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Ivermectin for treatment of nasal capillariasis in a dog
Abstract:
One oral dose of ivermectin successfully rid a dog of Capillaria aerophila that were infecting the nasal passages. Diagnosis was made by finding the eggs in the feces and in the nasal discharge, and or finding the worms in a biopsy specimen taken from the nasal passage. Ivermectin was chosen because of ease of administration, expected efficacy, and minimal expense. Although this dog did not show any of the adverse CNS effects associated with the use of ivermectin, these potential side-effects should be kept in mind any time this anthelmintic is used in dogs.
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A single oral dose of ivermectin effectively treated a dog with a Capillaria aerophila nasal passage infection. This veterinary case study highlights ivermectin
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Parasitology
- Canine Health
Background:
- Capillaria aerophila is a nematode parasite that can infect the respiratory tract of dogs.
- Diagnosis often involves identifying eggs in feces or nasal discharge, or observing adult worms.
Observation:
- A dog presented with a Capillaria aerophila infection affecting its nasal passages.
- Diagnostic methods included fecal egg counts, examination of nasal discharge, and biopsy of nasal tissue.
Findings:
- One oral dose of ivermectin was administered to the affected dog.
- The ivermectin treatment successfully eliminated the Capillaria aerophila infection.
Implications:
- Ivermectin offers a convenient, effective, and economical treatment option for canine Capillaria aerophila infections.
- Clinicians should remain aware of potential central nervous system (CNS) side effects associated with ivermectin in dogs, even in this case where none were observed.