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The identification of novel cys-loop receptor genes in Dirofilaria immitis
… immitis is a parasitic nematode responsible for canine heartworm disease. Currently, heartworm treatments rely primarily on a single drug class – the macrocyclic lactones – but anthelmintic resistance is emerging. Cys-loop ligand-gated ion channels are an untapped source for drug targets …
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La Crosse virus and Dirofilaria immitis: Abundance of Potential Vectors in Southwestern Virginia and the Effects of Dual Infection on Aedes albopictus and Ochlerotatus triseriatus
… for Dirofilaria immitis, the nematode that cause canine heartworm disease. Ae. albopictus and Oc. triseriatus are important vectors of La Crosse virus and among the numerous species able to transmit D. immitis. In this study, Aedes albopictus and Ochlerotatus triseriatus were infected with La …