Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with lung fluke infection and lung nodule changes after treatment
By Peregrine, Andrew S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2014·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Paragonimosis in a cat and the temporal progression of pulmonary radiographic lesions following treatment.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-month-old cat was brought to the vet because it had been having trouble breathing, coughing, and gagging for five months. X-rays showed several nodules in its lungs, and tests found a parasitic infection caused by Paragonimus kellicotti. The cat was treated with two courses of fenbendazole (a deworming medication) and prednisone (a steroid) to clear the infection. After treatment, the cat's symptoms improved, but some lung nodules were still visible even after eight months of monitoring.
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Abstract
A 16 mo old cat presented with a 5 mo history of dyspnea, coughing, and gagging. Radiographic findings revealed seven nodules measuring 1-3 cm distributed multifocally in the lungs. Examination of feces revealed large numbers of eggs of Paragonimus kellicotti. Two fenbendazole treatment regimens (28 mg/kg per os q 12 hr for 21 days) and prednisone were required to eliminate the infection. Resolution of pulmonary nodules was monitored for 8 mo following successful treatment, and four lesions were still partially visible at 8 mo.
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