Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fatal lungworm infection in a 7-month-old French bulldog in Hungary
By Benda, Tibor et al.·Published in Acta parasitologica·2017·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lethal Angiostrongylus vasorum infection in a Hungarian dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old female French bulldog sadly passed away due to a severe infection caused by a type of lungworm called Angiostrongylus vasorum. During the examination after her death, veterinarians found 158 worms in her lung vessels, which led to the diagnosis. The infection caused significant inflammation in her lungs, which likely contributed to her decline. This case highlights the dangers of this parasite, particularly in certain regions, and the importance of monitoring for symptoms of lungworm infection in dogs.
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Abstract
During post-mortem examination of lungs and heart of a 7-month-old female French bulldog, 158 worms were collected from the lung vessels and they proved Angiostrongylus vasorum by their morphological and genetic identification by PCR. The histopathological investigation found a multifocal interstitial inflammation characterized by numerous lymphocytes and a smaller number of plasma cells and eosinophils whilst L1 stage larvae could be seen inside dilated alveoli. We suggested a lethal angiostrongylosis supposed to lead to a fatal effect. Our report attracts attention to the presence of the nematode A. vasorum as causative agent of canine cardiopulmonary disorder in the south-western region of Hungary.
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