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Adult Dirofilaria immitis in the Aorta of a Dog  

Wang, Ji-Hwan (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
Choi, Ho-Jung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
Lee, Young-Won (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
Park, Ki-Tae (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
Yeon, Seong-Chan (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
Lee, Hyo-Jong (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
Lee, Hee-Chun (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.25, no.4, 2008 , pp. 303-306 More about this Journal
Abstract
Unknown age, spayed female mixed dog was presented with a severe lethargy. Radiography, ultrasonography, and blood screen test were performed to make a diagnosis. There were no specific radiographic findings. On the ultrasonography, small amount of ascites was found around gallbladder and hepatic vein was dilated approximately 6.1 mm. Blood screen test revealed a severe anemia. Result of heartworm ELISA kit was positive. At necropsy, parasites were in the left atrium, right ventricles, aorta, pulmonary artery, right renal artery.
Keywords
Dirofilaria immitis; dog; left atrium; aorta; right renal artery;
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