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Parafilaria multi papillosa

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Introduction

Classification

Taxonomy

  • Phylum: Nematoda.
  • Superfamily: Filarioidea.
  • Genus:Parafilaria.
  • Species:multipapillosa.

Distribution

  • Endemic in parts of Europe, Asia, South America, North Africa.
  • Clinical signs only seen in summer (warm/wet) months.
  • Not reported in North America.

Significance

  • Cause skin nodules that bleed, particularly when animal is in sunshine.
  • Known as 'Summer bleeding'.

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Diagnosis

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Maloufi F (1995) Equine parafilariosis in Iran. Vet Parasitol 56, 189-197 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Lichtenfels J R (1975) Helminths of Domestic Equids: illustrated key to genera and species with emphasis on North American forms. Proc of Helm Soc Wash Special Issue 42, 1-92.