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The first case of autochthonous subcutaneous dirofilariasis (Dirofilaria repens) in a dog from Białowieża (NE Poland) and possible threat posed to inhabitants of Białowieża Primeval Forest area
- Source :
- Parasitology Research
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- We present the first case of dirofilariasis in a dog from Białowieża village located in the primeval European forest—Białowieża Primeval Forest (NE Poland). Molecular analysis of adult nematode specimens isolated from subcutaneous tissue confirmed the infection with Dirofilaria repens. An adult male dog has not travelled out of the Białowieża village for at least five years; therefore, we assume this is the autochthonous case of the disease. We discuss possible inter- and intra-species transmission routes of dirofilariasis on this territory, which is inhabited by diverse community of wild carnivores, domestic animals, and humans. We also discuss the likely sources of the disease in this, highly biodiverse unique European forest complex. We underline the lack of attention to this problem and its importance for veterinary, wildlife, and human health safety.
- Subjects :
- Male
030231 tropical medicine
Biodiversity
Wildlife
Subcutaneous dirofilariasis
Zoology
Forests
030308 mycology & parasitology
03 medical and health sciences
Zoonosis
0302 clinical medicine
Dogs
Subcutaneous Tissue
Mosquito
Dirofilariasis
medicine
Disease Transmission, Infectious
Animals
Humans
Dog Diseases
0303 health sciences
geography
geography.geographical_feature_category
General Veterinary
biology
Helminthology - Short Communication
General Medicine
Old-growth forest
biology.organism_classification
medicine.disease
Dirofilaria repens
Domestic animals
Infectious Diseases
Carnivores
Insect Science
Vector (epidemiology)
Parasitology
Poland
Vector
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 14321955
- Volume :
- 120
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Parasitology research
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....c1bacf6ee4a7356b7f753899b0969e15