Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urinary parasite infection in six dogs from Italy
By A. Mariacher et al.·Published in Open Veterinary Journal·2016·Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Regioni Lazio e Toscana, Viale Europa 30, 58100 Grosseto, Italy and Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, Viale delle Piagge 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy, LY·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Urinary capillariosis in six dogs from Italy
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Plain-English summary
Six dogs in Italy were diagnosed with a rare infection called urinary capillariosis, caused by a type of worm. One dog had recurring bladder infections, while another had kidney issues related to the infection. In three of the dogs, the eggs of the parasite were found during urine tests. This case highlights the importance of being aware of this infection, as it can sometimes lead to serious health problems in dogs. Treatment details were not specified, but recognizing the signs can help in getting the right care.
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Abstract
Canine urinary capillariosis is caused by the nematode Pearsonema plica. P. plica infection is seldomly detected in clinical practice mainly due to diagnostic limitations. This report describes six cases of urinary capillariosis in dogs from Italy. Recurrent cystitis was observed in one dog, whereas another patient was affected by glomerular amyloidosis. In the remaining animals, the infection was considered an incidental finding. Immature eggs of the parasite were observed with urine sediment examination in 3/6 patients. Increased awareness of the potential pathogenic role of P. plica. and clinical disease presentation could help identify infected animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ovj.v6i2.3