Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic nasal discharge diagnosed with nasal worm infection
By Baan, Mieke et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Department of Medical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rhinoscopic diagnosis of Eucoleus boehmi infection in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with chronic nasal discharge was diagnosed with an infection caused by nasal worms called Eucoleus boehmi. The vet confirmed the diagnosis by examining the dog's nose and finding the worms, as well as checking the dog's stool for their eggs. The dog was treated successfully with a two-week course of fenbendazole, a medication that kills parasites, and the owner was advised to prevent the dog from eating feces to avoid reinfection. After treatment, the dog's nasal discharge improved.
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Abstract
A dog presenting for chronic purulent nasal discharge was diagnosed with an Eucoleus boehmi infection based upon rhinoscopic appearance of the nasal worms in situ, identification of the adult parasites in rhinoscopic nasal biopsies, and ova in the feces. The dog was successfully treated with a 2 wk course of fenbendazole and measures preventing reinfection through coprophagia. Patients with chronic nasal discharge should have a fecal examination performed to rule out infection with E. boehmi.
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