Dirofilariasis
| Dirofilariasis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Comparison of probable Dirofilaria repens (left) and Dirofilaria immitis (right) | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | infectious disease, surgery |
| ICD-10 | B74.8 |
| ICD-9-CM | 125.6 |
| DiseasesDB | 31226 |
| eMedicine | article/236698 |
| MeSH | D004184 |
Dirofilariasis is an infection by parasites of the genus Dirofilaria.[1]
Causes
It can be caused by:
Diagnosis
Dirofilariasis is often diagnosed by the examination of tissue obtained as part of the diagnostic investigation of coin lesions. Blood tests are not yet helpful in the diagnosis of dirofilariasis in humans.[2]
Treatment
Treatment with tetracycline antibiotics has been reported to damage Dirofilaria immitis, often causing death of adult worms.[3]
References
- ↑ "Dirofilariasis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology". 2017-02-09.
- ↑ Prevention, CDC - Centers for Disease Control and. "CDC - Dirofliariasis - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)". www.cdc.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ↑ Kramer, L.; Grandi, G.; Leoni, M.; Passeri, B.; McCall, J.; Genchi, C.; Mortarino, M.; Bazzocchi, C. (2008-12-10). "Wolbachia and its influence on the pathology and immunology of Dirofilaria immitis infection". Veterinary Parasitology. 158 (3): 191–195. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2008.09.014. ISSN 0304-4017. PMID 18947926.
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