Spirocerca lupi

Active
True
Region
Queensland
Locality
Mount Isa / North West Queensland
Species
Dog
Presenting Sign
Vomiting / regurgitation / weight loss / coughing
DAMNIT-V Domain
I - Infectious / Inflammatory
RAC Screening Target
Spirocerca lupi / oesophageal granuloma / nematode migration pattern
Physical Confirmation
Thoracic radiographs, endoscopy, faecal testing where appropriate, assessment for oesophageal mass or granuloma
Clinical Notes
Locally important in Mount Isa / North West Queensland. Include in canine vomiting, regurgitation, weight loss or coughing presentations.
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