Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of Linguatula serrata parasite in a dog imported to Finland
By Sievänen, Malla et al.Ā·Published in Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reportsĀ·2021Ā·Lohja municipalityĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: The first Linguatula serrata case in an imported dog in Finland.
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Plain-English summary
A dog imported from Spain was diagnosed with a rare nasal parasite called Linguatula serrata, which can cause upper respiratory issues. The dog showed no significant previous health problems, but the parasite can lead to symptoms like sneezing or nasal discharge. The case is notable as it is the first of its kind reported in Finland. Treatment details and the parasite's characteristics were also examined, highlighting the potential risk it poses to humans.
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Abstract
Linguatula serrata is a pentastomid parasite infecting carnivores as definitive hosts and herbivores as intermediate hosts. In carnivores, including dogs, it usually parasitises the nasal cavity and sinuses, causing upper respiratory signs. This case report presents the first canine Linguatula case in Finland in an imported dog originating from Spain. In addition to the unremarkable clinical history of the dog, the treatment, parasite's morphology and molecular analysis are described, and the zoonotic potential is discussed.
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