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Renal styphlodoriasis in a boa constrictor

K R Kazacos, L F Fisher

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |November 1, 1977
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    Renal styphlodoriasis, a kidney infection caused by the trematode Styphlodora horrida, was diagnosed in a boa constrictor. This parasitic infection led to kidney mineralization and chronic nephritis in the snake.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Herpetology
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • Renal styphlodoriasis is a parasitic kidney disease.
    • Boa constrictors (Constrictor constrictor) can be affected by various health issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To diagnose and describe a case of renal styphlodoriasis in a boa constrictor.
    • To identify the causative parasite, Styphlodora horrida.

    Main Methods:

    • Necropsy was performed on a deceased boa constrictor.
    • Histological examination of kidney tissues was conducted.
    • Parasites were recovered and identified morphologically.

    Main Results:

    • The boa constrictor exhibited anorexia for six months before death.

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  • Kidneys showed numerous hard, white foci of mineralization.
  • Histology revealed distorted tubules with trematodes, mineralized debris, tubular hyperplasia, and nephritis.
  • Adult trematodes identified as Styphlodora horrida were recovered.

    • Conclusions:

    • Renal styphlodoriasis caused by Styphlodora horrida was confirmed in this boa constrictor.
    • The parasitic infection likely contributed to the snake's chronic illness and death.