Canine filariosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis in Mozambique : a small survey based on the identification of microfilariae : research communication

• Main Authors: E.V. Schwan, D.T. Durand
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: AOSIS 2002-07-01
• Series: Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
• Subjects: Acid Phosphatase Staining; Dipetalonema Reconditum; Dirofilaria Immitis; Dog; Membrane Filtration; Microfilariae; Mozambique
• Online Access: https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/573

Dirofilaria immitis was diagnosed in 4 of 13 indigenous dogs from the Province of Zambézia, Mozambique, by acid phosphatase staining of microfilariae. The finding reconfirms the occurrence of the parasite in Mozambique after 3 decades and emphasises the need for extensive surveys. Additionally, in 1 of the infected dogs, microfilariae of Dipetalonema reconditum were detected, which is the 1st record of this parasite in Mozambique.