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Some comments have been done on an article describing a pilot trial evaluating the potential use of moxidectin contained in a spot-on formulation in the prevention of canine filarioses in a confined area where the three major canine filariae live in sympatry. We herein present our response to these comments.
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Traversa, D., Famigli Bergamini, P., Fracassi, F. et al. Response to Giannelli et al.—comments on potential efficacy of monthly administrations of spot-on moxidectin 2.5 %/imidacloprid 10 % in the simultaneous prevention of major canine filarioses. Parasitol Res 113, 1091–1092 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-013-3745-0
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