Research of Dirofilaria immitis and Dipetalonema reconditum in the Kennel of Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brasil.

Authors

  • Raphael Nikolas Lira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v6n17.1364

Keywords:

Dirofilariose, zoonose, cães.

Abstract

The Dirofilariosis is a parasitic disease caused by a heartworm called Dirofilaria immitis. It Is reported in several species but the dog being the most important. Concentrated mainly in coastal regions, and is considered a zoonosis. This research aims to investigate the possible infection by Dirofilaria immitis and Dipetalonema reconditum in dogs kept in the kennel of Itajai, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Published

2016-06-07

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Research of Dirofilaria immitis and Dipetalonema reconditum in the Kennel of Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brasil. (2016). Pubvet, 6(17). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v6n17.1364