Heartworm Mosquito Map

Heartworm Mosquito Map. Heartworm and Lyme disease are on the march Today's Veterinary Business Mosquito species capable of transmitting heartworms can be found in most geographical areas Regular use of heartworm preventive medication is critical to prevent the disease

In addition, in only 9 states are dogs considered at high risk for heartworm infection Regular use of heartworm preventive medication is critical to prevent the disease

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Heartworm maintains grip on Southeast; finds new footholds in cooler, drier regions The leading states for heartworm incidence con nue to be those in and adjacent to the lower Mississippi Delta, which historically experiences a convergence of condi ons fostering widespread heartworm infec on—a climate conducive to mosquito prolifera on along with the presence of untreated dogs and wildlife. The 9 states are primarily in the southeast, where soaring temperatures and high humidity during the warmer months of the year provide an ideal environment for mosquitoes to thrive. Nevertheless, one of the most important takeaways for veterinarians is that no state is heartworm-free

Parasitic infections likely to spread in 2022, CAPC warns American Veterinary Medical Association. Heartworms can move into new areas when reservoirs of infection are present and heartworms can be transmitted wherever environmental conditions make it possible for mosquitoes that carry heartworms to survive and breed. Every three years, the American Heartworm Society surveys thousands of veterinary practices and creates this detailed heartworm incidence map.

New Heartworm Incidence Map shows increase in parasitic cases. Maps of surveillance activities and current known distributions of mosquito species in Europe and neighbouring regions. Vector distribution overlaps areas of high heartworm prevalence in wildlife and domestic canids.