Filarial Nematodes in Dogs from the Northeast Region of Brazil.

Daniely Oliveira do Nascimento RochaLucia Oliveira de MacedoJéssica Cardoso Pessoa de OliveiraSamuel Souza SilvaHerbert Patric Kellermann ClevelandCarlos Alberto do Nascimento RamosAlex Santos MarquesLeucio Câmara AlvesGílcia Aparecida de CarvalhoRafael Antonio Nascimento Ramos

Published in: Acta parasitologica (2024)

Data from this study demonstrate that D. immitis is the main filarial nematode infecting dogs in coastal areas in northeastern Brazil. Based on the potential risk of infection in which animals are submitted, it is essential to perform tests to detect microfilariae and D. immitis antigen. Preventive measures must be adopted by using microfilaricidal compounds and anti-feeding insecticides to prevent canine infection.

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