GIS modeling for canine dirofilariosis risk assessment in central Italy

A survey was conducted in an area of central Italy in order to study the prevalence of <em>Dirofilaria immitis</em> and <em>D. repens</em> in dogs. Blood samples were collected from 283 dogs and examined using a modified Knott’s technique. In addition, in order to detect <...

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Main Authors: Michele Mortarino, Vincenzo Musella, Valeria Costa, Claudio Genchi, Giuseppe Cringoli, Laura Rinaldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2008-05-01
Series:Geospatial Health
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Online Access:http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/248