PHYSALOPTERA INFECTION IN 18 DOGS WITH INTERMITTENT VOMITING

Authors
THEISEN SK LEGRANGE SN JOHNSON SE SHERDING RG WILLARD MD
Citation
Sk. Theisen et al., PHYSALOPTERA INFECTION IN 18 DOGS WITH INTERMITTENT VOMITING, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 34(1), 1998, pp. 74-78
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
34
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
74 - 78
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1998)34:1<74:PII1DW>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Physaloptera infections were diagnosed endoscopically in 18 dogs. Each case had vomiting as the primary clinical sign, and four cases had re gurgitation as a concurrent sign. Fecal flotations, using magnesium su lfate solution, were performed in 12 of the 18 cases and were negative for Physaloptera eggs. In 12 of the 18 cases, only one worm was seen during endoscopic examination. Fifteen of 18 cases were treated with p yrantel pamoate, and 10 of 12 cases with follow-up had resolution of t heir vomiting.