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Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 2/2012

01-10-2012 | Original Article

Successful treatment of pulmonary paragonimiasis in a German shepherd dog with fenbendazole

Authors: Neetu Saini, Rakesh Ranjan, L. D. Singla, A. Anand, C. S. Randhawa

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

Pulmonary paragonimiasis is an important zoonotic disease reported from many parts of the world. It is an endemic problem in human population in north-eastern states of India. There seems no report of pulmonary paragonimiasis in canine population from India. The present case describes first report of pulmonary paragonimiasis in a female dog suggesting possibility of this fluke becoming established in canine population in the country. The dog revealed mild coughing with serous nasal discharge. Faecal sample revealed eggs of Paragonimus spp. Treatment with fenbendazole resulted in marked improvement as revealed by clinical signs and chest radiography.
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Metadata
Title
Successful treatment of pulmonary paragonimiasis in a German shepherd dog with fenbendazole
Authors
Neetu Saini
Rakesh Ranjan
L. D. Singla
A. Anand
C. S. Randhawa
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-012-0098-z

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