A proposed strategic control approach for Dirofilaria immitis in Galápagos

IF 1.6 Q3 PARASITOLOGY

Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-14 DOI:10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101361

Carla Andreea Culda , Diego Páez-Rosas , Rommel Lenin Vinueza , Renato León , Andrei Daniel Mihalca

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Abstract

A strategic approach is proposed for controlling the invasive heartworm Dirofilaria immitis across the Galápagos Islands, where endemic fauna lacks natural resistance. This parasite poses a potential threat to the fitness of native wildlife, particularly the Galápagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki), due to its interaction with the multi-host parasite D. immitis, domestic dogs and suitable mosquito vectors. The control program is based on a detailed understanding of the local life cycle and ecoepidemiology of the parasite. An active surveillance program is essential for successful control and should include testing of resident dogs and cats, passive surveillance, and monitoring of mosquito populations. All infected domestic carnivorans must be treated according to American Heartworm Society (AHS) guidelines, and mosquito control is crucial for reducing the risk of transmission. Additionally, collaboration, technology transfer, and institutional articulation between local entities and academia are essential. These initiatives enhance scientific understanding, improve practical applications, benefit communities, and promote sustainable development.

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Galápagos白丝虫的防治策略研究

提出了一种控制Galápagos群岛上特有动物缺乏自然抵抗力的侵袭性心丝虫（Dirofilaria immitis）的战略方法。这种寄生虫对本地野生动物，特别是Galápagos海狮（Zalophus wollebaeki）的健康构成潜在威胁，因为它与多宿主寄生虫D. immitis、家养狗和合适的蚊子媒介相互作用。控制方案是基于对当地生命周期和寄生虫生态流行病学的详细了解。主动监测计划对成功控制至关重要，应包括对居民猫狗进行检测、被动监测和监测蚊子种群。所有受感染的家养食肉动物都必须按照美国心丝虫协会（American Heartworm Society， AHS）的指导方针进行治疗，控制蚊子对降低传播风险至关重要。此外，地方实体和学术界之间的合作、技术转让和机构衔接至关重要。这些举措增进了科学认识，改进了实际应用，造福了社区，促进了可持续发展。

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Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports Multiple-

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2.90

自引率

7.10%

发文量

126

审稿时长

97 days

期刊介绍： Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports focuses on aspects of veterinary parasitology that are of regional concern, which is especially important in this era of climate change and the rapid and often unconstrained travel of people and animals. Relative to regions, this journal will accept papers of the highest quality dealing with all aspects of disease prevention, pathology, treatment, epidemiology, and control of parasites within the field of veterinary medicine. Also, case reports will be considered as they add to information related to local disease and its control; such papers must be concise and represent appropriate medical intervention. Papers on veterinary parasitology from wildlife species are acceptable, but only if they relate to the practice of veterinary medicine. Studies on vector-borne bacterial and viral agents are suitable, but only if the paper deals with vector transmission of these organisms to domesticated animals. Studies dealing with parasite control by means of natural products, both in vivo and in vitro, are more suited for one of the many journals that now specialize in papers of this type. However, due to the regional nature of much of this research, submissions may be considered based upon a case being made by the author(s) to the Editor. Circumstances relating to animal experimentation must meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals as issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (obtainable from: Executive Secretary C.I.O.M.S., c/o W.H.O., Via Appia, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland).