Dirofilaria repens Parasite: Review with Emphasis on Ultrasound Findings with Looking for Worm Mobility
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/jbsr.4072 | Journal eISSN: 2514-8281
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Submitted on: Aug 14, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 18, 2026
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