Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pneumonia from Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in an immunosuppressed cat
By Atasever, Ayhan & Yazar, SüleymanĀ·Published in Turkiye parazitolojii dergisiĀ·2009Ā·Erciyes UniversitesiĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: [Aelurostrongylus abstrusus pneumonia in an immunosuppressed cat].
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Plain-English summary
A mixed breed street cat with a weakened immune system due to cortisone treatment developed severe breathing problems and unfortunately passed away. A necropsy revealed areas of lung damage caused by a type of lungworm called Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, leading to a condition known as verminous pneumonia. This case highlights the risks that immunosuppressed cats face from parasites.
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Abstract
This study was performed on a mixed breed street cat whose immune system had been suppressed by cortisone. Necropsy following the cat's death indicated the presence of hepatized areas of 1-1.5 cm sizes located in whole lung lobules. The samples prepared for histopathological examination confirmed verminous pneumonia. The agent causing the pathology was determined to be Aelurostrongylus abstrusus.
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