Seroprevalence of Canine Heartworm Disease (Dirofilaria Immitis) on Tenerife Island: an Epidemiological Update.
From: Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University, Las Palmas, Spain.
Parasitology research
- Publish Date: Dec 2006
- ISSN: 0932-0113
- Volume: 100
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 103-5
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Montoya J A, Morales M, Juste M C, et al. Seroprevalence of Canine Heartworm Disease (Dirofilaria Immitis) on Tenerife Island: an Epidemiological Update.. Parasitol. Res. Dec 2006;100:103-5
Abstract
Blood samples from 823 dogs were tested for circulating Dirofilaria immitis antigen during a 1-year period (May 2002 to May 2003) on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands, Spain. Seroprevalence of heartworm infection was 21%. Heartworm infection was similar in males and females and was more common in dogs aged >6 years. Distribution of infection in varying climatic zones was not statistically different.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Animals, Atlantic Islands, Climate, Dirofilaria, Dirofilariasis, Dog Diseases, Dogs, Incidence, Seroepidemiologic Studies, Spain
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