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October 2, 2025ParasitologiaOpen Access

Abdominal Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis Due to Dirofilaria repens in a 34-Year-Old Sicilian Woman: Diagnostic Challenges and Molecular Confirmation

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RVRoberta VirrusoDepartment of HealthVGValeria GarganoIstituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Della SiciliaFSFrancesco ScarlataDepartment of Health

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Implication

Report confirms diagnosis of dirofilaria repens infection in a patient from Sicily, highlighting vector control challenges.

Key Points

  • Molecular analysis confirmed dirofilaria repens infection, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis in similar cases.
  • Surgical removal revealed the adult worm, despite initial inconclusive ultrasound analysis, showcasing diagnostic challenges.
  • Local dog populations serve as a reservoir for dirofilaria repens, with prevalence rates up to 20.4% indicating potential human transmission.
  • Enhanced vector control and public awareness are necessary to prevent future human infections from dirofilaria repens.

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Virruso et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5da783cbc991d0a20e01https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia5040051
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