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Pulmonary dirofilariasis: first reported case in Puerto Rico

M A Marcial1, S File, A Fernández

  • 1Thoracic Surgery Service, Hospital Pavía, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The first reported case of human pulmonary dirofilariasis, a zoonotic disease, is presented. The study discusses the disease

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Human Pathology

Background:

  • Dirofilariasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by filarial nematodes.
  • Pulmonary dirofilariasis in humans is rare, often presenting as a coin lesion.
  • This report details the first documented case in the country.

Observation:

  • A case of human pulmonary dirofilariasis was identified.
  • The patient presented with symptoms indicative of a lung infection.

Findings:

  • The etiopathogenesis of this zoonotic infection was investigated.
  • Pathological findings associated with human pulmonary dirofilariasis were analyzed.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for dirofilariasis transmission to humans.

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  • Understanding the zoonotic aspects is crucial for public health surveillance.
  • Further research into prevention and diagnosis is warranted.