Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Liver infection by Calodium parasite in a rescued 6-month-old dog
By Victória Luiza de Barros Silva et al.·Published in Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports·2023·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Case report of hepatic calodiosis in a rescued dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old rescued dog sadly passed away after being diagnosed with a liver infection caused by a parasite called Calodium hepaticum. Despite receiving veterinary care, the dog's condition worsened, leading to significant damage in the liver and spleen. A necropsy (animal autopsy) revealed the presence of the parasite's eggs, indicating a severe infection. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing this parasite and suggests that more research is needed to understand its impact on both animal and human health.
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Abstract
Calodium hepaticum (syn. Capillaria hepatica) is a nematode responsible for parasitic zoonosis that can cause granulomatous lesions in the liver. Although murids are the main hosts, C. hepaticum has been documented in a wide range of mammals. Here, we report a case of hepatic calodiosis in a 6-month-old dog that was rescued in the municipality of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso state, midwestern Brazil. Even after being attended at a Veterinary Hospital, the case resulted in animal death. Necroscopic examination revealed significant macroscopic changes in the spleen, liver, and encephalus. Microscopic examination revealed parasitic eggs, identified as Calodium cf. hepaticum, that were rounded to oval with a bilamellar cuticle, radially striated, and with bipolar plugs. Considering the difficulty to diagnose this parasite, and the existence of diverse possible hosts in Mato Grosso due to the biodiversity of the state, further investigation is required to understand the true prevalence of C. hepaticum and the importance of this nematode in public health.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/37935537