Multiple diagnostic tests demonstrate an increased risk of canine heartworm disease in northern Queensland, Australia

Multiple diagnostic tests demonstrate an increased risk of canine heartworm disease in northern Queensland, Australia

Abstract Background Canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a life-threatening infection of dogs with a global distribution. Information on the prevalence of D. immitis and associated risk factors for canine heartworm antigen positivity—and thus disease—in Australia is scarce or outdated. The curr...

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Main Authors: Jessica L. Panetta, Nichola Eliza Davies Calvani, Bronwyn Orr, Aldo Gianfranco Nicoletti, Michael P. Ward, Jan Šlapeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dirofilaria immitis
Prevalence
Microfilariae
Shelter dogs
Antigen test
Heat-treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04896-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04896-y

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