(from the article `filariasis`) ...nematodes of the superfamily Filarioidea, that invade the subcutaneous tissues and lymphatics of mammals, producing reactions varying from acute ... parasitic disease, predominantly of dogs but also occurring in cats, that is caused by the nematode Dirofilaria immitis. Infective larvae ... [2 relate...
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Synonym for dirofilaria immitis ... A filarial parasite primarily of dogs but occurring also in foxes, wolves, and humans. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hart′wŏrm Synonyms: Dirofilaria immitis
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Heartworm: Dirofilaria immitis. A common parasite of dogs in many parts of the world that occurs in other animals, including cats, but rarely infects humans. The adult worms, which are up to 10 inches (25 cm) in length, typically live in the dog's pulmonary artery and right side of the heart. Inflammation and thickening of the heart may result in h...
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A rare, but potentially life-threatening parasite, that travels through a cat's bloodstream and grows large in the heart.
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A filarial worm (Dirofilaria immitis) transmitted by mosquitoes and parasitic in the heart and associated blood vessels of dogs and other canids.
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