. Approximately 50% and 5% of facilities have diagnosed at least one case of Dirofilaria spp. in the ...

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Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Epidemiology 01 December 2023

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How Italian practitioners manage dirofilariosis in dogs and cats?

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How Italian practitioners manage dirofilariosis in dogs and cats?

Scientific Publishing