Microscopy and serological assessment for heartworm infection in cats in makati, Philippines showing clinical signs of dirofilariosis

Creator

A. Baticados, University of the Philippines Los Banos
W. Baticados, University of the Philippines Los Banos
G. Coz, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Carlos Smeas, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital (MDCH)
E. Carlos, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital (MDCH)

Issue Date

2-2013

Abstract

The sole published data on feline heartworm infection in the Philippines was reported four decades ago. The study therefore endeavoured to assess and provide an update on the current status of heartworm infection in domesticated feline species using serologic and parasi ranging from 1 to 4 years old exhibited majority of the clinical signs whereas the 8.1 to 12 years category had the least. The results from the different detection methods employed revealed that none of the animals were positive for circulating microfilaria and no detectable levels of heartworm antigens were obtained. Conclusion: The presence of associated clinical signs is not an outright indicator of feline dirofilariosis and may be indicative of the rarity of heartworm infection in cats in Makati, Philippines.

Source or Periodical Title

Iranian Journal of Parasitology

ISSN

1735-7020

Volume

8

Issue

1

Page

53-59

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

tables

Language

English

Subject

Antigen, Cats, Dirofilaria immitis, Microfilaria concentration method, Philippines

Recommended Citation

Baticados, A., Baticados, W., Coz, G., & Smeas, C., & Carlos, E. (2013). Microscopy and Serological Assessment for Heartworm Infection in Cats in Makati, Philippines Showing Clinical Signs of Dirofilariosis. Iranian journal of parasitology, 8 (1), 53-59.

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