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Rapid Subcutaneous Migration of Dirofilaria repens Nematode in Facial Tissue, Italy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report a Dirofilaria repens nematode infection in a woman in Italy who sought care for a fast-creeping lesion within her subcutaneous facial tissue. Dirofilariosis should be included in differential diagnosis of subcutaneous nodules or creeping lesions. This case highlights the need for controlling canine dirofilarioses to mitigate zoonotic risk.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3106.241915

Authors: Mariaelisa Carbonara, Simona Gabrielli, Alessia Ricci, Roberta Iatta, Riccardo Paolo Lia, Maria Virginia Tomassi, Andrea Mariano, Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Domenico Otranto

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410815266

FWCI: 1.464

Cites: 10

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10