Fatal cysticercosis by Taenia crassiceps (Cyclophyllidea: Taeniidae) in a presumed immunocompromised canine host.
J Parasitol
; 85(6): 1174-8, 1999 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-10647054
ABSTRACT
Cysticercosis in a canine host (Canis familiaris) attributable to the taeniid cestode Taenia crassiceps is reported for the first time in North America. Numerous parent and daughter cysticerci occurred in a massive intrapleural and intraperitoneal infection in an apparently immunocompromised host. The largest cysticerci were ovoid to elongate, 5-9 mm in maximum length, and armed with 32-34 rostellar hooks in 2 rows; small hooks measured 114-143 microm long (x = 124+/-8.2 microm), and large hooks were 156-180 microm (x = 163+/-7.4 microm). Taenia crassiceps is widespread in boreal North America and, like a number of other taeniids, constitutes a potential risk as a zoonotic parasite. The immunological status of the host may be important in determining the outcome of infections for this and other taeniids in atypical hosts.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cisticercose
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Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido
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Cysticercus
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Doenças do Cão
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Parasitol
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos