Every three years, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) gathers data on heartworm testing to understand the impact heartworm is having nationwide, as well as in specific regions. Testing data from thousands of veterinary practices and shelters is used to create a detailed map showing the average number of heartworm-positive cases per clinic.

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2023年4月11日 · The American Heartworm Society (AHS) unveiled its 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map, and the latest edition reveals a growing trend in infection rates throughout the United States. The map—which the AHS produces every 3 years—provides the veterinary community with data on the location and prevalence of heartworm infection in the United States ...

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2023年4月20日 · New data from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) show an increase in heartworm prevalence in certain areas of the country. The organization’s newly released 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map reveals upward trends in previously known heartworm “hot spots” as well as locations where cases of these parasites were once rare. 1

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Heartworm incidence as shown in this map is based on the average number of cases per reporting clinic in 2019. Some remote regions of the United States lack veterinary clinics; therefore, no...

Following the analysis of survey results, a U.S. heartworm incidence map is generated to provide a visual representation of the spread and severity of heartworm infections. The AHS released the results of the most recent survey, which reflects testing results from the 2019 calendar year.

The average number of heartworm-positive states rose in 26 states, as well as the District of Columbia; stayed the same in 3 states; and dropped in 22 states (Figure 2). Of survey respondents, 23.3% reported seeing more heartworm cases in 2016 compared with 2013, while 19.8% reported a decline in their practice area.

2023年4月11日 · The group has unveiled its 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map, drawn from data provided by thousands of veterinary practices and shelters across the U.S. The numbers show the locales with highest heartworm incidence continue to be those in and adjacent to the lower Mississippi Delta, AHS reports.

2023年11月2日 · The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has just released a new Heartworm Incidence Map, using data collected from veterinary practices and shelters across the U.S.

2023年4月11日 · APEX, NC – A first glance at the 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) might suggest that heartworm rates have stayed steady over the past three years.Dig a little deeper, however, and it’s clear that rates have continued to trend upward in both heartworm “hot spots” and in locales where heartworm cases ...

Dogs (and cats, for which data is limited), contract heartworm disease via the bite of a mosquito infected with heartworm larvae. So, as you might expect, heartworm disease is most prevalent in warm, humid, subtropic climates, but exists anywhere mosquitoes live.

We've gathered data from the Companion Animal Parasite Council to help you understand the risks in your area for heartworm disease and tickborne diseases. View data down to your county for prevalence of heartworm, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis and use your findings to educate your clients on the importance of prevention.

Heartworm incidence as shown in this map is based on the average number of cases per reporting clinic in 2019. Some remote regions of the United States lack veterinary clinics;...

The severity of heartworm incidence as shown in this map is based on average number of cases per reporting clinic. Some remote regions of the United States lack

2025年3月5日 · Global high-resolution maps of malaria prevalence, incidence, and mortality are crucial for tracking spatially heterogeneous progress against the disease and to inform strategic malaria control efforts. We present the latest such maps, the first since 2019, which cover the years 2000–22. The maps are accompanied by administrative-level ...

Founded During The Heartworm Symposium Of 1974, The American Heartworm Society Aims to further scientific progress in the study of heartworm disease inform the membership of new developments, encourage and help promote effective procedures for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm disease

1 天前 · Heartworm disease in dogs is a vector-borne disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis and may result in coughing, difficult breathing, exercise intolerance, pulmonary hypertension, right-sided congestive heart failure and mortality [1, 2].Up to 60 mosquito species have been described as potential vectors for heartworm disease, with Aedes spp., Anopheles spp. and Culex spp. as the most relevant ...

There’s no question that heartworm disease is more common in some areas than others, and the states with the highest percentages of positive cases continue to be in the Southeastern and Gulf Coast regions, where the climate creates ideal conditions for heartworm transmission.