Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with eye and brain infection from Cuterebra larvae
By Wyman, Milton et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2005·MedVet Columbus, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ophthalmomyiasis (interna posterior) of the posterior segment and central nervous system myiasis: Cuterebra spp. in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female Domestic Long-haired cat was brought in because she was depressed and not eating. During the exam, the vet discovered a Cuterebra larvae (a type of botfly) causing severe damage to her eye and optic nerve. Unfortunately, her condition worsened, and the difficult decision was made to euthanize her. The findings showed significant damage to her eye structures, but there were no major issues in her brain.
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Abstract
A unilateral ophthalmomyiasis posterior in a 5-year-old female spayed Domestic Long-haired cat of a third or fourth stage instar Cuterebra spp. larvae is reported. The cat was presented for depression and anorexia. The organism was found on physical examination at presentation. The cat was euthanized because of the worsening systemic condition. The larva was demonstrated by histopathology with coagulation necrosis and hemorrhage of the optic nerve, retina and choroid, and anterior uveitis. No significant cerebrum and anterior brain stem lesions were found.
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