Survey of dirofilariasis among dogs in seremban,Malaysia |
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Authors: | S.P. Kan K.V. Rajah A.S. Dissanaike |
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Affiliation: | 2. Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia;1. District Veterinary Office, Seremban, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia |
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Abstract: | A total of 370 dogs from the District Veterinary Office in Seremban, Malaysia, was examined for dirofilariasis. An overall incidence of infection of 32.4% was observed, but pure bred dogs showed a slightly higher incidence of infection (39.2%) and a higher parasitaemia, whereas mixed bred dogs were less frequently infected (27.4%) and usually had a lower parasitaemia. In addition, short-haired pedigree dogs such as boxers, Dobermanns, dachshunds and bulldogs were generally more frequently infected and showed a higher parasitaemia than longer-haired pedigree dogs, such as Alsatians, spaniels and terriers. There was no significant difference in distribution of infection among dogs of different sexes and age groups. |
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