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Intestinal infection with Echinococcus multilocularis in a dog.

Emily J Jenkins¹, Temitope U Kolapo¹, Maria P Jarque¹

¹1Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

|May 13, 2023

Summary

A Boxer dog was diagnosed with Echinococcus multilocularis, a parasitic threat to canine and human health. Early detection using coproPCR and prompt cestocidal treatment are crucial for managing this emerging zoonotic disease.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Parasitology
Molecular Diagnostics
Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

Emerging parasitic threats pose risks to both animal and human health.
Molecular diagnostics offer enhanced sensitivity for parasite detection.
Best practices for cestocidal use in high-risk canines are essential.

Observation:

A young Boxer presented with gastrointestinal signs, initially suspected as inflammatory bowel disease.
Fecal analysis revealed tapeworm eggs and adult Echinococcus, prompting immediate cestocidal treatment due to zoonotic potential.
Copro-PCR confirmed Echinococcus multilocularis, an introduced European strain emerging in local wildlife and domestic animals.

Findings:

Cestocidal treatment successfully eliminated E. multilocularis, confirmed by negative fecal PCR and flotation.
Canine alveolar echinococcosis was ruled out through serology and abdominal ultrasound.
Concurrent coccidia infection was identified and resolved with antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering E. multilocularis in dogs with gastrointestinal issues, especially in areas with emerging wildlife infections.
Regular cestocidal prophylaxis is recommended for dogs at high risk of reexposure, such as those with access to rodents.
Veterinary awareness and utilization of advanced diagnostics like copro-PCR are vital for timely diagnosis and control of zoonotic parasitic diseases.