Dirofilariasis – an emergent human parasitosis in Romania

Arbune, Manuela; Dobre, Michaela

doi:10.1515/ap-2015-0068

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“…Humans are exposed to this disease through the bite of infected mosquitoes and, as it is an emerging disease, it is not surprising that increasing of human dirofilariosis cases are being reported in endemic countries [2]. Zoonotic D. Immitis , as well as seropositive inhabitants, have been reported in Western Europe [25–30] and Eastern Europe [13, 31–34]. A similar pattern has been observed with D. repens , being more frequently reported in recent years [13, 35, 36].…”

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Exposure of humans to the zoonotic nematode Dirofilaria immitis in Northern Portugal

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Dirofilariosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) is a zoonosis, considered an endemic disease of dogs and cats in several countries of Western Europe, including Portugal. This study assesses the levels of D. immitis exposure in humans from Northern Portugal, to which end, 668 inhabitants of several districts belonging to two different climate areas (Csa: Bragança, Vila Real and Csb: Aveiro, Braga, Porto, Viseu) were tested for anti-D. immitis and anti-Wolbachia surface proteins (WSP) antibodies. The overall prevalence of seropositivity to both anti-D. immitis and WSP antibodies was 6.1%, which demonstrated the risk of infection with D. immitis in humans living in Northern Portugal. This study, carried out in a Western European country, contributes to the characterisation of the risk of infection with D. immitis among human population in this region of the continent. From a One Health point of view, the results of the current work also support the close relationship between dogs and people as a risk factor for human infection

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Exposure of humans to the zoonotic nematode Dirofilaria immitis in Northern Portugal

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“…This paper reports the case of a 29-year-old patient with no general medical conditions presenting a painless swelling in the right genian region secondary to infection with the parasite D. repens. Following the analysis of the literature, it can be affirmed that this is the first case of a parasitic cyst caused by D. repens infection localized in the genian region reported in Romania [42][43][44][45].…”

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A Rare Case of Dirofilariasis in the Genian Region

Nicolau,

Sava,

Severin

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Dirofilariasis is an infectious disease caused by species of the Dirofilaria genus. It is manifested by the appearance of a subcutaneous swelling, especially in the eye region. We present the case of a 29-year-old patient who presented with facial asymmetry in the right genian region. Following clinical and paraclinical evaluations, the diagnosis of a parasitic cyst was established in the context of dirofilariasis with Dirofilaria repens (D. repens). Treatment consisted of surgical excision of the formation associated with prophylactic antibiotic medication. Macroscopic analysis of the excision piece revealed a structure that contained a cystic cavity and a filamentous form with a length of approximately 10 mm and a diameter of 1 mm. This is the first case of dirofilariasis located in the genian region reported in Romania. The overview of this pathology is important to raise awareness among physicians about its presence and clinical variations. Understanding such cases helps healthcare professionals enhance diagnostic skills, refine treatment strategies, and provide valuable insights into the prevalence and clinical presentation, fostering early detection and timely intervention. Detailed case reports contribute to the understanding of the disease’s epidemiology, including risk factors and transmission patterns, which is essential for effective public health strategies.

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“…1 Olteanu has made a general review of dirofilariasis in Romania for the period of 1956-1995 with a general prevalence of 35% dirofilariasis in the stray dogs: among 1640 dogs a prevalence of 4,3% D.immitis and 1.34% D.repens, respectively were recorded. 2 Human Romanian cases were sporadically and much later reported by other authors (Gherman, 1990, Voiculescu, 1996 recently I. Popescu, 4 2012, Arbune, 2015 5 ), including other filarial worms with dog or horse origin such as Setaria labiatopapillosa (Panaitescu, 1999). 6 Dirofilariasis is now recognised as a worldwide-emerging parasitic zoonosis.…”

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Nodular periorbital dirofilariasis in a child in Romania: case report

Lazăr¹,

Popescu²

2021

JMEN

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The Dirofilaria repens infection is now recognised as a worldwide emerging parasitic zoonosis, with rare reported human cases in Romania. Herein the clinico-diagnosis features of the nodular periorbital dirofilariasis case in a child are portrayed. This case emphasizes that dirofilariasis should be included in the differential diagnosis of the human nodular disorders at any age and the growing concern from the public health outlook.

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Dirofilariasis – an emergent human parasitosis in Romania

Cited by 13 publications

References 12 publications

Exposure of humans to the zoonotic nematode Dirofilaria immitis in Northern Portugal

Exposure of humans to the zoonotic nematode Dirofilaria immitis in Northern Portugal

A Rare Case of Dirofilariasis in the Genian Region

Nodular periorbital dirofilariasis in a child in Romania: case report

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