First document on the presence of Iraqi Dirofilaria immitis
Canine dirofilariasis in Iraq was thought not present. This is the first report of dog heartworms in our country. Hearts of 22 dogs from various sites in Kerbala province were examined for Dirofilaria immitis infection. Peripheral blood from dogs with worms in the heart was examined for microfilari...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Baghdad, College of Veterinary Medicine
2009-06-01
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| Series: | The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://jcovm.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/Iraqijvm/article/view/732 |