Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New FLOTAC test helps diagnose liver fluke infection in cats
By Ramos, Rafael Antonio Nascimento et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2016·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: New insights into diagnosis of Platynosomum fastosum (Trematoda: Dicrocoeliidae) in cats.
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Plain-English summary
A male cat with a history of diarrhea and vomiting was diagnosed with a liver parasite called Platynosomum fastosum, which is known to cause lizard poisoning. This infection affects the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts and is found in tropical areas. The diagnosis was made using a new testing method called the FLOTAC technique, which detected the parasite's eggs in the cat's samples. Understanding this parasite better can help veterinarians diagnose and treat affected cats more effectively.
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Abstract
Platynosomum fastosum is a hepatic trematode which causes the so-called lizard poisoning in cats. This parasite is reported in tropical and sub-tropical areas infecting the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts of cats. Despite its clinical importance, the diagnosis of P. fastosum has been poorly investigated so far. In this study, three cases of infection by P. fastosum in cats are reported. The FLOTAC technique was utilized for the first time in the detection of eggs of this parasite. Three cats (two males and one female), being one of them with a history of diarrhea and vomiting, were diagnosed positive for the presence of P. fastosum eggs through the FLOTAC technique. In conclusion, this study provides important and new insights into the diagnosis of P. fastosum in cats, expanding the geographical knowledge of this parasite in Brazil.
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