Aberrant extradural spinal migration of Spirocerca lupi : four dogs

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dc.contributor.author Du Plessis, C.J.
dc.contributor.author Keller, Ninette
dc.contributor.author Millward, Ian Ralph
dc.date.accessioned 2007-05-24T10:38:01Z
dc.date.available 2007-05-24T10:38:01Z
dc.date.issued 2007-05
dc.description.abstract Spirocerca lupi is a nematode mainly affecting dogs but has been found in other animals, particularly carnivores. Anatomical areas of typical and aberrant migration vary. This report describes four cases of Spirocerca lupi causing neurological symptoms, similar to thoracolumbar disc syndrome, as a result of aberrant migration of the nematode into the spinal canal. In two of the cases, the nematode could be demonstrated intraoperatively. The third was discovered on post-mortem examination, while the fourth case displayed compelling evidence of Spirocerca lupi involvement. Surgical removal of the Spirocerca lupi nematode would be the treatment of choice in cases of spinal migration, with therapeutic and preventive treatment with doramectin instituted to treat remote sites and prevent re-infection. In areas endemic for spirocercosis, Spirocerca lupi should be considered as an important differential diagnosis in cases that are presented with clinical signs suggestive of a spinal cord lesion. en
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dc.identifier.citation Du Plessis, CJ, Keller, N, & Millward, IR 2007. ‘Aberrant extradural spinal migration of Spirocerca lupi: four dogs’, Journal of Small Animal Practice, Vol.48, Issue 5, pp. 275-278 [www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/jsap] en
dc.identifier.issn 0022-4510
dc.identifier.other 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00262.x
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2533
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher Blackwell en
dc.rights Blackwell en
dc.subject Spirocerca lupi en
dc.subject Canine en
dc.subject Spine en
dc.subject.lcsh Dogs -- Diseases en
dc.subject.lcsh Veterinary parasitology en
dc.title Aberrant extradural spinal migration of Spirocerca lupi : four dogs en
dc.type Postprint Article en


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