Heartworms

2. Heavily infected dogs show a wild and persistent ___________.
4. Human infection can result in these.
5. How is heartworm transmitted?
7. What are the two most commonly affected animals of heartworm? (in alphabetical order)
8. How many years ago was the first incident of heartworms published?
9. Below what temperature does larval development cease? (in degrees F)
10. Highest infection rates are found along the Gulf and _________ coast.
11. What drug is used to treat heartworm in dogs?
13. This antibiotic can be used to remove Wolbachia.
15. In cats heartworm can be mistaken for:

1. Heartworms actually reside in this system.
3. Heartworm infection may also occasionally be detected through ________ and/or x-ray images.
6. The offspring of heartworms are called:
12. Dogs are more susceptible to this type of infection.
14. Can humans be good hosts to heartworms?