Keywords

Canine heartworm disease, Dirofilaria immitis

Abstract

Canine immunoglobulins of the IgG group were shown to be intimately associated with the cuticle of circulating non-infection Dirofilaria immitis microfilaria. The significance of these immunoglobulins in blocking a complete immune response in the definitive host is discussed. Immunodiffusion, immunoelectrophoresis and fluorescent inhibition techniques are described and their applicability to the study of host-parasite relationships are evaluated. A rapid reproducible method for the production of specifically labeled anti-D. immitis microfilaria globulins is presented.

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Graduation Date

1975

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Natural Sciences

Degree Program

Biology

Format

PDF

Pages

54 p.

Language

English

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Written permission granted by copyright holder to the University of Central Florida Libraries to digitize and distribute for nonprofit, educational purposes.

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None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0003520

Subjects

Canine heartworm disease, Dirofilaria immitis

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Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

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