Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
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By Mair, T S et al.·Published in Equine veterinary journal. Supplement·2000·Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Caecocaecal and caecocolic intussusceptions associated with larval cyathostomosis in four young horses.
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Plain-English summary
This report looks at four young horses that had serious intestinal problems called caecocaecal or caecocolic intussusceptions, which means part of their intestines was folding into itself. These issues were linked to an infection caused by larval cyathostomiasis, a type of parasite. The horses showed various symptoms like diarrhea, fever, weight loss, and swelling under the skin, and three of them had the larvae in their poop. The findings suggest that if a horse with larval cyathostomiasis shows strong or ongoing signs of belly pain, it's important to consider the possibility of these intestinal blockages. The outcome of the treatment for these conditions isn't specified in the report.
Abstract
This report describes the clinical and pathological features of 4 horses affected by caecocaecal or caecocolic intussusceptions associated with larval cyathostomiasis. In each case, there was clinical and/or pathological evidence of concurrent larval cyathostomosis. They all demonstrated variable signs including diarrhoea, pyrexia, weight loss and subcutaneous oedema and cyathostome larvae were identified in the faeces of 3 of the horses. These cases highlight the need to consider caecal intussusceptions as a possible complication in horses affected by larval cyathostomosis, especially where signs of abdominal pain are severe or persistent.
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