Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppies with lung worm infection causing pneumonia in Scottish
By Buckle, Kelly N et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·2019·Diagnostic and Surveillance Services·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Larval Migration Causing Verminous Pneumonia in Fading Puppies From 2 Scottish Terrier Litters.
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Plain-English summary
Four puppies from two litters of Scottish Terriers were found to be fading and had serious breathing problems due to a condition called verminous pneumonia, which is caused by migrating larvae from parasites. These puppies showed signs of liver damage and inflammation, and one even had a blocked airway. The puppies' issues were linked to larvae that had migrated through their bodies, which was confirmed through genetic testing. This situation emphasizes the importance of considering parasite migration when diagnosing health problems in young puppies.
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Abstract
Migration of vertically transmittedlarvae through the liver and lungs is poorly documented as a cause of periparturient mortality in puppies. This case series describes 4 cases of fading puppies in 2 litters from 2 different bitches owned by the same breeder. Of the 4 cases, 4 had verminous pneumonia, 2 had fibrinoid necrosis of pulmonary arterioles, 4 had hepatic necrosis and inflammation, 2 had hepatic thrombophlebitis, and 1 had tracheal occlusion. These lesions were associated with migrating nematode larvae morphologically consistent with. The identity of the larvae was confirmed by sequencing of a portion of the ITS-2 region of nuclear ribosomal DNA. The tissues involved are consistent with the known migration pathways of this parasite. The dam of the first litter was negative for. and other intestinal parasites by fecal floatation. This report highlights the need to considermigration in the differential diagnosis of fading puppies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31122148/