Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Angiostrongylus vasorum infection diagnosed in 2 Newfoundland dogs
By Bourque, Andrea et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Department of Pathology/Microbiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Angiostrongylus vasorum infection in 2 dogs from Newfoundland.
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Plain-English summary
A dog from Newfoundland was diagnosed with an infection caused by a parasite called Angiostrongylus vasorum after a fecal test. This parasite can lead to serious health issues, and in this case, the dog showed symptoms that prompted the vet to investigate further. Unfortunately, the dog passed away, and the parasite was confirmed during a postmortem examination. This case highlights the importance of testing for this parasite, especially in areas where it is known to occur.
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Abstract
Described are the first antemortem diagnosis made via fecal examination using the Baermann technique and the first postmortem recovery of endemic Angiostrongylus vasorum in dogs from North America, specifically the Avalon peninsula of Newfoundland. In one dog, A. vasorum was recovered and identified at postmortem; gross and histologic lesions are described.
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