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Correction to: Mosquito-borne heartworm Dirofilaria immitis in dogs from Australia

Chloe Nguyen1, Wei Ling Koh1, Andrea Casteriano1

  • 1Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, McMaster Building B14, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.

Parasites & Vectors
|February 21, 2019
PubMed

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A correction has been issued for a scientific article regarding microfilaricide dosage units. The corrected information clarifies the appropriate milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) dosages for ivermectin and milbemycin oxime.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pharmacology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • A previously published article requires a dosage unit correction.
  • The correction pertains to the Discussion section of the original publication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To amend an error in the reported dosage units for microfilaricides.
  • To ensure accurate information regarding ivermectin and milbemycin oxime administration.

Main Methods:

  • Identification of a dosage unit error in the original article.
  • Correction of the specified units from milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg).

Main Results:

  • The corrected dosage for ivermectin is 50-200 mg/kg.
  • The corrected dosage for milbemycin oxime is 500-1,000 mg/kg.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate microfilaricide dosing is critical for effective treatment.
  • This erratum ensures the scientific integrity and usability of the article's findings.

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