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The Journal of Parasitology Apr 1972
Topics: Animals; Arachnid Vectors; Dipetalonema; Larva; Methods; Rodentia; Ticks; Time Factors
PubMed: 5063284
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases Jan 1981
Topics: Alaska; Animals; Caniformia; Cetacea; Dipetalonema; Dipetalonema Infections; Dolphins; Filariasis; Seals, Earless; Walruses; Whales
PubMed: 7195944
DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-17.1.65 -
The British Veterinary Journal 1985
Review
Topics: Animals; Camelus; Dipetalonema Infections; Echinococcosis; Fascioliasis; Haemonchiasis; Helminthiasis; Helminthiasis, Animal; Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic; Lung Diseases, Parasitic; Monieziasis; Onchocerciasis; Trichostrongylosis
PubMed: 3891009
DOI: 10.1016/0007-1935(85)90070-3 -
Australian Veterinary Journal May 1985Blood samples from 331 greyhounds in the Hunter Valley and nearby coastal areas of New South Wales were examined for microfilariae using a filtration technique. Species...
Blood samples from 331 greyhounds in the Hunter Valley and nearby coastal areas of New South Wales were examined for microfilariae using a filtration technique. Species were identified by histochemical staining; 10.9% of the greyhounds were infected with Dirofilaria immitis and 3.6% with Dipetalonema reconditum. The prevalence of infection of both species was significantly greater in summer than in winter (p = less than 0.05). Infection with D. immitis was correlated with differences in age, sex, bodyweight and coat colour, and a reported lack of stamina and the presence of a cough. No significant association was found. Diethylcarbamazine citrate was used for prophylaxis in 8.8% of all the greyhounds examined.
Topics: Animals; Australia; Blood; Dipetalonema; Dipetalonema Infections; Dirofilaria immitis; Dirofilariasis; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Female; Filariasis; Male; Microfilariae; Sex Factors
PubMed: 3842800
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1985.tb07278.x -
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za... Nov 2021ES-62 is a phosphorylcholine-containing, 62 kDa glycoprotein derived from the excretory-secretory product of , which is effective for the prevention and treatment of... (Review)
Review
ES-62 is a phosphorylcholine-containing, 62 kDa glycoprotein derived from the excretory-secretory product of , which is effective for the prevention and treatment of immune dysregulation diseases through triggering activation of immune cells, such as dendritic cells, mononuclear macrophages and regulatory B cells and mediating immune responses. Recently, the role of the ES-62 protein in the management of allergic, autoimmune and metabolic diseases has been paid much attention. This review summarizes the regulatory role of the ES-62 protein in immune dysregulation diseases and the underlying mechanisms, so as to provide insights into future experimental studies.
Topics: Acanthocheilonema; Animals; Dipetalonema; Glycoproteins; Helminth Proteins; Phosphorylcholine
PubMed: 35537846
DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2021141 -
Tropical Diseases Bulletin Dec 1969
Review
Topics: Animals; Ascariasis; Dipetalonema; Dirofilariasis; Dracunculiasis; Enterobius; Filariasis; Haplorhini; Hookworm Infections; Humans; Loa; Mansonella; Metastrongyloidea; Nematode Infections; Onchocerciasis; Oxyuriasis; Rabbits; Rats; Strongyloidiasis; Trichinellosis; Trichostrongyloidiasis; Wuchereria
PubMed: 4243492
DOI: No ID Found -
Veterinary Parasitology Mar 2014We present here a real time PCR with high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for determining the prevalence and distribution of filarial species in domestic cats residing...
We present here a real time PCR with high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for determining the prevalence and distribution of filarial species in domestic cats residing in brugian filariosis endemic areas of Narathiwat province, Thailand. Filarial species can be clearly distinguished in a single well using a single pair of primers. Blood samples were taken from a total of 2039 domestic cats living in endemic areas. Microfilariae were detected in 5.7% of the sample, while the overall prevalence of filaria infection by HRM analysis was 6.6%. The filariae species found in the infected cats were Brugia malayi, Dirofilaria immitis, D. repens as well as Acanthocheilonema (Dipetalonema) reconditum. This is the first report of A. reconditum infection from Thailand. The study also observed an overlapping of the distribution areas of animal and human filariae. From a public health perspective, the distribution and prevalence of these nematodes warrant an appropriate drug-based prophylaxis to be administered to cats in the endemic areas to reduce the number of diseased carriers. Furthermore, this molecular approach is more sensitive than microfilariae detection, enables species identification and greatly facilitates the collection of epidemiological data. Thus, the present study may help to bridge human-animal interface by coordinating research outcomes with the control of zoonoses that is vitally important for human and veterinary public health.
