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Subcutaneous canine dirofilariasis due to Dirofilaria (Nochtiella) repens of American origin in Italy: case report.

Walter Tarello

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SUMMARY This report deals with a case of subcutaneous dirofilariosis due to Dirofilaria (Nochtiella) repens in a dog just arrived in Italy from USA (California). Climatic, geographical and pathogenetic evidences led to the exclusion of a parasitic infestation acquired in Italy.

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SUMMARY This report deals with a case of subcutaneous dirofilariosis due to Dirofilaria (Nochtiella) repens in a dog just arrived in Italy from USA (California). Climatic, geographical and pathogenetic evidences led to the exclusion of a parasitic infestation acquired in Italy.

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SUMMARY This report deals with a case of subcutaneous dirofilariosis due to Dirofilaria (Nochtiella) repens in a dog just arrived in Italy from USA (California). Climatic, geographical and pathogenetic evidences led to the exclusion of a parasitic infestation acquired in Italy.

Key concepts: Dirofilaria repens, Dirofilariasis, Repens, Dirofilaria, Dirofilaria immitis, Infestation, Larva migrans, Helminths

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