A nationwide serological survey for Dirofilaria immitis in companion cats in the United States of America: 3.5% antibody and 0.3% antigen positivity

A nationwide serological survey for Dirofilaria immitis in companion cats in the United States of America: 3.5% antibody and 0.3% antigen positivity

Abstract Background Feline heartworm disease (HWD) is a complex and often misdiagnosed disease in cats, caused by the filarial nematode Dirofilaria immitis. Despite its significant impact, studies reporting the prevalence of D. immitis in apparently healthy pet cats in the USA are lacking. Methods T...

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Main Authors: Daniel Felipe Barrantes Murillo, Lindsay Starkey, Theresa Wood, Rachel Smith, Byron Blagburn, Joy Bowles, Hill Allen, Caroline Lewis, Yue Shu, Chengming Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dirofilaria immitis
Companion cats
USA
Antigen testing
Antibody detection
Acid treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05829-7

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