Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pug puppy with meningitis from Angiostrongylus vasorum larvae
By Negrin, A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2008·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Angiostrongylus vasorum causing meningitis and detection of parasite larvae in the cerebrospinal fluid of a pug dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 11-month-old pug was brought to the vet with signs of neurological issues, including coordination problems, which were linked to meningitis caused by a parasite called Angiostrongylus vasorum. The vet confirmed the diagnosis by finding the parasite's larvae in the dog's cerebrospinal fluid and through tests on feces. The pug was treated with fenbendazole, a deworming medication, and prednisolone, a steroid, which led to a complete recovery within two months.
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Abstract
This case report describes the presence of Angiostrongylus vasorum larvae in cerebrospinal fluid in an 11-month-old pug dog and the relative magnetic resonance images compatible with a focal meningitis. Clinical signs were compatible with a cerebellar lesion, and diagnosis was confirmed by parasitological analysis on faecal and endotracheal lavage samples. Treatment with fenbendazole and prednisolone resulted in a complete resolution of the clinical signs in two months time. A vasorum infection should be considered a possible aetiology of intracranial inflammation in dogs.
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