Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with nasal Cuterebra larva removed by endoscopy
By Yates, Jill L & Stroup, Shannon T·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2011·Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case report: Endoscopic removal of a nasal Cuterebra larva from a puppy.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old puppy was brought to the vet with a runny nose and sneezing, which turned out to be caused by a Cuterebra fly larva living in its nasal passage. The vet used an endoscope, a special tool with a camera, to locate and safely remove the larva from the puppy's nose. After the procedure, the puppy recovered well and no longer showed any symptoms. This case highlights the importance of checking for unusual causes of nasal problems in pets.
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Abstract
Cuterebriasis in small animals is caused by infestation by, and internal migration of, a larva of the Cuterebra fly. This article presents a case of nasal cuterebriasis in a puppy seen at the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center and reviews the clinical signs and diagnosis of, and treatment options for, Cuterebra infestations. It also describes an unusual treatment plan to successfully remove the larva.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23705164/