Efficacy of semi-annual therapy of an extended-release injectable moxidectin suspension and oral doxycycline in Dirofilaria immitis naturally infected dogs

Efficacy of semi-annual therapy of an extended-release injectable moxidectin suspension and oral doxycycline in Dirofilaria immitis naturally infected dogs

Abstract Background Dirofilaria immitis is a life-threatening nematode spreading globally. Arsenical treatment is currently recommended for removal of adult worms. However, arsenical treatment is not available in some countries, and there are dogs that cannot tolerate the rapid kill of adult worms;...

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Main Authors: Bruno Alberigi, Julio I. Fernandes, Jonimar P. Paiva, Flavya Mendes-de-Almeida, Fabiana Knackfuss, Alexandre Merlo, Norma Labarthe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Adulticide treatment
Dirofilaria immitis
Doxycycline
Heartworm
Macrocyclic lactone
Moxidectin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04380-z

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