Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First report of skin worm Cercopithifilaria in dogs from Eastern
By Ionică, Angela Monica et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2014·Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First report of Cercopithifilaria spp. in dogs from Eastern Europe with an overview of their geographic distribution in Europe.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 39 dogs in Romania were tested for a type of parasite called Cercopithifilaria, which can be transmitted by ticks. One dog was found to be positive for Cercopithifilaria bainae, marking the first time this parasite has been reported in Eastern Europe. The presence of this parasite can be concerning for dog owners, as it may lead to skin issues or other health problems. It's important for pet owners in tick-prone areas to be aware of this parasite and discuss preventive measures with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
Dogs in Europe may be parasitized by a variety of species of filarioids. While some species have been studied for decades, others have been only recently reported, and their range of distribution is still unknown. The present study was aimed to investigate the occurrence of Cercopithifilaria spp., whose microfilariae reside in the dermis and are transmitted by Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. ticks, in a dog population from Romania and to present the current knowledge of their distribution in Europe. Sampling was performed in a rural locality from Danube Delta region of Romania, location chosen due to the presence of the only known vector for these species. Skin samples were collected from 39 dogs. The samples were tested for the presence of Cercopithifilaria spp. by PCR methods. One animal (2.56%) was positive, and the amplified sequence showed a 100% similarity to Cercopithifilaria bainae. This study reports C. bainae for the first time in Eastern Europe, extending the known range of the genus in Europe.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24825312/