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PASCA, S.A.; ACATRINEI, D.; OPREAN, O.Z. and LAZAR, M.. Vascular, hepatic and renal lesions by Dirofilaria immitis invasion in dogs. Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec. [online]. 2012, vol.64, n.4, pp. 841-846. ISSN 0102-0935. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352012000400008.