Ophthalmomyiasis (interna posterior) of the posterior segment and central nervous system myiasis: Cuterebra spp. in a cat.
A unilateral ophthalmomyiasis posterior in a 5-year-old female spayed Domestic Long-haired cat of a third or fourth stage instar Cuterebra spp. larvae is reported. The cat was presented for depression and anorexia. The organism was found on physical examination at presentation. The cat was euthanized because of the worsening systemic condition. The larva was demonstrated by histopathology with coagulation necrosis and hemorrhage of the optic nerve, retina and choroid, and anterior uveitis. No significant cerebrum and anterior brain stem lesions were found.
Wyman
Milton
M
MedVet Columbus, 300 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085, USA. mwyman1@columbus.rr.com
Starkey
Robert
R
Weisbrode
Steven
S
Filko
Dawn
D
Grandstaff
Rachel
R
Ferrebee
Edna
E
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D020807:Central Nervous System Parasitic Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological / Q000662:veterinary; D004175:Diptera; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D009198:Myiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*