Dirofilaria repens

DIROFILARIA REPENS

Host

  • Dog and cat

Location

  • Adults found in subcutaneous tissues and the microfilariae in the blood and lymph

Pathogenesis

  • Being transmitted thru mosquitoes, these worms are frequently found in the anterior chamber of eye in human beings as accidental parasites causing difficulties in vision.
Last modified: Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 4:48 AM