Human Pulmonary Dirofilariasis, North Queensland, Australia, 20231

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kimberley Murray, Emily Grahn, Andrew Stacey, Carly Hughes, Harsha Sheorey, Constantin Constantinoiu, Leslie Kuma, Richard S. Bradbury
DOI: 10.3201/eid3207.260280
Cited by: 1
References: 8

Abstract

Dirofilaria nematodes, a common cause of canine filarial disease, are increasingly recognized as emerging human pathogens. We report a case of human pulmonary dirofilariasis in the lung of a man from Northern Australia with pulmonary adenocarcinoma. This case highlights the risk for zoonotic transmission in regions with high canine heartworm prevalence.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Insects and Parasite Interactions Malaria Research and Control

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
7
Pages
1196–1198
Publication date
25 June 2026
Language
EN