The prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs in Sydney
- 10 March 1996
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Australian Veterinary Journal
- Vol. 73 (3) , 103-104
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.1996.tb09987.x
Abstract
SUMMARY: Four hundred and four dogs from 9 pounds in Sydney were examined for circulating microfilariae and antigens of Dirofilaria immitis. One hundred of these were also examined post mortem for adult heartworms. The prevalence of infection in the 404 dogs as shown by serology was 11.4%, and 5.9% had circulating microfilariae of D immitis. Adult heartworms were present in 15 of 100 dogs. Dipetalonema reconditum microfilariae were present in 3.7% of dogs. Dirofilariosis is still a common and important parasite of dogs in the Sydney region and chemoprophylaxis is recommended.Keywords
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