Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Parasite Dioctophyma renale found in Bolivian dog's paw swelling
By de Freitas Tancredi, Michelle Goldan et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports·2021·Institute of Health Sciences, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Occurrence of ectopic Dioctophyma renale in a Bolivian dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old male Pug from Bolivia was brought to the vet because he had limited mobility and swelling in his left hind leg. Upon examination, the vet found significant swelling in the dog's left foot, and when they made an incision, they discovered a large reddish worm, identified as Dioctophyma renale, which is a type of parasitic nematode. This unusual case is concerning because the parasite can also affect humans, and the dog had access to areas where amphibians and reptiles were present. The dog was treated for the infection, but the specific treatment details were not provided.
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Abstract
This is the first scientific report of the ectopic occurrence of Dioctophyma renale in subcutaneous tissue of a domestic dog's paw from Bolivia. An 18-month-old male dog (Pug) from Bolivia (San Matías) was examined on September 15, 2020 presenting limited mobility and apparent swelling in the left pelvic limb. After clinic evaluation, left foot edema was observed from tibio-tarsal to metatarsophalangeal joints which was more pronounced on the dorsolateral face. An incision at the site revealed serosanguinous exudation associated with a wide reddish nematode, which was identified as a female Dioctophyma renale. Epidemiological considerations were highlighted as this disease has zoonotic potential, and the infected dog was kept in a yard to which amphibians (Anura) and reptiles had access. Moreover, there is a lack of information on its occurrence in San Matías, a border city with Brazil.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34474797/