Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Male dog with bladder infection from Capillaria plica
By van Veen, L·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·2002·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Bladder infection with Capillaria plica in a male dog].
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Plain-English summary
A male dog with blood in his urine (haematuria) was diagnosed with a bladder infection caused by Capillaria plica, a type of parasite. Initial tests showed a lot of red and white blood cells in his urine. The dog was first treated with antibiotics, but after 10 days, the infection persisted. Finally, a medication called fenbendazole was given for 10 days, which successfully eliminated the infection.
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Abstract
In a male dog with symptoms of haematuria an infection with C. plica was established. During the first urine examination large numbers of erythrocytes and leucocytes were seen. The dog was treated with antibiotics. After 10 days a second urine examination revealed several eggs of C. plica, accompanied by leucocytes and erythrocytes. The infection was eliminated with fenbendazole treatment (50 mg/kg/day, for 10 days).
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