Analysis of climate and extrinsic incubation of Dirofilaria immitis in southern South America

Dirofilariosis, caused by D<em>irofilaria immitis</em> and <em>D. repens</em>, is spreading in several geographic regions. The deve - lopment of infective larvae in the mosquito vector (extrinsic incubation) needs an accumulated total of 130 degree-days above the 14 ºC threshold, normally expressed...

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Main Authors:	Pablo F. Cuervo, M. Cecilia Fantozzi, Sophia Di Cataldo, Giuseppe Cringoli, Roberto Mera y Sierra, Laura Rinaldi
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2013-11-01
Series:	Geospatial Health
Subjects:	Dirofilaria immitis, extrinsic incubation period, geographical information system, temperature, South America.
Online Access:	http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/64
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