Canine filariasis in Zaria, Nigeria.
Microscopic examination of blood samples from dogs in Zaria, Nigeria indicated the prevalence of canine filariasis to be 12.7%. The survey demonstrated three species of canine filariae, namely D. repens (8.9%). D. immitis-like parasite (2.5%), and an unidentified species of filaria with a prevalence of 4.4%.
Anyanwu
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Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Umoh
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Ogbogu
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Essien
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Galadima
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Adawa
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Hassan
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D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005368:Filariasis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000662:veterinary*; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence