10. Heartworm Flashcards
1
Q
Pulmonary disease
A
Adult worms in pulmonary arteries
Rs of heart only involved later
2
Q
Parasitology
A
Dilofilaria immitis Mosquito Dogs - definitive and main reservoir host HARD Severity
3
Q
Pathogenesis
A
Live- mechanical trauma, immunosuppressive effect
Damage of intima blood vessels - vascular lesions
Dead - more severe vascular reactions.
Thrombi - embolism,inflammation and fibrosis
Inflammatory mediators
Thromboembolism after treatment with adulticidal medication