Preliminary data on the vector competence of Aedes caspius for Dirofililaria immitis in a traditionally endemic area of northern Italy

Preliminary data on the vector competence of Aedes caspius for Dirofililaria immitis in a traditionally endemic area of northern Italy

Abstract Background Dirofilaria immitis, the agent of canine and feline heartworm disease, and Dirofilaria repens, the agent of subcutaneous dirofilariosis, are widespread mosquito-borne helminths. The present study is aimed at updating current knowledge of the composition of potential vector specie...

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Main Authors: Alice Vismarra, Marco Genchi, Alessia Maltoni, Manuela Semeraro, Laura Helen Kramer, Mattia Calzolari, Annalisa Grisendi, Gastone Dalmonte, Marta Fozzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dirofilaria immitis
Aedes caspius
Culex pipiens
Aedes albopictus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06828-6
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