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Hookworm dermatitis due to Uncinaria stenocephala in a dog from Saskatchewan.

Authors :
Chu S
Myers SL
Wagner B
Snead EC
Source :
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne [Can Vet J] 2013 Aug; Vol. 54 (8), pp. 743-7.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Uncinaria stenocephala hookworm dermatitis (uncinariosis) was diagnosed on fecal examination and macerated skin biopsy in a 1.5-year-old greyhound dog from Saskatchewan. This is the first reported case in Canada. Treatment with moxidectin cleared gastrointestinal and dermal infections.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0008-5286
Volume :
54
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24155473