Dirofilariose immitis – Ansteckung, Pathogenese und Therapieoptionen

Die Herzwurmerkrankung des Hundes ist eine mückenübertragene, parasitäre Erkrankung, die zur Schädigung der Lunge und in schweren Fällen zur Beeinträchtigung der Funktion des rechten Herzens führt. Wir zeigen Ihnen, wie betroffenen Tieren mit professioneller Diagnostik und Therapie geholfen werden kann.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 September 2023

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