Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lungworm infection rates and risks in cats from Balikesir
By Yıldırım, İlayda et al.·Published in Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi·2023·Kastamonu University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Determination ofPrevalence and Risk Factors in Cats from Balıkesir.
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Plain-English summary
Five out of 100 cats in Balıkesir were found to have lungworms, which are parasites that can infect the lungs and cause breathing problems. Two of these cats showed symptoms like coughing or difficulty breathing, while the other three appeared healthy despite having the parasites. This study highlights that lungworm infections can occur in cats, even if they don't always show signs of illness. If you notice your cat having respiratory issues, it's a good idea to talk to your veterinarian about the possibility of lungworm infection and appropriate treatments.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The lungworms are nematodes that live as parasites in cat lungs. It is reported that the most common lungworm isin cats, and alsois observed. The lungworms can cause infection of the lower respiratory tract, often resulting in bronchitis and pneumonia. In this study, it was aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors ofin cats in the Balıkesir province. METHODS: This study was carried out on 100 cats in Balıkesir province. Fresh stool samples (>15 g) were collected for detection of lungworms after recorded all cat information (breed, age, sex, etc.). Parasite-specific L1 forms were determined from the stool samples by the Baerman-Wetzel technique. RESULTS: L1's were found in 5 of the 100 stool samples examined. While symptoms of respiratory system disease were observed in 2 of the cats with lungworm, no clinical finding of the presence of parasites was found in 3 of them. CONCLUSION: was observed at a level of 5% in this first prevalence study in cats in Balıkesir province.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37249109/