Sudden death in cats as a consequence of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)
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2005 Guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention and management of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infection in cats.
0304-4017/$ – see front matter doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2005.07.009 Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. Heartworm transmission has not been documented in Alaska and even with the importation of microfilaremic dogs, it is doubtful the climate this far north will permit maturation of infective larvae. Relocation of infected, microfilaremic dogs appears to be the most important factor contribut...
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عنوان ژورنال: Veterinarski glasnik
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0350-2457,2406-0771
DOI: 10.2298/vetgl0604255m