Table 1 Factors significantly associated with Dirofilaria repens prevalence in dogs of Europe
From: Recent advances on Dirofilaria repens in dogs and humans in Europe
No. of dogs tested | Country | Potential risk factors | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
114 | Southern Spain | Kenneled dogs (lack of preventative measures) | [47] |
Geographical location | |||
2406 | Central Italy | Older age | [294] |
Male sex | |||
Pure breed | |||
Traveling dogs | |||
151 | Eastern Slovakia | Older age | [119] |
Lifestyle (outdoors) | |||
Geographical location | |||
972 | Central Italy | Rural environment | [34] |
Geographical location | |||
194 | Northern Serbia | Older age | [295] |
Geographical location | |||
2512 | Southern Italy | Lifestyle (guard dogs) | [296] |
Geographical location |