Chylothorax subsequent to infection of cats with Dirofilaria immitis

Donahoe, J.M.; Kneller, S.K.; Thompson, P.E.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 164(11): 1107-1110

1974


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 4857724
Document Number: 74081
Two of 12 cats inoculated with infective Dirofilaria immitis developed chylothorax about 10 months later. At necropsy adult worms were found in the heart. A possible association between the presence of D. immitis and the development of chylothorax is discussed.

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