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Key factors influencing canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, in the United States.

Authors :
Brown, Heidi E.
Harrington, Laura C.
Kaufman, Phillip E.
McKay, Tanja
Bowman, Dwight D.
Thomas Nelson, C.
Dongmei Wang
Lund, Robert
Source :
Parasites & Vectors; 2012, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p245-253, 9p, 1 Chart, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

An examination of the Companion Animal Parasite Council's (CAPC) canine heartworm data to clarify the spatial prevalence of heartworm in the United States. Factors thought to influence the spatial risk of disease, as identified in a recent CAPC workshop, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17563305
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Parasites & Vectors
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85745239
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-5-245