|Articles|February 1, 2008

ClinQuiz: Parasitology - Answer 3B

ClinQuiz

3B) Incorrect. Acanthocheilonema (Dipetalonema) reconditum is transmitted to dogs via fleas. Its prepatent period is about three months, and the microfilariae are generally narrower (D. immitis are. The morphology of these microfilariae is characteristic of D. immitis.

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