Dirofilaria repens transmission in southeastern Finland

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Authors

Risto Pietikäinen · Kymenlaakson keskussairaala

Stig Nordling · University of Helsinki

Sakari Jokiranta · University of Helsinki

Seppo Saari · University of Helsinki

Petra Heikkinen · Finnish Food Authority

C. H. Gardiner

Anne-Marie Kerttula · Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa

Abstract

The most obvious limiting factor of the northern distribution of D. repens is the summer temperature, due to the temperature-dependent development of larvae in vectors. With continuing climate change, further spread of D. repens in Fennoscandia can be expected.

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Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences Insects and Parasite Interactions

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Published in: Parasites & Vectors

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 561-561

DOI: 10.1186/s13071-017-2499-4

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Dirofilaria repens transmission in southeastern Finland

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