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Adult heartworms at necropsy in infected untreated cats (Group C) 240 days post infection
| Cat number | Viable adult wormsa (male, female) | Dead worm fragmentsb |
|---|---|---|
| E205 | 10 (3, 7) | 2 |
| E033 | 1 (1, 0) | |
| F150 | 2 (2, 0) | 8 |
| F208 | 12 (7, 5) | 8 |
| F204 | 5 (2, 3) | 9 |
| F206 | 1 (0, 1) | |
| E291 | 4 (1, 3) | 13 |
| E293 | 1 > 6 cm | |
| G010 | 8 (3, 5) | 11 |
| F131 | 12 |
aViability of adult worms was based on motility in warmed Hank's solution after removal
bFragments are sections of dead adults and not a result of dissection during removal
