Human dirofilariasis in Greece: a review of reported cases and a description of a new, subcutaneous case.
Ann Trop Med Parasitol
; 90(3): 319-28, 1996 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-8758146
ABSTRACT
A superficial analysis of Greek reports of human cases of dirofilariasis indicated that this zoonosis is rare in Greece. However, a more detailed review of the international literature revealed several more cases, diagnosed and recorded in other countries following infection during holidays in Greece. Overall, at least 20 individuals are now known to have been infected in Greece, in all regions of the country. A new, subcutaneous case of dirofilariasis is described; the infection occurred in a 45-year-old male living in Piraeus (Athens), and was localized in the abdominal wall. Histology revealed a female Dirofilaria (Nochtiella) repens in the reactive nodule.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dirofilariasis
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Trop Med Parasitol
Year:
1996
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy