Vector Competence of Aedes sierrensis and Culex pipiens complex (Diptera: Culicidae) for Dirofilaria immitis (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) in Northern California
Dirofilaria immitis Leidy (dog heartworm) is a life-threatening parasite transmitted by mosquitoes to domestic dogs. Endemic in the eastern United States, cases have become more prevalent over the last few decades. While prevalence in California is generally low, Lake and San Joaquin Counties have r...
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Scholarly Commons
2017
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| Online Access: | https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2979 https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3978&context=uop_etds |