Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hydatid disease found in a horse's liver
By Binhazim, A A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Department of Veterinary Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hydatid disease in a horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 28-year-old horse that had a twisted intestine was examined after it passed away, and during the examination, many hydatid cysts were found in its liver. These cysts contained live larvae from a parasite called Echinococcus granulosus. The horse had been brought in from a region where this type of parasitic infection is common when it was just 4 years old. Unfortunately, the findings indicate that the horse had a serious parasitic infection that likely contributed to its health issues.
Abstract
During routine necropsy of a 28-year-old horse with intestinal volvulus, numerous hydatid cysts were discovered in the liver. Viable protoscolices of Echinococcus granulosus were obtained from the cyst. As a 4-year-old, this horse had been imported from an area that is enzootic for equine hydatidosis.
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