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What was the prevalence of canine heartworm in North QLD and in Brisbane in the survey of pound dogs performed in Feb-Mar 2020?
0% for both regions
20% for North QLD and 5% for Brisbane
5% for North QLD and 20% for Brisbane
20% for both regions
 
What further tests are recommended if you suspect a ‘false’ result on a heartworm antigen test?
Repeat the test using a different brand of test
Conduct a microfilaria test such as a wet blood smear or a Knott’s test
Ultrasound the dog to look for worms in the pulmonary arteries or heart
All of the above
 
What percentage of Greencross Deeragun’s heartworm positive cases are diagnosed in dogs reportedly on monthly prevention products?
0%
20%
40%
80%
 
What percentage of Greencross Deeragun’s heartworm positive cases are diagnosed by including an antigen test with routine pre-anaesthetic blood tests?
0%
5%
25%
50%
 
Why is the status of heartworm in North QLD important?
They have a transient population that could travel to all corners of the country
Shelter dogs in North QLD are sent to other states
Microfilaria positive dogs that relocate are potential reservoirs for unprotected dogs elsewhere
All of the above