Posted by on 7/12/2018
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Heartworm
is a disease that arises through parasitic infestation of Dirofilaria immitis. The
dog is the primary host although it can infect cats too and under very rare
circumstances even humans. The disease is spread from host to host through the
bite of infected mosquitoes. The heartworm inhabits the pulmonary arterial
system and the heart of its host. Health problems that arise include damage to
the lung vessels and tissues. In serious infections death typically results
from congestive heart failure.
