Moxidectin steady state prior to inoculation protects cats from subsequent, repeated infection with Dirofilaria immitis

Moxidectin steady state prior to inoculation protects cats from subsequent, repeated infection with Dirofilaria immitis

Abstract Background Infection of cats with Dirofilaria immitis causes seroconversion on antibody tests and pulmonary pathology, often without subsequent development of adult heartworms. Consistent administration of topical 10% imidacloprid-1% moxidectin has been shown to result in sustained plasma l...

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Main Authors: Susan E Little, Joe A Hostetler, Jennifer E Thomas, Keith L Bailey, Anne W Barrett, Kaylynn Gruntmeir, Jeff Gruntmeir, Lindsay A Starkey, Chris Basel, Byron L Blagburn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Cat
Dirofilaria immitis
Heartworm
Moxidectin
Steady state
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0710-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0710-z

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