Dirofilariasis
| Definition: |
Infection with nematodes of the genus DIROFILARIA, usually in animals, especially dogs, but occasionally in man. |
| Notes: |
usually in animals, espec dogs; coord IM with precoord animal/dis term (IM) + specific animal (NIM); check also tag ANIMALS; drug ther: consider FILARICIDES |
| Previously Indexed: |
Filariasis (1966-1967) |
Dirofilariasis Definitions and Terms
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