Latin - Dirofilaria immitis
At this time, heartworm is not found in the UK.
However, this species is present in various parts of Europe, and can pose a serious health threat to pets that visit a 'danger' area.
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Adult heartworm and the European heartworm risk areas (shown in blue on the map).
