Efficacy of rDiHAVO as a potential vaccine antigen against heartworm infections in a mouse model
Dirofilariasis, or heartworm disease, is a life-threatening parasitic infection caused by the nematode parasite Dirofilaria immitis. Mosquito vectors in tropical and subtropical regions transmit the infection. Current treatment options are expensive, have a short-term effect, and depend on anthelminthic therapy. There are no licensed vaccines available for preventing heartworm infections. The…
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