Spirocercosis in dogs in Israel: A retrospective case-control study (2004–2009)

Aroch, Itamar; Markovics, A.; Mazaki‐Tovi, Michal; Kuzi, Sharon; Harrus, Shimon; Yas, Einat; Baneth, Gad; Bar-El, Maya; Bdolah‐Abram, Tali; Segev, Gil; Lavy, Eran

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.05.011

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“…Since the number of patients arriving for gastroscopy and endoscopy at the Small Animal Clinic has increased constantly, this factor was taken into account during the statistical evaluation of the data. A similar increase has been reported in Israel (Mazaki-Tovi et al 2002, Aroch et al 2015, where urbanization, global warming, increased frequency of animal travel and an increase in dung beetle vectors were associated with the problem. The distribution of diagnosed spirocercosis cases has been even, but we did not see seasonality, suggesting that this disease may be encountered at any time of year.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…In the previous study in Israel, spirocercosis was present in greater numbers in urban dogs (Mazaki-Tovi et al 2002). However, this difference between urban and rural environments could not be detected in later research (Aroch et al 2015). In South Africa and Kenya, the disease was more prevalent in the countryside, mainly in stray dogs (Fitzsimmons 1960, Brodey et al 1977, Evans 1983.…”

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“…This can be explained by the long prepatent period of the parasite, the number of chronic cases and climate change, due to which the vector beetles are accessible for both dogs and paratenic hosts for most of the year. Mazaki-Tovi This leads to the conclusion that the disease has become endemic in the examined area (Aroch et al 2015).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…The majority of case reports are from South Africa (Lobetti 2000), Israel (MazakiTovi et al 2002, Aroch et al 2015 and Greece (Mylonakis et al 2001), but the disease has been reported in Hungary (Bokori 1956, Széll et al 2001 as well. The dogs are infected via ingestion of coprophagic beetles, or their avian or small reptile predators.…”

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“…With endoscopy, we can make the diagnosis before egg shedding commences. In the literature the sensitivity of esophagoscopy varies between 87.1 % (Aroch et al 2015) and 100 % (Mazaki-Tovi et al 2002) (depending on the actual study) compared to the 14 % (Lobetti 2000) and 80 % (Mazaki-Tovi et al 2002) sensitivity of fecal flotation, and the 53 % (MazakiTovi et al 2002) sensitivity of thoracic radiography. Diethyl-carbamazine treatment reduces clinical signs and egg shedding, although it is not effective against adult worms (Lobetti 2013).…”

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The nematode Spirocerca lupi (Rudolphi 1809) is widely distributed, classically causing parasitic nodules in the esophagus, aortic aneurysms and spondylitis. Clinical signs of infection are regurgitation, vomiting, weight loss, coughing, dyspnea and, rarely, sudden death. This retrospective study (2007 -2016) investigated the prevalence and treatment outcome of Hungarian dogs with esophageal spirocercosis presented at the Endoscope Laboratory of the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (ELUVMBP). The change in the annual number of cases/upper gastrointestinal endoscopies (UGIE) and cases/ total number of endoscopies (TNE, the entire case load of ELUVMBP), and the efficacy of different treatment methods were examined. In the time period mentioned above, a total of 30 patients referred for UGIE were diagnosed with spirocercosis. The annual case numbers significantly increased in comparison to both the number of UGIEs (P = 0.0085) and TNEs (P = 0.0096). The annual distribution of cases does not differ significantly from an even distribution (P = 0.1589). Our study showed a significant increase in the number Original Article S100 EndoparasitEs of cases with spiro cercosis in Hungary between 2007 and 2016, and this this disease is prevalent at all times of year.

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Gastro‐oesophageal resection and anastomosis for an oesophageal leiomyoma in a dog

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An 11‐year‐old female spayed golden retriever was presented for a second opinion regarding a recently diagnosed distal oesophageal mass. The dog had a history of chronic post‐prandial regurgitation. Physical examination and laboratory work yielded no significant findings. Thoracic radiographs revealed no significant findings other than equivocal cardiomegaly. A fluoroscopic barium swallow study and computed tomography scans of the chest and abdomen were performed, revealing an approximately 2.5 cm mass at the level of the lower oesophageal sphincter. A gastro‐oesophageal resection and anastomosis was performed and histopathology of the mass was consistent with leiomyoma, excised with complete margins. The dog recovered uneventfully and was discharged from the hospital 3 days after surgery. The dog was doing well 5 months after surgery, with an acceptable quality of life and mild, intermittent regurgitation episodes.

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Oesophageal adenocarcinoma presenting as a foreign body induced intrathoracic abscess in a dog

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A 9‐year‐old, male, entire Irish setter was referred for further investigation of a chronic cough, anorexia, weight loss and lethargy. Computed tomography revealed a large ovoid encapsulated lesion, with a gas and fluid attenuating centre, and an intralesional mineral opacity. The lesion ran close to the caudal oesophagus, and extended cranially within the pulmonary parenchyma. Endoscopy revealed a communication between the lumen of the distal oesophagus and the lesion, which contained a purulent discharge and plant material. Based on the computed tomography and endoscopic findings, the diagnosis was expected to be a thoracic abscess, secondary to foreign body migration or penetration; however, surgical resection and histopathological analysis of the lesion revealed an oesophageal adenocarcinoma. This case details the unusual presentation of an oesophageal adenocarcinoma, with endoscopic and computed tomography findings that mimicked a thoracic abscess with an intralesional foreign body.

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Spirocercosis in dogs in Israel: A retrospective case-control study (2004–2009)

Cited by 28 publications

References 41 publications

Occurrence of Spirocerca lupi Infection in Hungarian Dogs Referred for Gastroscopy

Occurrence of Spirocerca lupi Infection in Hungarian Dogs Referred for Gastroscopy

Gastro‐oesophageal resection and anastomosis for an oesophageal leiomyoma in a dog

Oesophageal adenocarcinoma presenting as a foreign body induced intrathoracic abscess in a dog

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