Baylisascaris procyonis larva migrans in a puppy: a case report and update for the veterinarian.
J Am Anim Hosp Assoc
; 32(1): 73-6, 1996.
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| ID: mdl-8963740
ABSTRACT
Baylisascaris larva migrans (LM) has been recognized as a cause of central nervous system (CNS) disease in puppies. A presumptive antemortem diagnosis is based on a history of raccoon exposure, clinical signs, cerebrospinal fluid eosinophilic pleocytosis, and peripheral blood eosinophilia. Early diagnosis is critical for treatment or prevention of disease in other dogs, animals, or humans exposed to the suspected contaminated area. In the present case, an antemortem diagnosis was not made, emphasizing the importance of postmortem examination in cases of CNS disease in puppies.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ascaridoidea
/
Larva Migrans
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Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso Central
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Infecciones por Ascaridida
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Enfermedades de los Perros
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Anim Hosp Assoc
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos