Martin T E, Collins G H
Aust Vet J. 1985 May;62(5):159-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1985.tb07278.x.
Blood samples from 331 greyhounds in the Hunter Valley and nearby coastal areas of New South Wales were examined for microfilariae using a filtration technique. Species were identified by histochemical staining; 10.9% of the greyhounds were infected with Dirofilaria immitis and 3.6% with Dipetalonema reconditum. The prevalence of infection of both species was significantly greater in summer than in winter (p = less than 0.05). Infection with D. immitis was correlated with differences in age, sex, bodyweight and coat colour, and a reported lack of stamina and the presence of a cough. No significant association was found. Diethylcarbamazine citrate was used for prophylaxis in 8.8% of all the greyhounds examined.
采用过滤技术对新南威尔士州猎人谷及附近沿海地区的331只灵缇犬的血样进行了微丝蚴检测。通过组织化学染色鉴定种类；10.9%的灵缇犬感染了犬恶丝虫，3.6%感染了匐行恶丝虫。两种寄生虫的感染率在夏季均显著高于冬季（p<0.05）。犬恶丝虫感染与年龄、性别、体重、毛色差异以及所报告的耐力不足和咳嗽症状相关，但未发现显著关联。在所检测的所有灵缇犬中，8.8%使用枸橼酸乙胺嗪进行预防。
