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Although Dirofilaria immitis (commonly known as heartworm) is not endemic in the UK, the number of infections diagnosed in dogs in the UK is increasing, with most cases found in dogs that have travelled to or been imported from regions where the disease is endemic. Currently, average temperature conditions necessary for transmission of dirofilariasis are rarely met in the UK. However, with increasing temperatures and the rise in imported dogs, there’s potentially an increasing risk of D. immitis becoming endemic in the UK. This document provides key information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm.
Click here to download a PDF of the Infographic summary of the Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) Scientific Information Document.
First published February 2024.
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