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Detection of Dirofilaria immitis via integrated serological and molecular analyses in coyotes from Texas, United States
1 Apr 2022
Abstract excerpt
Wild canids serve as reservoir for various vector-borne pathogens of veterinary and medical importance, including the canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis. In North and Central America, coyotes (Canis latrans) may be a relevant reservoir host for heartworm transmission. The objective of this study was to determine the occurrence of D. immitis in coyotes across Texas using integrated antigen detection test and...
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