Dirofilarial human cases in the Old World, attributed to <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> : a critical analysis

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AIMS: To review 28 cases of human dirofilariasis reported in the last 30 years in the Old World and attributed, by their respective authors, to Dirofilaria immitis or a species of Dirofilaria other than D. repens. METHODS AND RESULTS: Each case was analysed by examining the published accounts or by discussions with the authors, who were interviewed whenever possible. CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of these analyses we...

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