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Dirofilaria immitis
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Definition
: A filarial parasite primarily of dogs but occurring also in foxes, wolves, and humans. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes.
infection
Other names
Dog Heartworm; immitis, Dirofilaria; immitides, Dirofilaria; Heartworms, Dog; Heartworm, Dog; Dog Heartworms; Dirofilaria immitides
Substance
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Source
neutrophil chemotactic factor, Dirofilaria immitis
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*Chemotactic Factors
Dirofilaria immitis.
Mol Immunol 1993 Oct;30(14):1315-20