Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Schistosomiasis infection signs and treatment in dogs in the US
By Cook, Audrey K·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2022·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Schistosomiasis in the United States.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with schistosomiasis, a type of parasitic infection, can show signs of gastrointestinal and liver issues, which may include vomiting or diarrhea. Diagnosis is often confirmed with a special fecal test, and treatment typically involves medications like praziquantel and fenbendazole. Most dogs respond well to treatment and recover, but some may need additional doses. It's also important to check other pets in the household, as they might be infected without showing any symptoms.
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Abstract
Canine schistosomiasis is a well-established cause of a granulomatous enteropathy and hepatopathy in dogs. In a small subset of patients, infection triggers significant hypercalcemia. Clinical signs and clinicopathologic findings are fairly nonspecific but ultrasonographic evidence of heterogenous small intestinal wall layering and pin-point hyperechoic foci in bowel, nodes, and liver is highly suggestive of infection. A sensitive, commercially available, fecal polymerase chain reaction test can be used to establish the diagnosis. Treatment protocols rely on praziquantel with fenbendazole. Most dogs will recover, although retreatment may be necessary in a substantial proportion. Housemates should be screened as infection can be asymptomatic.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36336421/