Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog diagnosed with Dracunculosis parasite in Formosa Argentina
By C.B. Hoyos et al.·Published in Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo·1995·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Reporte de un caso de dracunculosis en un canino en la Provincia de Formosa - Argentina Dracunculiasis in a dog in Formosa - Argentina. Case report
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Plain-English summary
A dog in Formosa, Argentina, was found to have a parasitic infection called dracunculosis, which is caused by a type of roundworm. This case is notable as it marks the fourth instance of this infection reported in animals from the same area. While the abstract does not provide details on treatment or recovery, dracunculosis can often be managed with veterinary care. If you suspect your pet may have similar symptoms, it's important to consult your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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Abstract
Se comunica el hallazgo de Dracunculus sp. en un canino proveniente de la localidad de Fontana, Departamento Patiño, Provincia de Formosa, Argentina. El hallazgo constituye el cuarto caso de Dracunculosis registrado en animales en una misma área geográfica de Formosa.<br>It is reported Dracunculus sp. in a dog from Fontana city, department of Patiño, in the Formosa Province, Argentina. This is the fourth report of Dracunculosis occurred in animals all from the same geographic area of Formosa
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0036-46651995000300016