<i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> Could Be a Risk Factor for the Development of Allergic Diseases in Humans

<i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> Could Be a Risk Factor for the Development of Allergic Diseases in Humans

The Canary Islands are hyperendemic for canine heartworm and the risk of zoonotic infection is high. Additionally, there is evidence of development of allergies due to nematode infections in animals and humans. Since the population of the Canary Islands presents high prevalence of allergic comorbidi...

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Main Authors: José Alberto Montoya-Alonso, Rodrigo Morchón, Jorge Isidoro Matos, Yaiza Falcón-Cordón, Noelia Costa-Rodriguez, Elena Carretón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Dirofilaria immitis</i>
antibodies
Canary Islands
allergic comorbidities
human dirofilariosis
zoonosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1847

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