P. F. L. Boreham, R. B. Atwell
Abstract
Six dogs infected with Dirofilaria immitis and known to develop shock-like reactions after administration of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) were given ivermectin 50 micrograms/kg orally. None of the dogs showed any adverse reaction and subsequently all reacted to DEC 20 mg/kg orally.
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Six dogs infected with Dirofilaria immitis and known to develop shock-like reactions after administration of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) were given ivermectin 50 micrograms/kg orally. None of the dogs showed any adverse reaction and subsequently all reacted to DEC 20 mg/kg orally.
Key concepts: Dirofilaria immitis, Ivermectin, Biology, Dirofilariasis, Helminths, Filariasis, Shock (circulatory), Veterinary medicine