GuidelineJournal of feline medicine and surgery2020
Dirofilarioses in cats: European guidelines from the ABCD on prevention and management.
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- Computed Tomography-Derived Bronchial Wall Indices in Cats with Clinical and Serological Features Compatible with Heartworm-Associated Respiratory Disease.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- A preliminary survey of feline filarial parasites in Kerala State, India.Parasitology research · 2026Article
- Application of COI-LAMP for Detection of Dirofilaria immitis with High Sensitivity and Specificity in Epidemiological Studies.Acta parasitologica · 2026Article
- Computed Tomography Assessment of the Bronchial Lumen-Vertebral Body and Pulmonary Artery-Vertebral Body Relationships in Cats Naturally Infected with ImmatureVeterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Tomographic Evaluation of the Bronchial and Pulmonary Vascular Relationships in Cats Naturally Infected with ImmatureAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Molecular investigation of Dirofilaria repens, Dirofilaria immitis and Acanthocheilonema reconditum in stray dogs and cats in Ukraine.BMC veterinary research · 2025Article
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Dirofilaria immitis in Two Cats From Italy.Veterinary medicine and science · 2025Article
- An indirect ELISA for the detection of antibodies against Dirofilaria spp. in cats.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
- The Distribution, Diversity, and Control of Dirofilariosis in Brazil: A Comprehensive Review.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Review
- First report on natural infection by Dirofilaria repens in a cat in Spain: case report and literature review of feline subcutaneous dirofilariosis in Europe.Veterinary research communications · 2024Review
- Molecular survey on vector-borne pathogens in clinically healthy stray cats in Zaragoza (Spain).Parasites & vectors · 2023Article
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- The Presence ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Ultrasonography of Parasitic Diseases in Domestic Animals: A Systematic Review.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Review
- Seroprevalence of Feline Heartworm in Spain: Completing the Epidemiological Puzzle of a Neglected Disease in the Cat.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
- Dirofilarioses in two cats in southern Italy.Parasitology research · 2021Article
- Heartworm disease - Overview, intervention, and industry perspective.International journal for parasitology. Drugs and drug resistance · 2021Review
- Updates on Laboratory Evaluation of Feline Cardiac Diseases.Veterinary sciences · 2021Review
- Clinical Case of Life-threatening Co-infection Due toHelminthologia · 2021Article
- Retrospective evaluation of vector-borne pathogens in cats living in Germany (2012-2020).Parasites & vectors · 2021Article
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Abstract
overviewLIFE CYCLE AND INFECTION: Filarial worms infect mainly dogs, but also cats, ferrets, wild carnivores and humans. The life cycle involves an intermediate mosquito host. Compared with dogs, cats are imperfect hosts for dirofilarial worms. After inoculation, only a low number of L3 larvae develop to the adult stage in a small percentage of cats. Heartworm disease in cats may be associated with severe pulmonary thromboembolism and an eosinophilic inflammatory response in the lungs, potentially leading to sudden death. Otherwise self-cure occurs in most cases after 18-48 months. Subcutaneous dirofilariosis may present as subcutaneous nodules or dermatitis. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: Diagnosis in cats is more difficult compared with dogs and needs a multistep approach (antigen and antibody tests, as well as diagnostic imaging). Cats with acute heartworm disease require stabilisation within an intensive care unit. Cats with respiratory signs or suggestive radiographic changes should receive prednisolone and follow-up with a similar multistep approach. Adulticidal therapy is not safe in cats. PREVENTION: In endemic areas cats should receive year-round chemoprophylaxis from 2 months of age.
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