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Key factors influencing canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, in the United States.

Journal:
Parasites & vectors
Year:
2012
Authors:
Brown, Heidi E et al.
Affiliation:
School of Geography and Development · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

An examination of the Companion Animal Parasite Council's (CAPC) canine heartworm data to clarify the spatial prevalence of heartworm in the United States. Factors thought to influence the spatial risk of disease, as identified in a recent CAPC workshop, are discussed.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23111089/