Dirofilariasis: an emerging, yet neglected zoonosis

Authors

  • Pedro Paulo Chieffi Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Patológicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, pchieffi@usp.br https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0716-3032
  • Aline Diniz Cabral Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Patológicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, aline.cabral@fcmsantacasasp.edu.br https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9439-4463
  • Gabriela Rodrigues e Fonseca Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Patológicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, gabriela.fonseca@fcmsantacasasp.edu.br https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6047-3668
  • Sergio Vieira dos Santos Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Patológicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, sergio.santos@fcmsantacasasp.edu.br https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5347-9698

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/rpt.v54i2.82178

Abstract

This paper addresses the main aspects of the occurrence of dirofilariasis in animals and humans, especially in cases of infections by Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens. It highlights the importance of recognizing this parasitosis as an emerging zoonosis in the Americas, with a focus on Brazil, while providing global comparisons. The biological and environmental factors that influence its maintenance in natural conditions are also discussed.

KEY WORDS: Dirofilaria; Dirofilaria immitis; Dirofilaria repens; zoonosis; dirofilariasis; Americas; Brazil.

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Author Biography

Aline Diniz Cabral, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Patológicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, aline.cabral@fcmsantacasasp.edu.br

2. Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul, Escola de Saúde, Medicina Veterinária, São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Published

2025-07-18

How to Cite

CHIEFFI, Pedro Paulo; DINIZ CABRAL, Aline; RODRIGUES E FONSECA, Gabriela; VIEIRA DOS SANTOS, Sergio. Dirofilariasis: an emerging, yet neglected zoonosis. Revista de Patologia Tropical / Journal of Tropical Pathology, Goiânia, v. 54, n. 2, p. 1–12, 2025. DOI: 10.5216/rpt.v54i2.82178. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/iptsp/article/view/82178. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 2 (2025)

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REVIEW

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