Infection with nematodes of the genus DIROFILARIA, usually in animals, especially dogs, but occasionally in man.

A genus of filarial nematodes. Various immature species have been found to infect the eyes or subcutaneous tissue in humans.

A filarial parasite primarily of dogs but occurring also in foxes, wolves, and humans. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes.

Infections of the lungs with parasites, most commonly by parasitic worms (HELMINTHS).

A filarial parasite primarily affecting dogs and cats, but causing an emerging zoonosis in humans involving subcutaneous lesions. It is transmitted by MOSQUITOES.

Mild to severe infections of the eye and its adjacent structures (adnexa) by adult or larval protozoan or metazoan parasites.

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Diseases of the bony orbit and contents except the eyeball.

Infection, moderate to severe, caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses, which occurs either on the external surface of the eye or intraocularly with probable inflammation, visual impairment, or blindness.

Diseases of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). This term does not include diseases of wild dogs, WOLVES; FOXES; and other Canidae for which the heading CARNIVORA is used.