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Preliminary observations of an epidemiological survey in dirofilariosis of dogs from Timis County.

R. Ciocan, G. Dărăbuş, M. S. Ilie, I. Hotea, Kálmán Imre, Sorin Morariu, D. Morar, A. Balint, D. Indre

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Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Dirofilaria infection in dogs from Timis County, Romania. Blood samples were collected from 94 dogs from February 2008 to March 2009 and were examined by modified Knott's technique, Fresh blood smear and specific antigen test-Speed DIRO / HEARTWORM (Bio Veto Test, France). Of the total of 94 dogs, 4 were positive for Dirofilaria spp. with a prevalence value of 4.25%.

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This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Dirofilaria infection in dogs from Timis County, Romania. Blood samples were collected from 94 dogs from February 2008 to March 2009 and were examined by modified Knott's technique, Fresh blood smear and specific antigen test-Speed DIRO / HEARTWORM (Bio Veto Test, France). Of the total of 94 dogs, 4 were positive for Dirofilaria spp. with a prevalence value of 4.25%.

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This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Dirofilaria infection in dogs from Timis County, Romania. Blood samples were collected from 94 dogs from February 2008 to March 2009 and were examined by modified Knott's technique, Fresh blood smear and specific antigen test-Speed DIRO / HEARTWORM (Bio Veto Test, France). Of the total of 94 dogs, 4 were positive for Dirofilaria spp. with a prevalence value of 4.25%.

Key concepts: Dirofilaria immitis, Veterinary medicine, Epidemiology, Medicine, Dirofilariasis, Internal medicine, Helminths, Immunology

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