Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with intestinal blockage caused by Taenia taeniaeformis infection
By Wilcox, Rebbecca S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2009·Cat Lovers' Clinic, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intestinal obstruction caused by Taenia taeniaeformis infection in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet with severe vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and breathing problems. Despite initial treatment, the cat's condition worsened over a day, leading the vet to perform surgery. They discovered an intestinal blockage caused by a tapeworm infection and successfully removed the worms through surgery. After the procedure, the cat's symptoms improved, and it was able to recover.
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Abstract
An adult domestic shorthair (DSH) cat was presented with acute vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, and dyspnea. The cat's clinical status worsened over 24 hours with conservative medical management. An exploratory celiotomy was performed. Acute intestinal obstruction resulting from infection with Taenia (T.) taeniaeformis was diagnosed. Surgical removal of the cestodes via multiple enterotomies resolved the obstruction. This paper reports, for the first time, small intestinal obstruction caused by T. taeniaeformis infection in a cat.
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