Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden trouble breathing from Oslerus osleri infection
By Reagan, Jennifer K & Aronsohn, Michael G·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2012·Veterinary Specialists of South Florida, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute onset of dyspnea associated with Oslerus osleri infection in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Briard was rushed to the vet for sudden breathing problems. X-rays showed masses in the trachea, and tests confirmed the dog had an infection caused by a parasite called Oslerus osleri. The vet treated the dog with a medication called fenbendazole, and thankfully, the dog's breathing issues have not returned in the past five months. This case highlights that even young dogs without a history of coughing can develop serious respiratory distress from this infection.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe an unusual clinical presentation of Oslerus osleri infection in the dog and to review current diagnostic and treatment strategies for this infection. CASE SUMMARY: A 2-year-old Briard presented as an emergency for evaluation of acute respiratory distress. Radiographs of the thorax revealed an intratracheal masses near the bifurcation of the trachea. Biopsies of the masses identified parasitic fragments consistent with O. osleri infection. The patient was successfully treated with fenbendazole and the patient's clinical signs have not reoccurred over the last 5 months. UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This report documents an uncommon presentation of acute respiratory distress associated with O. osleri infection in the dog, as previously reported cases usually report a history of chronic cough. In this case, the patient presented with an acute onset of dyspnea and no history of chronic cough suggesting that O. osleri infection may be a consideration in any young dog presented with acute respiratory distress.
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