Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Accidental diagnosis of Dirofilaria repens infection in Polish dogs
By Sapierzyński, R et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2010·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Several cases of dirofilariosis accidentally diagnosed in dogs from Poland, including two PCR positive Dirofilaria repens cases.
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Plain-English summary
Eight dogs in Poland were found to have a parasitic infection called dirofilariosis, which can cause various health issues. Some of these dogs showed symptoms related to abnormal tissue masses, and tests confirmed the presence of the Dirofilaria repens parasite in two of them. The diagnosis was made using blood samples and tissue analysis. Treatment options for this infection typically include medications to eliminate the parasites. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this condition, especially if their dog shows unusual symptoms or masses.
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Abstract
The aim of the present study was a description of several microfilaremia cases diagnosed in dogs from Poland. The study was conducted on cytological samples of pathologic masses and peripheral blood smears taken for diagnostic purposes from dogs showing a various clinical findings. The presence of the parasites in tissue samples was observed in 8 dogs, additionally, in 2 of these dogs PCR analysis of blood samples revealed the presence of D. repens DNA.
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