Canine filariosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis in Mozambique: a small survey based on the identification of microfilariae |
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| Authors: | Schwan E V Durand D T |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort 0110, South Africa. vschwan@op.up.ac.za |
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| Abstract: | Dirofilaria immitis was diagnosed in 4 of 13 indigenous dogs from the Province of Zambézia, Mozambique, by acid phosphatase staining of microfilariae. The finding reconfirms the occurrence of the parasite in Mozambique after 3 decades and emphasises the need for extensive surveys. Additionally, in 1 of the infected dogs, microfilariae of Dipetalonema reconditum were detected, which is the 1st record of this parasite in Mozambique. |
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