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Definition
Canine, feline and farret heartworm
Adults are found in right ventricle, pulmonary artery
Test after 6 months of age
Tapered head, straight tail
Coil and uncoil
Mosquito
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Term
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Definition
L-1
L-2
L-3 Infective
L-4
L-5 - Adult |
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Term
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Definition
| Mosquito contracts microphillia from blood meal from infected animal |
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Term
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Definition
Microphillia developes inside mosquito
14 days |
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Term
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Definition
Infective stage
Microphillia become infective larva in misquito
Travel to mouth of misquito |
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Term
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Definition
3-4 days to migrate where it needs to be
2-3 months to grow |
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Term
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Definition
| 3-4 months to migrate into vascular system |
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Term
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Definition
Subcutaneous parasite
Nonpathogenic
Blunt head
hooked tail
Snake-like movement
Flea |
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Term
| Signs of Heartworm Infection |
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Definition
Canine: heart and lungs - harsh coughing sounds, exercise intolerant
Feline: coughing, GI signs, weight loss, vomiting |
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Term
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Definition
Direct smear of blood
Thin blood smear
Buffy coat method
Elisa snap test |
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Term
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Definition
Immiticide
Milbemycin
Preventatives
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