Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis and Dipetalonema reconditum in greyhounds |
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Authors: | T E MARTIN G H COLLINS |
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Institution: | Department of Veterinary Pathology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 |
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Abstract: | Blood samples from 331 greyhounds in the Hunter Valley and nearby coastal areas of New South Wales were examined for microfilariae using a filtration technique. Species were identified by histochemical staining; 10.9% of the greyhounds were infected with Dirofilaria immitis and 3.6% with Dipetalonema reconditum. The prevalence of infection of both species was significantly greater in summer than in winter (p = less than 0.05). Infection with D. immitis was correlated with differences in age, sex, bodyweight and coat colour, and a reported lack of stamina and the presence of a cough. No significant association was found. Diethylcarbamazine citrate was used for prophylaxis in 8.8% of all the greyhounds examined. |
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