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Infection with nematodes of the genus dirofilaria, usually in animals, especially dogs, but occasionally in humans.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for dirofilariasis has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for dirofilariasis.
283 publications have been identified in PubMed for dirofilariasis. Kisho has analyzed 137 by research type. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (31%), Epidemiology / Natural History (30%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (15%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 43 | 31% |
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Disease patterns and progression
41 |
30% |
Laboratory research | 21 | 15% |
Research summaries | 16 | 12% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 9 | 7% |
Clinical study results | 4 | 3% |
Other research | 2 | 1% |
New treatment approaches | 1 | 1% |
Félix NA (2026). [PMID: 41314600](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41314600/). *Top Companion Anim Med*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Szabó KÉ (2026). [PMID: 42069630](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42069630/). *BMC Vet Res*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Geary TG (2026). [PMID: 41851772](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41851772/). *Parasit Vectors*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Ferchichi S (2026). [PMID: 42100145](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42100145/). *IDCases*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Martínez-Durán D (2026). [PMID: 41741046](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41741046/). *Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Karkle A (2026). [PMID: 41840389](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41840389/). *BMC Oral Health*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Power RI (2026). [PMID: 41559308](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41559308/). *Commun Biol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Gamboa-Suárez BA (2026). [PMID: 40312846](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40312846/). *Integr Zool*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Santilli L (2026). [PMID: 41055789](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41055789/). *Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Malghem J (2026). [PMID: 41909165](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41909165/). *J Belg Soc Radiol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]