Estefanofilariose em bovinos

Abstract

Stephanofilariasis is a worldwide disease caused by the nematode Stephanofilaria that determines skin lesions in several definitive hosts. The prevalence is higher in summer due to the increase in fly population, the intermediate host. In cattle, the chronic dermatitis is characteristic begining with papules that progress to nodules, alopecia and ulcers with crusts. Despite it’s long time recognition, there are few studies and reports about this disease, specially in Brazil. General informations of epidemiology, the agent, clinical signs, diagnosis methods, treatment and prevention were rewied.