The prevalence of canine dirofilariasis in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dirofilariasis, the disease caused by Dirofilaria spp., and in particular by Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens in canines, occurs frequently in canids and felids, and occasionally in humans, in temperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions globally. Although highly effective, safe and convenient preventive medicines have been available for the treatment of dirofilariasis for the past three decades, the disease remains a major veterinary and public health concern in endemic areas. The insect vectors, host-parasite relationships and interactions of Dirofilaria spp. have received little attention in China, and there is very little information in English regarding the prevalence of dirofilariasis in animals and humans in the country. The aim of this systematic review

SUBMITTER: Ying Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10283191 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature