Parasitology

Canine Dirofilariasis: Microfilaria in a Blood Smear

A case report of Dirofilaria microfilaria found in a peripheral blood smear of an elderly dog. Laboratory diagnosis of dirofilariasis and microscopy.

Dog blood smear: Dirofilaria microfilaria among erythrocytes
Dog blood smear: Dirofilaria microfilaria among erythrocytes

An unexpected finding. A 12-year-old dog. Dirofilariasis “does not occur” in our city.😈 Arkhangelsk region, Kotlas city, “Barboskin” veterinary clinic.

🙏 The publication was kindly provided by Elena Snezhurova