Acute onset of dyspnea associated with Oslerus osleri infection in a dog

Objective To describe an unusual clinical presentation of Oslerus osleri infection in the dog and to review current diagnostic and treatment strategies for this infection. Case Summary A 2‐year‐old Briard presented as an emergency for evaluation of acute respiratory distress. Radiographs of the thor...

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Published in:Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2000) Tex. : 2000), 2012-04, Vol.22 (2), p.267-272
Main Authors: Reagan, Jennifer K., Aronsohn, Michael G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
anthelmintics
Dog Diseases - parasitology
Dog Diseases - pathology
Dogs
Dyspnea - parasitology
Dyspnea - pathology
Dyspnea - veterinary
endoscopy
infectious diseases
Metastrongyloidea - classification
nematodes
parasitology
Strongylida Infections - complications
Strongylida Infections - pathology
Strongylida Infections - veterinary
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Summary:Objective To describe an unusual clinical presentation of Oslerus osleri infection in the dog and to review current diagnostic and treatment strategies for this infection. Case Summary A 2‐year‐old Briard presented as an emergency for evaluation of acute respiratory distress. Radiographs of the thorax revealed an intratracheal masses near the bifurcation of the trachea. Biopsies of the masses identified parasitic fragments consistent with O. osleri infection. The patient was successfully treated with fenbendazole and the patient's clinical signs have not reoccurred over the last 5 months. Unique Information Provided This report documents an uncommon presentation of acute respiratory distress associated with O. osleri infection in the dog, as previously reported cases usually report a history of chronic cough. In this case, the patient presented with an acute onset of dyspnea and no history of chronic cough suggesting that O. osleri infection may be a consideration in any young dog presented with acute respiratory distress.
ISSN:1479-3261
1476-4431
DOI:10.1111/j.1476-4431.2011.00703.x