Capillaria hepatica infection in coyotes of Louisiana.
Capillaria hepatica infection was diagnosed by histologic examination in 21 of 71 (30%) coyotes in Louisiana. All infected coyotes were at least 1 year old, and most (19 of 21) were more than 2 year years old. Capillaria hepatica was not found in any livers from 31 red foxes and 20 gray foxes examined.
D000818:Animals; D002195:Capillaria; D002335:Carnivora; D005589:Foxes; D008099:Liver / Q000469:parasitology; D008145:Louisiana; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*