Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog in Izmir died from mesenterial larval tapeworm infection
By Selver, M Melih & Beyazıt, Ayşen·Published in Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi·2013·Bornova Veteriner Kontrol Enstitü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [A case of mesenterial larval cestodiosis in a dog in Izmir].
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Plain-English summary
A dog at a nursing home in Izmir died suddenly without showing any signs of illness. After the dog's organs were examined, it was found to have numerous larvae from a type of tapeworm in its abdomen, which caused a severe infection known as peritonitis. Unfortunately, the dog did not survive due to this condition. This case highlights the importance of regular health checks for dogs, even if they appear healthy.
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Abstract
The organs of a dog who died suddenly without showing any clinical signs at a dog nursing home and rehabilitation center located in Izmir were sent to İzmir/Bornova Veterinary Control Institute, in order to determine the cause of death. The samples from the internal organs of the dog were examined in the Department of Parasitology, and numerous cestodes larvae were seen on the mesenterium. These larvae were identifed as tetrathyridia the second stage larvae of Mesocestoides spp by parasitological examination. the cause of death in this dog was concluded to be peritonitis due to tetrathyridiosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24412874/