Lagochilascaris minor (Nematoda, Ascarididae) in a domestic cat in a coastal city of the state of São Paulo

Cardoso, Catarina Borges; Neves, José Henrique das; Amarante, Alessandro Francisco Talamini do

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“…These drugs, particularly benzimidazoles, have been reported as effective in treating infection by Lagochilascaris spp. (Barrera‐Pérez et al., 2012; Campos et al., 2016), as well as ivermectin (Cardoso et al., 2020; Faccio et al., 2013).…”

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Rescue and rehabilitation of maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) in Paraguay: Case description

Vetter Hiebert,

Petters Cabrera,

Benítez del Puerto

et al. 2024

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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The maned wolf, Chrysocyon brachyurus, is the largest South American canid, with a natural distribution that stretches across Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The present study reports the case of a rescued specimen of maned wolf that underwent a rehabilitation process in Paraguay, starting in October 2020 with its rescue, and finalising in May 2021 with the reintroduction. Herein, we document findings regarding the general management, biometrics, feeding and environmental enrichment; chemical immobilisation and monitoring; haematology, blood biochemistry and specific serology‐relevant pathogens; skin examination and bone marrow cytology; orthopaedic, ophthalmological and dental evaluation; abdominal and cardiac ultrasonography; radiology and copro‐parasitology. Main findings include the feeding habits of the individual and enrichment opportunities. The animal weighed 7 kg on arrival, with an estimated age of 5 months, and 18 kg on reintroduction, with an estimated age of 1 year. The animal tested negative to serologic tests for Brucella canis, Dirofilaria, canine distemper, Toxoplasmosis and canine parvovirus. Leptospira testing showed antibodies against L. grippotyphosa on both samplings, L. wolffi and L. ictero on the first sampling, and L. pomona on the second sampling. Abdominal organs were examined and measured through ultrasound evaluation and kidneys showed no alterations. Echocardiography showed preserved mitral, tricuspid and aortic valve flows, but turbulent pulmonary valve flow. Copro‐parasitology reported the presence of Lagochilascaris sp. and Balantidium sp. All the information gathered aided in diagnosing the health status of the individual, and the response to environmental enrichment helped assess the behaviour, which led to the suggestion of reintroducing the animal. These data constitute the first published health check of a maned wolf in Paraguay, which can contribute to the species’ conservation in the country. The protocol presented in this study can serve as a basis for developing an action plan for the maned wolf in Paraguay.

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Rescue and rehabilitation of maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) in Paraguay: Case description

Vetter Hiebert,

Petters Cabrera,

Benítez del Puerto

et al. 2024

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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“…Identification is usually, and in this report, based on the finding of the nematode parasite eggs (Figure 2A), larvae ( Figure 2B) and adult parasites ( Figure 2C) in lesion secretions. The lagochilascariasis etiologic agent, L. minor, is a small ascarid nematode of up to 20 mm in the adult form, milky white in color and a mouth trimmed by three welldeveloped lips, separated by interlabial membranes, which give the end of the head a characteristic aspect reminiscent of a cleft lip (lago = hare; chil = lip) ( Figures 2B and 2C) 2,6,11,12 .…”

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“…According to the literature review, cases mostly occur in cervical and mastoid regions, paranasal sinuses, middle ear, rhinopharynx, oropharynx and skull base. There are also cases described of lesions in the central nervous system, sacral region, eyeballs, Eustachian tube, chin, submandibular and supraclavicular regions, scapular muscles, cervical vertebrae, dental alveoli, lungs, cranial nerves, among others 2 , 3 , 5 , 7 , 10 - 12 . In this case report the patient also presented with involvement of thoracic spinal vertebrae.…”

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“…The lagochilascariasis etiologic agent, L. minor , is a small ascarid nematode of up to 20 mm in the adult form, milky white in color and a mouth trimmed by three well-developed lips, separated by interlabial membranes, which give the end of the head a characteristic aspect reminiscent of a cleft lip (lago = hare; chil = lip) ( Figures 2B and 2C ) 2 , 6 , 11 , 12 .…”

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Unusual case of lagochilascariasis with breast involvement: the first case report in pregnancy

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Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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Lagochilascaris minor (Nematoda, Ascarididae) in a domestic cat in a coastal city of the state of São Paulo

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Rescue and rehabilitation of maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) in Paraguay: Case description

Rescue and rehabilitation of maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) in Paraguay: Case description

Unusual case of lagochilascariasis with breast involvement: the first case report in pregnancy

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