Localization of Dipetalonema reconditum (GRASSI, 1890) (Nematoda filariidae) de Canis familiaris / Localização do Dipetalonema reconditum (GRASSI, 1890) (Nematoda filariidae) de Canis familiaris

ABSTRACT

The necropsy of 24 dogs with positive blood serum test for Dipetalonema sp microfilarias demonstrated that 93.9% of the parasites were located in the subcutaneous tissue and 6.1% in general visceral organs. The helminths were localized in different anatomical regions, the chest was found with the highest frequency.

RESUMO

Foram necropsiados 24 cães com exame de sangue positivo para microfilarias de Dipetalonema sp. Verificou-se que 93,9% dos parasitos foram encontrados no tecido subcutâneo e 6,1% nas vísceras. A localização dos helmintos variou com as regimes anatômicas, sendo o tórax o local de maior freqüência.