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Human Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis, Russia

Laura Kramer, Vladimir Kartashev, Giulio Grandi, Rodrigo Morchón, Sergei A. Nagornii, Panagiotis Karanis, Fernando Simón

Emerging infectious diseases · 2007 · 64 citations · 10 references

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We report 14 cases of human subcutaneous dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens, diagnosed from February 2003 through July 2004, in patients from Rostovon-Don, Russia. Serologic analysis showed evidence of high risk of exposure to D. repens. Surveillance studies on prevalence and prevention effectiveness of canine infection are needed to control this emerging zoonosis.

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