Prevalence of canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease in dogs of central Portugal
The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors concerning Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs from Figueira da Foz, located in the central region of Portugal. In the period between November 2009 and January 2011, 304 blood samples were obtained from dogs over 1 year...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Parasite |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2014003 |