Accession Number:
ADA023607
Title:
Review of Dirofilariasis in Man.
Descriptive Note:
Special pub. Aug 74-Jan 75,
Corporate Author:
EDGEWOOD ARSENAL ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1976-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
9.0
Abstract:
Dirofilaria immitis is found in the heart and subcutaneous tissue of mammals throughout the United States. The life cycle is indirect requiring a mosquito for the infective stage to develop. In humans, the predominate infection is in women over thirty-five years of age having a home in southern states. Although infection rates are small, the medical profession must remain aware of the possibility of the disease.
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Subject Categories:
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
- Medicine and Medical Research