Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat diagnosed with Taenia taeniaeformis tapeworm in Pelotas Brazil
By Julia Somavilla Lignon et al.·Published in PubVet·2019·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Diagnóstico de Taenia taeniaeformis (Cyclophyllidea: Taeniidae) em felino doméstico em Pelotas, RS: relato de caso
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Plain-English summary
A cat in Brazil was diagnosed with an infection caused by a tapeworm called Taenia taeniaeformis, which can affect the small intestine. While many cats with this infection show no symptoms, this particular case had clinical signs, including potential intestinal obstruction. The veterinarian treated the cat with a combination of two medications, Pamoato de pirantel and Praziquantel, which are effective against tapeworms. This case highlights the importance of awareness among pet owners and veterinarians about the risks of tapeworm infections in cats.
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Abstract
Taeniasis, caused by the Taenia taeniaeformis cestoda, is a cosmopolitan disease affecting the feline small intestine and is considered a definitive host. Intermediate hosts are several rodents, causing structural changes accompanied by liver cell dysfunction. In general, infections are considered asymptomatic, however intestinal obstruction has been reported by this parasite. A case of human infection has already been reported. The present report describes a case of T. taeniaeformis diagnosed in a cat seen at a veterinary clinic in Pelotas, RS, Brazil. It is the first case reported with clinical signs in the region, and there are no recent reports of its occurrence in the country. The commercial association of the active ingredients Pamoato de pirantel (20mg / Kg) and Praziquantel (5mg / Kg) was used. This work should serve as a warning to veterinarians throughout the region, as there is a potential clinical risk of teniasis in cats and possible occurrence in humans.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/284c6b927c663d1a04e2a2131b7f844ec9b618bf