Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hookworm skin infection in a Saskatchewan dog cleared with moxidectin
By Chu, Shirley et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hookworm dermatitis due to Uncinaria stenocephala in a dog from Saskatchewan.
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Plain-English summary
A 1.5-year-old greyhound from Saskatchewan was diagnosed with hookworm dermatitis, which caused skin issues due to a type of hookworm. The diagnosis was confirmed through a fecal test and a skin biopsy. The dog was treated with moxidectin, a medication that successfully cleared both the intestinal and skin infections. This case is notable as it is the first reported instance of this condition in Canada.
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Abstract
Uncinaria stenocephala hookworm dermatitis (uncinariosis) was diagnosed on fecal examination and macerated skin biopsy in a 1.5-year-old greyhound dog from Saskatchewan. This is the first reported case in Canada. Treatment with moxidectin cleared gastrointestinal and dermal infections.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24155473/