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Strongyloides stercoralis infection and long-term follow-up in a privately-owned dog from north-west of Italy.
Cagnasso, Federica; Rambozzi, Luisa; Miniscalco, Barbara; Molinar Min, Anna Rita; Borella, Franca; Borrelli, Antonio; Gianella, Paola.
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  • Cagnasso F; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini, 2-5, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Rambozzi L; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini, 2-5, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Miniscalco B; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini, 2-5, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Molinar Min AR; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini, 2-5, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Borella F; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini, 2-5, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Borrelli A; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini, 2-5, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Gianella P; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini, 2-5, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy. paola.gianella@unito.it.
Vet Ital ; 59(3)2023 Sep 30.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38989626
ABSTRACT
Strongyloides stercoralis is a zoonotic parasite, infecting human, cats and dogs. The infection is typical of tropical and subtropical areas, while it is underestimated in temperate countries. In Europe, data from humans demonstrate a large variability of infection prevalence; while scarce literature is available for dogs, with most cases reported in kennel dogs from southern Italy. A privately owned 8-month-old French Bulldog was examined because of chronic cough, diarrhea, and poor body conditions. Radiography of the thorax revealed a diffuse bronchial pattern and abdominal ultrasound showed unspecific signs of inflammation. Cytological analysis of a rectal swab revealed the presence of larvae compatible with Strongyloides sp. A parasitic infection causing protein-losing enteropathy and bronchopneumonia was suspected and fenbendazole was administered with a poor clinical response. Fecal Baermann test revealed S. stercoralis rhabditiform larvae and thinshelled eggs. Clinical signs resolved progressively after two subcutaneous ivermectin administrations (off-label) given two weeks apart. Serial coprological controls scheduled in the following 6 months were negative for larvae and eggs. Fecal real-time PCR confirmed negative results 6 months after treatment. The authors describe for the first time a case of S. stercoralis infection in a privately-owned dog from north-west of Italy (Piedmont).
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Estrongiloidiasis / Strongyloides stercoralis / Enfermedades de los Perros Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Vet Ital Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Italia
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Estrongiloidiasis / Strongyloides stercoralis / Enfermedades de los Perros Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Vet Ital Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Italia