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In Chile, several studies have explored the role of dogs as reservoirs of vector-borne pathogens; however, there is a lack of research investigating the presence of pathogens in arthropods. Specifically, within the order Diptera, limited knowledge exists regarding their roles as carriers of pathogens. This study aimed to examine the presence of zoonotic filarial nematodes in mosquitoes and dogs within a previously unstudied semi-rural area of Central Chile. Two hundred samples of dog blood and seven hundred and twenty-four mosquitoes were collected during 2021\u20132022 and studied for filarial nematodes by PCR. The prevalence of microfilaremic dogs detected by Knott\u2019s test was 7.5%, with <jats:italic>Acanthocheilonema reconditum<\/jats:italic> being the only species identified. <jats:italic>Aedes<\/jats:italic> (<jats:italic>Ochlerotatus<\/jats:italic>) <jats:italic>albifasciatus<\/jats:italic> was the most abundant mosquito species collected, and 15 out of 65 pools were positive for filarial nematodes. Among these pools, 13 tested positive for <jats:italic>Acanthocheilonema reconditum<\/jats:italic>, and two tested positive for <jats:italic>Setaria equina<\/jats:italic> through PCR. Additionally, five <jats:italic>Culex pipiens<\/jats:italic> specimens were positive for <jats:italic>Acanthocheilonema reconditum<\/jats:italic>. 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