Is Wolbachia participating in the bronchial reactivity of cats with heartworm associated respiratory disease?

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Published in Vet Parasitol on February 09, 2013

Authors

L García-Guasch1, A Caro-Vadillo, J Manubens-Grau, E Carretón, R Morchón, F Simón, L H Kramer, J A Montoya-Alonso

Author Affiliations

1: Cardiology Service, Hospital Veterinari Molins, 08620 Barcelona, Spain.

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