Clinical cases of dirofilariasis in the Krasnodar region

Dirofilariasis is a zoonotic infestation caused by nematodes Dirofilaria repens and D. immitis, transmitted by mosquitoes. The main reservoir is dogs. In the Russian Federation, data from Rospotrebnadzor (2006-2012) revealed a steady increase in human morbidity (143 cases in 2012 against 84 in 2011). A predominance of urban residents (97 %) and women (76 %) is characteristic. The most common localization of the parasite is the eye (39 %) and the head (19 %). The formation of urban foci is associated with the synanthropic mosquito Culex pipiens and infected dogs. Diagnosis is complicated by the polymorphism of the clinic (in 2012, only 55.6 % of the initial diagnoses were correct). Despite the fact that official registration has been discontinued since 2013, dirofilariasis remains an epidemiologically significant disease in the Russian Federation, requiring increased control of reservoir animals and medical attention.

The purpose of this study: Is to investigate the epidemiological and clinical features of dirofilariasis in the Krasnodar Territory.

Materials and methods: Medical records of the patients, diagnostic tests, and drug therapy were used as research materials.

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