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Genetic polymorphism in Dirofilaria immitis.
Veterinary parasitology - 22 Mar 2011
Bourguinat Catherine, Keller Kathy, Prichard Roger K, Geary Timothy G
Abstract excerpt
Dirofilaria immitis is the causative agent of heartworm disease. Reports of macrocyclic lactone inefficacy prompted an investigation of genetic polymorphism in D. immitis. Currently, there is a lack of genetic information for this parasite. Information on baseline levels of genetic heterogeneity in the dog heartworm would have important implications for the possible development of macrocyclic lactone resistance...
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