A Homemade Snare: An Alternative Method for Mechanical Removal of Dirofilaria immitis in Dogs

Canine dirofilariosis is a life-threatening parasitic disease that is increasingly reported worldwide. Once diagnosed the main treatment goals are to improve the animal’s clinical condition and to eliminate all life stages of the parasite with minimal posttreatment side effects. This can be achieved...

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Main Authors: Ana Margarida Alho, António Fiarresga, Miguel Landum, Clara Lima, Óscar Gamboa, José Meireles, José Sales Luís, Luís Madeira de Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5780408