Episode 43: Unraveling the complexities of heartworm disease

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English - April 14, 2022 17:45 - 38 minutes - 28.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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Dr. Kelly Diehl speaks with Dr. Michael Povelones from the University of Pennsylvania about mosquitos and heartworm disease in animals. They talk about the role of the mosquito in disease transmission and new research avenues focused on this pathway as a new preventive measure. Not only could this research impact heartworm disease in animals but it could have translational value for other deadly mosquito-borne disease such as malaria and dengue!