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What is the common name for Dirofilaria immitis?

What is the common name for Dirofilaria immitis?

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Asked by OBrienEE, Last updated: Nov 09, 2024

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i.Rubiny

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Answered Oct 04, 2017

The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is heart worm. Dirofilaria immitis, the heartworm or dog heartworm, is a parasitic roundworm that is spread from host to host through the bites of mosquitoes. The heartworm is a type of filarial worm, a small thread-like worm that causes filariasis. The definitive host is the dog, but it can also infect cats, wolves, coyotes, jackals, foxes, and other animals, such as ferrets, bears, sea lions and even, under very rare circumstances, humans.

The parasite is commonly called "heartworm"; however, adults often reside in the pulmonary arterial system (lung arteries), as well as the heart, and a major effect on the health for the animal is a manifestation of damage to the lung vessels and tissues.

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OBrienEE

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Answered Aug 28, 2017

Heartworm
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