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