Investigation of Dirofilaria immitis enfestation in dogs in Samsun Region

Yıl 2007, Sayı: 2, 1 - 12, 07.06.2007

Duygu Çakıroğlu Yücel Meral

Öz

Background: Dirofilaria
immitis is a parasite encountered especially in dogs, sometimes in cats,
fox, wolf and rarely in humans, which is transmitted with female mosquitos and
results in disorders in the circulatory and respiratory systems. It is also
named as “heartworm”.   This nematode is
widespread in other countries and the presence of it in our country is reported
by various researchers. The aim of the present study is the investigation of Dirofilaria immitis presence in the
Samsun city and neighbourhood regions and forming a preventative program in
case of determination of distribution. Methods: In the study, 100 blood specimen were collected
from dogs over 1 years old, living around still waters and mature Dirofilaria immitis antigenes were
searched by the  Dirofilaria immitis spesific 
ELISA test (FASTest HW. Antigen-MegaCor GmbH Diagnostik). Results: Although the dogs sed in the study were chosen
from the regions with high probability of parasite presence, no positive
results were achieved.  Conclusions: Though this result may be evaluated as no Dirofilaria immitis parasite is present
in Samsun and nearby regions, considering that in nonendemic areas serologic
tests may give negative results, our certain opinion is that the Samsun city
and neighbouring regions are not  endemic
areas for heartworm, and the mentioned nematode may not be present in this
region at all.   

Anahtar Kelimeler

Dirofilaria immitis, Samsun

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