Sudden death in cats as a consequence of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)

The paper presents a case of sudden death in a cat as a result of infection with Dirofilaria immitis. Dirofilariosis in cats is rarely encountered in our country, and its incidence in the world ranges from 0.8% to 23%. As a consequence of the parasitism of adult forms, due to damage to the endotheli...

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Main Authors: Marinković Darko, Nešić Vladimir
Format: Article
Language:srp
Published: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade 2006-01-01
Series:Veterinarski Glasnik
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cat
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-2457/2006/0350-24570604255M.pdf