Topics: Animals; Cat Diseases; Cats; DNA, Helminth; Epidemiologic Methods; Filariasis; Filarioidea; Prevalence; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction; Thailand
PubMed: 24462253
DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2013.12.011 -
The Veterinary Record Jun 2004
Topics: Animals; Dermatitis; Dipetalonema; Dipetalonema Infections; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Female; Male; Prevalence; Spain
PubMed: 15214517
DOI: 10.1136/vr.154.23.726 -
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases Oct 2011The filarial parasites Loa loa and Mansonnella perstans are endemic in the central and western African forest block. Loa loa is pathogenic and represents a major...
BACKGROUND
The filarial parasites Loa loa and Mansonnella perstans are endemic in the central and western African forest block. Loa loa is pathogenic and represents a major obstacle to the control of co-endemic filariae because its treatment can cause fatal complications such as encephalitis.
METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS
4392 individuals aged over 15 years were studied both by direct examination and a concentration technique. The overall prevalence rates were 22.4% for Loa loa microfilaremia, 10.2% for M. perstans microfilaremia, and 3.2% for mixed infection. The prevalence of both filariae was higher in the forest ecosystem than in savannah and lakeland (p<0.0001). The intensity of microfilariae (mf) was also higher in the forest ecosystem for both parasites. The prevalence and intensity of microfilaria were both influenced by age and gender. Correlations were found between the prevalence and intensity of Loa loa microfilariae (r = 0.215 p = 0.036), and between the prevalence of Loa loa and the prevalence of individuals with microfilaria >8000 mf/ml (r = 0.624; p<0.0001) and microfilariae >30 000 mf/ml (r = 0.319, p = 0.002). In contrast, the prevalence of pruritis and Calabar swellings correlated negatively with the prevalence of Loa loa microfilaria (r = -0.219, p = 0.032; r = -0.220; p = 0.031, respectively). Pruritis, Calabar swellings and eye worm were not associated with L. loa mf intensity (r = -0.144, p = 0.162; r-0.061, p = 0.558; and r = 0.051, p = 0.624, respectively), or with the prevalence or intensity of M. perstans microfilariae.
CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE
This map of the distribution of filariae in Gabon should prove helpful for control programs. Our findings confirm the spatial uniformity of the relationship between parasitological indices. Clinical manifestations point to a relationship between filariae and allergy.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Animals; Coinfection; Comorbidity; Dipetalonema Infections; Endemic Diseases; Female; Gabon; Geography; Humans; Hypersensitivity; Loiasis; Male; Mansonella; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Sex Factors; Young Adult
PubMed: 22022623
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0001329 -
Veterinary Clinical Pathology Mar 2017A cat with multiple subcutaneous nodules suggesting a soft tissue sarcoma by physical and computed tomographic examination was diagnosed as being affected by...
A cat with multiple subcutaneous nodules suggesting a soft tissue sarcoma by physical and computed tomographic examination was diagnosed as being affected by subcutaneous filariosis based on cytologic and ultrasonographic assessments. Nodules were surgically removed and extracted nematodes were identified by PCR as Dirofilaria repens. Furthermore, DNA of Dipetalonema dracunculoides (syn. Acantocheilonema dracunculoides) was detected by PCR, with no evidence of circulating microfilariae. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this represents the first report describing adults of D repens in multiple subcutaneous nodules in a cat. Cytopathologic examination allowed characterization of the parasitic nature of the nodules. Veterinary practitioners should be aware of the possible nodular presentation of D repens in cats and should include D repens in the differential diagnosis of subcutaneous neoformations in the cat.
Topics: Animals; Cat Diseases; Cats; Dirofilaria repens; Dirofilariasis; Female; Fibrosarcoma; Microfilariae; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
PubMed: 27935633
DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12433