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Dirofilaria

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Definition: A genus of filarial nematodes. Various immature species have been found to infect the eyes or subcutaneous tissue in humans.  infection   
Examples Dirofilaria immitis; Dirofilaria repens 		Other names Dirofilarias
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
milbemycin oxime  129496-10-2   *Macrolides Dirofilaria.
Pharma Action Anthelmintics 		Am J Vet Res 1992 Dec;53(12):2274-7

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