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D Monchy1, H Levenes, H Guegan

  • 1Laboratoire d'Anatomie Pathologique, Institut Pasteur de Nouvelle-Calédonie.

Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|July 1, 1993
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Human dirofilariosis, a rare parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitoes, is highlighted in a case of a 75-year-old woman. Diagnosis involved identifying Dirofilaria immitis in lung tissue, emphasizing histological examination for accurate detection.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Human Pathology
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Dirofilariosis is a parasitic disease primarily affecting canines, transmitted via mosquito vectors.
  • Human infections are uncommon but can occur, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 75-year-old woman in New Caledonia diagnosed with pulmonary dirofilariosis.
  • Initial presentation included suspicious pulmonary nodules detected on radiography.

Findings:

  • Microscopic examination revealed pulmonary infarcts with thrombosis and the presence of Dirofilaria immitis within a pulmonary vessel.
  • Histological examination is crucial for diagnosis, as biological investigations offer limited utility.

Implications:

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  • Surgical intervention is typically sufficient for treating human dirofilariosis.
  • Preventive measures in canine populations, such as chemoprophylaxis, can mitigate the risk of human exposure and infection.