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Dirofilaria immitis (view source)

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'''Intermediate hosts''':

*many, but not all, species of mosquito.

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~~'''Local Epidemiology''':~~

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*determined by feeding preferences of local species, and population density.

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*up to 45% of non-protected dogs infected in some parts of USA.

'''In mosquito''':

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**up to 12 L3 deposited on skin

**enter body via puncture wound.

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'''Local Epidemiology''':

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*determined by feeding preferences of local species, and population density.

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*up to 45% of non-protected dogs infected in some parts of USA.

'''Zoonotic hazard''':

6,502

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