Strongyloidiasis in dogs: A case report

Authors

  • Angela Silvestrini Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas - FMU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n01a1020.1-6

Keywords:

Strongyloidiasis, zoonosis, one health

Abstract

The contemporary relationship between humans and animals in the environment that surrounds them increases the chance of occurrence and transmission of zoonosis. Strongyloidiasis is a worldwide zoonotic disease that can affect humans and animals, especially dogs, and its etiological agent is Strongyloides sp. This paper presents a case report in a young dog acquired from a commercial kennel, which was delivered to new tutors without proper parasitic control, showing signs of apathy, hyporexia, vomiting and mucus-filled feces. From the exams performed, a parasitic infection by S. stercoralis was identified, promptly treated with antiparasitic drugs.

Published

2022-01-04

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária