Acute mesenteric ischemia-like syndrome associated with suspected Spirocerca lupi aberrant migration in dogs.
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DOI: 10.1111/vec.12891
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To describe acute mesenteric infarction due to suspected Spirocerca lupi aberrant migration in 5 dogs. CASE SERIES SUMMARY All dogs were large breed, none of which exhibited typical clinical signs associated with spirocercosis. All… read more here.
Keywords: spirocerca lupi; acute mesenteric; migration dogs; lupi aberrant ... See more keywords
Ultrasonography is insensitive but specific for detecting aortic wall abnormalities in dogs infected with Spirocerca lupi
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.105836
Abstract: Background Spirocercosis is caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi (S lupi). The disease mainly affects dogs and is typically diagnosed by oesophagoscopy or faecal examination; however, these diagnostic tests may deliver false negative results during… read more here.
Keywords: ultrasonography; spirocerca lupi; aorta celiac; wall ... See more keywords