Radiographic findings in 16 dogs infected with Angiostrongylus vasorum.
Thoracic radiographs of 16 dogs infected naturally with Angiostrongylus vasorum showed signs of bronchial thickening, an interstitial pattern and a multifocal and/or peripheral alveolar pattern. In dogs treated with fenbendazole, follow-up radiographs showed that the alveolar pattern had resolved and a mild, hazy interstitial pattern had developed. In contrast with dogs with heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), no pulmonary vascular lesions were identified.
Boag
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire AL97 7TA.
Lamb
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Chapman
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Boswood
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D000801:Angiostrongylus; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000469:parasitology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D017206:Strongylida Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*