Dirofilariasis in a ferret.
An adult male ferret was found to be lethargic and dyspneic. Necropsy revealed 21 worms in the heart, vena cava, and pulmonary artery. The worms were identified as Dirofilaria immitis. Histologic examination of lung tissue revealed numerous microfilariae.
Moreland
A F
AF
Battles
A H
AH
Nease
J H
JH
D000818:Animals; D002335:Carnivora / Q000469:parasitology*; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005289:Ferrets / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male