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Strongyloides sercoralis in a puppy

Author
Christensen, Mark
Abstract
Strongyloides stercoralis is an intestinal nematode that is transmitted via transcutaneous penetration or transmammary oral ingestion. This parasite sheds non-infective larvae in the feces and can have a free-living generation as part of its lifecycle. Intestinal strongyloidiasis is a zoonotic disease capable of causing serious infections in humans.
Immunocompromised individuals can develop fatal hyperinfecions. Ivermectin appears to be the only efficacious treatment.
Journal/Series
Senior seminar paper Seminar SF610.1 2006 C57
Date Issued
2005-11-09Subject
Dogs -- Parasites -- Case studies
Type
term paper