0000000000750994
AUTHOR
L.h. Kramer
Proteomic analysis of the somatic and surface compartments from Dirofilaria immitis adult worms.
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Human subcutaneous dirofilariasis, Russia
We report 14 cases of human subcutaneous dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens, diagnosed from February 2003 through July 2004, in patients from Rostov-on-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.