Meta-analysis of the prevalence of canine heartworm infection in Korea

Journal of Veterinary Clinics

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 311-316

  Pak, Son Il ^a  

^a Kangwon National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Dirofilaria immitis; Dog; Korea; Meta analysis; Prevalence

Indexed keywords

CANIS FAMILIARIS; DIROFILARIA IMMITIS;

EID: 70749107954     PISSN: 1598298X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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