Helminth parasites of the canine and feline respiratory tract.
Helminth parasite infection of the canine and feline respiratory tract is uncommon in North America. This article reviews the prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of helminth parasite infections in dogs and cats. The diagnosis of parasitic infections caused by helminth parasites of the respiratory tract of cats and dogs is infrequent in most parts of North America. Several fecal examination methods used in the diagnosis of helminthic infections are discussed in this article.
Conboy
Gary
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Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College-UPEI, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 4P3, Canada. conboy@upei.ca
D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D004285:Dogs; D006374:Helminthiasis, Animal / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D008174:Lung Diseases, Parasitic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*
D000871:Anthelmintics