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000162236 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-6209-4282$$aVillanueva-Saz, S.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162236 245__ $$aFirst serological study of Dirofilaria immitis antibodies in household domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) in southern Spain – Short communication
000162236 260__ $$c2022
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000162236 5203_ $$aDirofilaria immitis is an endemic mosquito-borne pathogen widely spread throughout Europe as well as North and South America. Infection by D. immitis has been reported in domestic ferrets, although little is known about the occurrence and the epidemiological features of this nematode in this species. The aim of the present retrospective study was to assess the prevalence of D. immitis antibodies using an in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay specifically developed for use in ferrets. One hundred and eighty-six serum samples were obtained from the Province of Valencia (Spain), an area endemic for dirofilariosis. Of the 186 serum samples included in the study, 27 (14.51%) were classified as D. immitis seropositive and 159 samples as D. immitis seronegative. The results provide valuable information on the seroprevalence of D. immitis infection in domestic ferrets in an area endemic for this vector-borne pathogen. The presence of seropositive ferrets should be taken into account and preventive measures should be implemented, including the possibility of serological screening for the early detection of Dirofilaria antibodies as a serological marker of exposure. This is the first study that demonstrates the presence of D. immitis exposure in ferrets in Spain. Veterinarians working in endemic areas should be aware of this infection in ferrets and their susceptibility.
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000162236 591__ $$aVETERINARY SCIENCES$$b95 / 144 = 0.66$$c2022$$dQ3$$eT2
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000162236 593__ $$aVeterinary (miscellaneous)$$c2022$$dQ2
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000162236 700__ $$aGiner, J.
000162236 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-2957-1379$$aVerde, M.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162236 700__ $$aYzuel, A.
000162236 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-7822-6646$$aLacasta, D.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162236 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-8474-2831$$aRuiz, H.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162236 700__ $$aBasurco, A.
000162236 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-8727-0323$$aGonzález, A.
000162236 700__ $$aMarteles, D.
000162236 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-2557-4890$$aFernández, A.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162236 7102_ $$11009$$2617$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Patología Animal$$cÁrea Medicina y Cirugía Animal
000162236 773__ $$g70, 4 (2022), 282-286$$pActa vet. Hung.$$tACTA VETERINARIA HUNGARICA$$x0236-6290
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