Macracanthorhynchus ingens infection in a dog

Authors
Pearce, JR Hendrix, CM Allison, N Butler, JM
Citation
Jr. Pearce et al., Macracanthorhynchus ingens infection in a dog, J AM VET ME, 219(2), 2001, pp. 194-196
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
00031488 → ACNP
Volume
219
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
194 - 196
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-1488(20010715)219:2<194:MIIIAD>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Macracanthorhynchus ingens is typically a parasite of raccoons, wolves, bad gers, foxes, skunks, and mink but is uncommon in dogs. Transmission to dogs from wildlife may occur via ingestion of an infected m illipede intermediate host. Diagnosis may be made by examination of the parasite's unique morphologic f eatures and spindle shaped eggs.