Cardiopulmonary metastrongyloidosis of dogs and cats contribution to diagnose

Abstract

Background. In the last fifteen years on the European continent and also worldwide, the prevalence of cardiopulmonary metastrongyloidosis in dogs and cats has increased significantly, especially cases involving those parasites which are the most important for veterinary practice (Angiostrongylus vasorum, Aelurostrongylus abstrusus and Crenosoma vulpis).Scope and Approach. The aim of this study is to present a detailed clinical-parasitological approach to highlight the importance of these helminths, and to display the newest findings concerning the diagnostic possibilities in dogs and cats Key Findings and Conclusions. The effects of global warming, vector range shift, the frequent transportation and movement of animals to other epizootic areas, as well as the intensification of merchandise transportation and movement of people are just some of the potential factors which could impact the dynamics of incidence, upkeep and spread of cardiopulmonary nematodoses in carnivores. For the timely implementation of effective treatment of sick animals, it essential to accurately diagnose these parasitoses. Accurate, timely diagnosis can, in the end, significantly contribute to the prognostic course of disease in infected carnivores. Cardiopulmonary metastrongyloidoses in dogs and cats have great clinical-parasitological significance because of their high degree of pathogenicity, their spread outside endemic areas, the difficulties encountered in establishing their diagnosis, and the fact that they represent a potential danger to human health.MM participated in the design of the sudy, assisted in data collection, analysis and translation in English. IT has designed the paper, selected references for the presentation and wrote manuscript. SP; has made substantial contribution to the conception an design, acquisition and interpretation of data, drafted the manuscript and prepared final version for publication. OS participated in the design of the sudy, assisted in data collection and analysis. DS has made critical revise of the concept, has given substantial contribution to analysis and interpretation, and been involved in drafting the manuscript and revising critically. All authors read and approved the final manuscript, and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy and integrity of any part of the work are appropiately.

Clinical-parasitological screening for respiratory capillariosis in cats in urban environments

“…Similarly, canine and feline stray populations have increased in both urban and suburban environments in Serbia (Đurić et al, 2011;Lažetić et al, 2012). Consequently, the increase in both populations of will and stray carnivores has contributed to significantly raise the population of possible reservoirs for pets, creating favorable conditions for the constant maintenance and spread of zoonotic parasites (Obrenovic et al, 2003;Nikolić et al, 2008;Ilić et al, 2017;Ilić et al, 2017a) including C. aerophila. Because of the direct life cycle and zoonotic potential of C. aeroph ila, sanitary measures are necessary to control the disease, especially in living environments with larger groups of animals (Brianti et al, 2012;Gianelli et al, 2014;Brianeri et al, 2014).…”

“…Similarly, canine and feline stray populations have increased in both urban and suburban environments in Serbia ( Đurić et al ., 2011 ; Lažetić et al ., 2012 ). Consequently, the increase in both populations of will and stray carnivores has contributed to significantly raise the population of possible reservoirs for pets, creating favorable conditions for the constant maintenance and spread of zoonotic parasites ( Obrenovic et al ., 2003 ; Nikolić et al ., 2008 ; Ilić et al ., 2017 ; Ilić et al ., 2017a ) including C. aerophila .…”

Urinary capillariosis in dogs

“…Clinicians in rural areas should include C. plica in their differential diagnosis of suspect dogs, considering these patients are exposed to the risk of direct contact with red foxes (Ilić et al, 2017b). This is similar to the principle by which cardiopulmonary metastrongilosis is included in differential diagnosis for dogs that live in rural areas (Ilić et al, 2017b).…”

Zoonotic Helminthosis of Domestic and Wild Carnivores in the Epizootiologic Territory of Serbia

“…Considering the available epizootiological data on the distribution of Capillaria aerophila species in domestic and wild carnivores in Europe, it is certain that global warming has an important impact on the distribution of this parasite Th ere is a close association between the population of foxes and populations of dogs and cats. It is assumed that the process of urbanization and extension of urban belts into the natural habitats of foxes can lead to the opportunities for closer contacts between street dogs and cats, and foxes (Ilić et al, 2017a). Th e population of foxes thus represents a permanent source of infection for dogs and cats in suburbia, which is especially important for the epidemiology of respiratory capillariosis.…”