Heartworm disease in domestic dogs in Estonia: indication of local circulation of the zoonotic parasite Dirofilaria immitis farther north than previously reported
The mosquito-borne zoonotic parasite Dirofilaria immitis continues to spread northwards in Europe. This parasite can cause potentially life-threatening heartworm disease in dogs and pulmonary dirofilariasis in hu...
Source: Parasites and Vectors - Category: Microbiology Authors: Maare M õttus, Paul F. Mõtsküla and Pikka Jokelainen Tags: Research Source Type: research