Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First confirmed case of Angiostrongylus vasorum in a Scottish dog
By Helm, J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2009·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of canine Angiostrongylus vasorum in Scotland confirmed by PCR and sequence analysis.
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Plain-English summary
A dog in Scotland was diagnosed with a rare lungworm infection called Angiostrongylus vasorum after showing symptoms that led to testing. This case is significant as it marks the first confirmed instance of this parasite in a native Scottish dog. The diagnosis was confirmed using a specialized test called polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Understanding this infection is important for recognizing its spread and potential impact on local dogs.
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Abstract
This report describes the first recognised case of Angiostrongylus vasorum infection in a native Scottish dog and its diagnostic confirmation using polymerase chain reaction. The use of this technique to definitively diagnose canine angiostrongylosis confirms the presence of this epidemiologically significant case. The implications of the changing distribution of this parasite are discussed.
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