Human subcutaneous dirofilariasis, Russia

Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Jan;13(1):150-2. doi: 10.3201/eid1301.060920.

Abstract

We report 14 cases of human subcutaneous dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens, diagnosed from February 2003 through July 2004, in patients from Rostovon-Don, Russia. Serologic analysis showed evidence of high risk of exposure to D. repens. Surveillance studies on prevalence and prevention effectiveness of canine infection are needed to control this emerging zoonosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antibodies, Helminth
  • Dirofilariasis / diagnosis*
  • Dirofilariasis / epidemiology*
  • Dirofilariasis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Russia / epidemiology
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / epidemiology*
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / pathology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Helminth