In vitro development of third- and fourth-stage larvae of Dirofilaria immitis: comparison of basal culture media, serum levels and possible serum substitutes

In vitro development and survival of third-stage larvae of Dirofilaria immitis were compared in four different culture media and in the presence of varying concentrations of four different medium supplements. Motility and the incidence of third- to fourth-stage molting were used as criteria for eval...

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Published in:	Acta tropica Vol. 41; no. 2; p. 145
Main Authors:	Lok, J B, Mika-Grieve, M, Grieve, R B, Chin, T K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands 01-06-1984
Subjects:	Animals Blood Culture Media Dirofilaria - growth & development Female Filarioidea - growth & development Gentamicins - pharmacology Larva - growth & development Movement Oligopeptides - pharmacology
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