Optimizing heartworm diagnosis in dogs using multiple test combinations

Optimizing heartworm diagnosis in dogs using multiple test combinations

Abstract Background Various heartworm (HW) diagnostic testing modalities detect products of, or reactions to, different life cycle stages of Dirofilaria immitis. Microfilariae (Mf) can be directly visualized in blood, antigen (Ag) from immature and adult heartworms may be detected on commercial assa...

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Main Authors: Jennifer N. Lane, Annette Litster, Susan E. Little, Jessica Y. Rodriguez, Kennedy K. Mwacalimba, Kellee D. Sundstrom, E. Susan Amirian, Simone D. Guerios, Maria A. Serrano, Kellie M. Hays, Julie K. Levy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Antibody
Antigen
Diagnosis
Heartworm
Microfilaria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04715-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04715-4

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