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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